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December

Our top trips departing in December

Where to go on holiday in December

Introduction

These are the very best trips to enjoy in December, whether you're seeking out some winter sun or taking the family to meet Santa in his Lapland home.

Festive breaks, worldwide

December is a time for festivities, whether it’s celebrating New Year’s Eve in Sydney and Rio, or taking in the Christmas markets of Germany or Copenhagen. Further north, Swedish and Finnish Lapland are given over to sled rides and visits to Santa’s Grotto, while the likes of Norway’s Tromso wow with Northern Lights spectaculars. The world-famous winter ICEHOTEL also opens its doors for the season. New Year’s in Iceland is also particularly popular, combining Reykjavik’s buzzy nightlife with the country’s spectacular natural world.

Antarctic cruises

Inaccessible for most of the year, Antarctica opens up in summer, with luxury expedition cruises crossing the Drake Passage to take in the mesmerising landscapes and wildlife of the White Continent. Routes change with the weather, but in favourable conditions you can expect to land on shorelines packed with vast seal and penguin colonies, all framed by vast icebergs, creaking glaciers and snow-packed mountain peaks. What's more, you can get planning early, with Antarctica cruises are now available to book for winter 2022 and even into 2023.

Soak up some winter sun

If the British winter leaves you cold, head instead to the Caribbean and the islands of Barbados or Antigua. And, it's worth bearing in mind that you can find excellent deals on beach destinations for the first 10 days of December, beating the Christmas rush for the Caribbean and Indian Ocean.

Discover the Americas

Across in the Americas, Costa Rica offers a delightful combination of superb weather and off-peak crowds, while Mexico impresses with similarly delightful temperatures. But, if you’re looking towards the USA, Florida offers America’s finest weather – December is among the state's driest months.

 

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Our top itineraries for December

Vienna at Christmas

Golden Eagle Danube Express: Christmas Markets of Central Europe

8-day Luxury Rail journey from £8,670 pp incl. flights

Journey in style between magical alpine landscapes, storied cities and Central Europe’s famed Christmas Markets aboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, King Penguins, Beach landing

Antarctica Discovery with Silversea

15-day expedition cruise holiday from £9,600 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to 40% on selected dates
Book by: 13 June 2025

This is the ultimate introduction to Antarctica. Begin and end your expedition in remote Chilean Patagonia, sailing out to the white continent to spot rare wildlife amid the ice.

Vineyards, Margaret River

Perth, Margaret River & the West Coast

14-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,595 pp incl. flights

Spend time in vibrant Perth, enjoy a gourmet getaway in the Margaret River region and discover the spectacular scenery of Western Australia's southwest corner on this curated road trip.

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Classic

13-day tailor-made holiday from £4,855 pp incl. flights

Costa Rica is a land of spectacular volcanoes, wildlife-filled cloud forests, fast-flowing jungle rivers and tropical jungles. Explore its natural-world highlights in Arenal and Monteverde before kicking back on the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park or Guanacaste.

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Top offers for December

St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, King Penguins, Beach landing

Antarctica Discovery with Silversea

15-day expedition cruise holiday from £9,600 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to 40% on selected dates
Book by: 13 June 2025

This is the ultimate introduction to Antarctica. Begin and end your expedition in remote Chilean Patagonia, sailing out to the white continent to spot rare wildlife amid the ice.

Shangri-La Le Touessrok, Main Pool

Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok, Mauritius

7-night luxury holiday from £2,725 pp incl. flights & transfers

Special
offer

Early booking discount – Save up to £790pp
Book by: 31 July 2025

With its Chi spa and Bernhard Langer-designed golf course, this long-time island favourite brings the best in contemporary luxury to Mauritius’ Trou d’Eau Douce Bay.

Silver Cloud, Antarctica

Antarctica Bridge with Silversea

12-day expedition fly-cruise holiday from £9,600 pp incl. flights

Special
cruise offer

Save up to 40% on selected dates
Book by: 13 June 2025

With an included business class flight across the Drake Passage, this Antarctic cruise with Silversea showcases the wildlife and wonders of the White Continent across six unforgettable days.

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