Best Country to Visit in December | December Holiday Destinations

There are some destinations are best experienced during the summer months. However, there are several others that deserve to be experienced in December. In this post, we have compiled a list of the best December holiday destinations. So, if you are planning on treating the traveler in you to a memorable trip this December, read on.

Switzerland

Switzerland is arguably the best country to visit in December if you want to take in the awe-inspiring vistas of the Alps in all their snowy glory. Adventure sports lovers should make it a priority to visit Zermatt, which becomes a haven for skiing enthusiasts in December. If you would rather experience the warmth of Swiss nightlife, St. Moritz is the place to visit.

Other December holiday destinations worth visiting in Switzerland include the towns of Davos, Interlaken, Lugano, and Zurich.

Scotland

The majority of tourists visiting the UK tends to experience the spectacles of Scotland in the summers. However, it’s the UK’s best country to visit in December if you can adapt to the cold. We recommend beginning your Scottish explorations in the capital, Edinburgh. From the Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Park to Melville Monument – the capital never fails to captivate.

After the Edinburgh experience, don’t forget to spend some time in other Scottish December holiday destinations like Glasgow, Inverness, and Fort William. If you feel adventurous, why not give trekking a try on The Mountain Track trail, which leads to the tallest peak in the UK – Ben Nevis.

India

India is a world in itself, and it’s arguably the best country to visit in December in South Asia. While a many of the high Himalayan destinations can be difficult to access in the winter, other places become perfect for exploration at this time. Take Goa for example. The seaside state, known for its beautiful beaches, becomes a place to party in December as it hosts one of India’s biggest music festivals – The Sunburn Festival.

You can also explore the country’s southern region, which is home to the jewels of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Rajasthan, the country’s desert state in the north, also has several December holiday destinations worth experiencing.

United States of America

The delightful beachside destinations in the USA make it the Americas’ best country to visit in December. Make Florida your first stop and marvel in the magic of Miami, which becomes a hub of various beach events in December. Other places worth a visit in Miami in December include the Miami Design District, Little Havana, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. If festivities are your sort of thing, you would love New York City.

If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the American cities without leaving the country altogether, why not plan a small getaway to Hawaii? The tropical island paradise, with its tantalizing beaches, is sure to make life’s worries go away, at least for a short while.

Apart from these 4 countries, we would also like to give a shoutout to Maldives, Italy, UAE, France, Costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, and Japan.