- Where to go on vacation in December?
- Excursion tours
- Ski resorts
- Beach vacation
- Vacation with children
- Travel in Russia
- Festivals and Holidays
Where to go in December - the one who does not want to celebrate the New Year and spend the weekend after it at home thinks about. A December vacation can be spent visiting Christmas markets in European cities or spending time at Asian beach resorts.
Where to go on vacation in December?
La Romana, Dominican Republic
In December Thailand, it is best to relax in Pattaya (during the day + 31˚C, and at night + 22˚C; water temperature + 26-27˚C; at the beginning of winter, there are practically no waves, which is conducive to a comfortable family and children's vacation; in this time you can visit the Temple of Truth, the Nong Nooch tropical garden, the crocodile farm and the Elephant Village) and in Phuket (throughout the month you can expect + 30-degree heat, optimal for getting a tan; as for the Andaman Sea, which does not storm in December and excellent for diving, it warms up to + 28-29˚C in December).
For a December vacation in Vietnam, resorts in the south of the country are suitable. For example, in Phan Thiet in December during the day + 30˚C, and at night + 21˚C, and in Ho Chi Minh City + 33˚C and + 22˚C, respectively. The water temperature on the northern coast is only + 20˚C, and on the southern one + 25-27˚C. Extended swims can be done in Fukuoka, Kandao, Vung Tau and Phan Thiet. December weather is favorable for visiting the Lotus Lake, Binh Chau thermal springs, statues of the reclining Buddha.
At the beginning of winter in the Dominican Republic it is good: Punta Cana pleases with + 29-degree, and Boca Chica and La Romana - 30-degree heat. Those who come here in December will be able to swim in the + 27-degree Caribbean Sea, go parasailing, and walk along the elegant Malecon night promenade in Santo Domingo.
Don't like when it's too hot and sunny? Head to Cuba in December: in the afternoon Havana will delight + 27 degrees, Santiago de Cuba + 28-30 degrees, and Holguín + 26 degrees. The ocean, on the other hand, warms up to + 24-25˚C, but sometimes beach holidays can be disturbed by periodic storms (after the “riots” it does not get colder). December is a good time to visit the Guanaacabibes National Park and the village of Sant Cruz del Norte (it is advisable to enjoy the Havana Club rum produced here).
Planning a December vacation in Mexico? At this time, in Mexico City, you can expect + 22˚C, and in coastal resorts + 28-32˚C. Swimming in + 25-26-degree water will be possible in Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Riviera Maya. Be sure to watch humpback whales in December and go to the ghost town of Teotihuacan.
If you decide to relax in Bali, it is important to know that during the wet season, the driest regions are those located in the center of the island. Daytime readings: + 33-34˚C, and evening readings + 23˚C. For December swimming, it is advisable to choose the “right” beaches, where the waves are not so high - Sanur and Nusa Dua. For surfing, Padang Padang Beach is suitable (it is supportive of professional surfers). No less interesting in the 1st winter month are Kuta clubs, holy places and walks in the tropical forests.
Excursion tours
Dubai, UAE
December vacation can be devoted to the following excursion programs:
- "Night Dubai": sightseers will be offered to walk under the 828-meter high Dubai Tower and the rows of the ancient Souq al Bahar market, admire the fountain show and the Burj Al Arab hotel shining in the night illumination, go to Palm Island, go on a 30-40-minute walk to yacht in the Dubai Marina district, enjoy the panorama of the city from a table in the bar of the Grosvenor House hotel (44th floor).
- “City of the Gods”: as part of an 8-day tour, travelers will visit Mexico City (famous for the Palace of Fine Arts, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Trotsky's House, Chapultepec Palace),Veracruz (the main attractions are the ruins of the fortress San Juan de Ulua, the Municipal and Palace Plaza de Armas, the museums of the history of the fleet and archeology of the Olmecs), Palenque (the temples of the Cross, the Sun, the Deciduous Cross, the palace of the rulers of Lakam-Ha, natural “Baths Queens”, a temple of inscriptions in the form of a 10-step pyramid, exhibits of the archaeological museum, in particular, the upper part of the Pacal sarcophagus, or rather, a copy of it), Campeche (of interest is the fort of San Miguel, the Puerta del Mar bastion, Carvajal's house), Merida (iconic places - the Mercado Municipal Lucas de Galvez market, the statue of Christ, the Cathedral of San il de Fonso, Hidalgo Park, the 17th century church) and Cancun (tourists will not be allowed to miss the archaeological zones of El Meco and El Rey, thematic Xcaret Park, Underwater Museum, which exhibits 400 sculptures, 3-7 m high).
Ski resorts
Borovets, Bulgaria
In December, alpine skiers will be interested in Tahko (the resort, which annually becomes the venue for snowboarding and alpine skiing championships, is equipped with 65 km of slopes, and the most picturesque route is the one that runs on the ice of Lake Syvärinjärvi; illuminated slopes for beginners and professionals, 25 km; 300 cottages and bungalows; 23 slopes; 15 lifts; water-wellness center SPA Fontanella; Ice fortress Lummilunna), Szklarska Poremba (skiers and snowboarders spend time in the sports complex "Ski Arena Srenica"; the slopes of the resort stretch for 20 km, and the most difficult track is the 2080-meter "Wall"; in addition, Shklarska Poremba has slalom tracks of 1000 and 600 m) and Borovets (Borovets tracks stretch for 50 km, with the longest track being the 12-kilometer Musala Pathway; for beginners, the Sitnyakovo ski area is suitable, and for intermediate skiers, the Markudzhik and Yastrebets areas; it is worth noting that Borovets is equipped with 18 tracks for snowboarders, 50- and 70-meter jumping jumps).
Beach vacation
Maldives
At the beginning of winter, the beaches of the Maldives deserve attention:
- Fihalhohi: travelers can get to this beach of the island of the same name from the island of Maafushi as part of a one-day excursion (they will ask to pay $ 30 for the boat, and $ 40 for the entrance to the territory of the only hotel on the island). A distinctive feature of the bottom and the shore: sand + coral chips.
- Vakarufalhi: This private island in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll has a beautiful beach with palm trees, white sand and breakwaters (snorkeling is advisable outside of them). Vakarufalhi Island Resort can be a pretty good option for accommodation (the restaurant of this hotel has a bias towards Italian cuisine).
- Fulhadhoo: This beach, located on the island of the same name, has white sand, tropical vegetation and a sandbar suitable for swimming during the day (clear water here), and at dusk for sunset.
In the 12th month of the year, it is worth spending time on the beaches of Cambodia - Sok San (it is a rather deserted and longest beach of Koh Rong island; accommodation facilities are located mainly in the north of the beach), Long Set (the beach is focused on lovers of secluded beach pastime and divers; at the service of vacationers - an exotic sea world, coral reefs and warm sand), Lazy Beach (the beach is covered with golden sand; there you can spend time in the shade of pine trees, fish from the shore, go snorkeling, and in the evenings - enjoy the taste of a tropical cocktail while admiring the sunset sitting at a table of one of the restaurants) and others.
Vacation with children
Kostroma
Little travelers should be pleased with a visit to the residence of Father Frost in Veliky Ustyug (the main house (2-storey tower), the Forge of Father Frost, the Trail of Fairy Tales, Forest Pharmacy, Glade "Shyshkopryg", Magic Control Center, Winter Garden, Post Office and Glacier are of interest for children Father Frost), Terem Snegurochka in Kostroma (in addition to Snegurochka, guests will meet Bayun's cat and brownies, get acquainted with Slavic legends and customs, visit the Ice Room, pre-warmed with scarves and zipuns), as well as Splashdown Water Park in Goa (for the smallest there is a Tad Pool with several slides, and for older children - water attractions Flippy, Family Flume, Caterpillar, Panic Attack, Zoom Flume, Awesome 3some).
Travel in Russia
Sheregesh, Russia
December is suitable for trips to Essentuki (travelers should not ignore the Semashko balneo-mud baths, the Eagle's Nest cottage, Victory Park, the Museum of Local Lore, the Five-Thousand Drinking Gallery; the resort is famous for its mineral springs Essentuki-4 and Essentuki- 17”, which treat the liver, impaired metabolism, stomach, diabetes mellitus) and Sheregesh (the ski resort has 16 slopes, of which the 1900-meter Cascade slope, 2500-meter Sky Way, 5000-meter Panorama and others stand out.; rental points "Kant", "Ryder's Shelter", "Freestyle", "Sporotel", "Top"; bowling "Diesel"; nightclubs "Cuba" and "Bunker"; disco bar "Ice Age"; cafe "Celestial”,“Bullet”,“Terem”,“Tramplin”; hotels“Akvilon”,“Russian hut”,“Metelitsa”,“Kedrovaya”,“Olymp”,“Berloga”,“Gubernskaya”and others; lower sections are suitable for beginners slopes 5, 7 and 15; in Sheregesh there is a snowmobile and cross-country ski trail, and a snow park; in addition, for all For those who wish, on Fridays and Saturdays, evening skiing is available until 23:00, for which the drag lift No. 8 Sporthotel is used).
Festivals and Holidays
Pyramids of Teotihuacan, Mexico
December should be devoted to visiting the New Year's Wine Festival in Budapest (in mid-December, those present at the festival are invited to enjoy Hungarian wines and delicacies accompanied by gypsy music), the International Exhibition of Stones, Minerals and Fossils in Hamburg (you will be able to admire the exhibits at the beginning of the first winter month), cinema in Havana (within the framework of the festival, you can watch films at any time of the day in any of the 20 cinemas in the Cuban capital), Macao Food Festival in Macau (at the end of the first month of winter, guests are offered to try local delicacies, attend theater performances and a colorful carnival), the Sahara festival in Douz (guests are delighted with camel races and exhibitions of Tunisian crafts, as well as dances, theatrical performances and the Miss Sahara contest being held), the La Dolce Vita festival in Paris (as part of the Louvre festival, guests are offered to purchase not only sweets and, including those with an unusual scent of roses or red pepper, but also cosmetics based on cocoa beans; in addition, everyone will be able to admire the paintings and sculptures made of chocolate), the snow sculpture festival in Changchun (those present will be able to admire the masterpieces made of snow, created by the best masters).
