Where to go when

December

Celebrate the festive period by a roaring fire in your Chamonix chalet, enjoy the excitement, sights and shopping in New York, or embark on an end-of-year slow down in spiritual Luang Prabang. Create a traditional Christmas scene in Lapland or Finland where you can surround yourself with snow and catch the Northern Lights. Alternatively, go all out with the excursion of a lifetime to Antarctica. For warmer climates, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and the Maldives will have you welcoming the new year in with superb accommodation, sand in your toes and a cool drink in your hand.

Best Destinations For December
Selected Itineraries

A Culinary Journey Through Peru

LimaCusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu Picchu

  • Discover the colonial and modern side of Lima on a private guided tour
  • Enjoy a typical Peruvian feast while watching a Paso horse show
  • Meet Manuel Choqque, one of the world's most celebrated producers,
  • Explore the magnificent Inca site of Machu Picchu
  • Learn how to make traditional Peruvian dishes at a cookery class in Cusco
  • Dine at some of the world's best restaurants in Cusco
ideal length 8 nights

A Family Adventure in China

Beijing & Northern ChinaXianGuilin & YangshuoChinaAsia

  • Early morning water calligraphy at the beautiful Temple of Heaven
  • Go toboganning at the Great Wall of China
  • Learn how to make a Terracotta Warrior at the Terracotta factory in Xi’an
  • Explore the Hutongs of Beijing – the narrow alleys that house traditional courtyard residences
  • Take a bamboo raft on the Li River, passing picturesque hills that inspired poets, painters and photographers
ideal length 9 nights

A Luxury Family Holiday to Peru

LimaCusco, Sacred Valley, & Machu PicchuSouth AmericaPeru

ideal length 11 nights

A Romantic Getaway on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi CoastItalyEurope

  • Discover some of the most famous historical sites in Italy, including Pompeii and Herculaneum
  • Savour a romantic, candlelit meal at a champagne and oyster bar
  • Sail the Amalfi Coast on a traditional wooden boat
  • Explore the island of Capri, including the spellbinding Blue Grotto
  • Relax and unwind on the idyllic, upmarket island of Capri
ideal length 6 nights

Alaska with Lindblad Expeditions

AlaskaUnited States of AmericaNorth America

  • Cruise the Alaskan waters aboard National Geographic ships accommodating just 62-100 guests
  • Explore under the guidance of an experienced expedition team
  • Sail through fjords and bays, and past glaciers and snow-capped mountains
  • Experience up-close encounters with land and marine wildlife
  • Spend the day exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Glacier Bay National Park

ideal length 7 nights
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&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

    The &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is currently undergoing renovation and will be closed until further notice.

    Located in Tanzania on the edge of the World Heritage Site of the Ngorongoro Crater. It’s a spot where mankind lives in almost absolute harmony with incredible wildlife, making it a supremely special place to visit.

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101 Hotel

101 Hotel

Reykjavik

    101 Hotel is an award-winning boutique hotel situated close to the sea in the heart of Reykjavik. Super-hip and modern, the style is Nordic-chic with clean simple lines and a monochromatic color palette.

    Here, you’ll find 38 stylish rooms and suites featuring contemporary décor, walk-in showers, heated oak floors, and...

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98 East

Phuket & Khao Lak

    Set within four acres of lush tropical gardens on the west coast of Phuket, this sublime private residence offers magnificent views across Bang Tao Bay and the Andaman Sea. Access to 98 East is by motor skiff.

    This luxury villa has been designed to blend in with its lush surroundings...

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Abaton Island Resort & Spa

Abaton Island Resort & Spa

Greece

    Set across a stretch of Crete’s northern coastline, Abaton Island Resort & Spa’s white-washed residences gently unfurl towards the water’s edge. Just a 25-minute drive from Heraklion Airport, this resort boasts a wealth of dining options, an exquisite spa, and butler service.

    Its 152 elegant rooms, suites, and villas...

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Acacia House

Acacia House

Maasai Mara & Southern Kenya

    One of three Asilia Africa houses in the Masaai Mara Conservancies, Acacia House is a private bush house in the heart of the wildlife-rich Ol Chorro Losoit valley. With wildlife strolling past the front door and a team of private staff on hand, it’s a fantastic wilderness adventure...

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