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From the exotic to the charmingly traditional, your options are seemingly endless. Are you having a hard time deciding on the perfect place to travel in December? Read on for our suggestions for some the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas holiday destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get ready to make the season merry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Costa Rica<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costa Rica in December offers a warm weather destination that, at times, feels almost dreamlike. Temperatures are usually in the mid-80s and the rainy season, except on the Caribbean coast, has ended, leaving everything lush. If you want a city experience with enticing day trips, choose a home-away-from-home base in San Jos\u00e9. If you want something tropical and serene (yet filled with adventurous possibilities), think about spending time in Guanacaste or the southern area of Puntarenas Province. Pristine beaches, small villages, amazing fresh seafood and eco-tours for the adventurous are all possibilities here and among the many reasons that Chef Andrew Zimmern told <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/travel-news\/holiday-travel-best-places\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel + Leisure<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that the Nicoya Peninsula is among his favorite <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He raves, \u201c\u2019You can connect with local companies that do excursions there and take horseback rides in the jungle and come out into abandoned orchards \u2026 ride horses through streams and wild fruit trees that have gone unattended and look at the monkeys and sloths in the trees.\u2019\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Whistler, Canada<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skiers rave about Whistler as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas holiday destination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Filled with family-friendly activities, it\u2019s also an incredible place to travel solo or with friends. Early season skiing and snowboarding beckon the athletic and the adventurous, while \u201cthe town of Whistler comes alive with twinkling <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lights\u201d raves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.departures.com\/travel\/best-cities-to-travel-december\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Departures<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are also plenty of opportunities for visitors to join in caroling, crafting and culinary traditions. And, of course, there is always time to relax at the lodge by the fireplace while enjoying some adult-style hot cocoa. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Playa Grande, Dominican Republic<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If golden sand, eco-tours through the jungle and championship-level golf are in your December <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dreams, consider traveling to the Dominican Republic. The editors at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/holiday-travel\/warm-weather-holiday-destinations\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel + Leisure<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> give particular kudos to Aman\u2019s Amanera hotel in Playa Grande for getting in touch with nature while living in the lap of luxury. They explain, \u201c[m]ake your days merry and bright poolside by relaxing in your chic casita or simply enjoying the incredible views of the turquoise waters outside your door while visions of sugar plums dance through your head.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Edinburgh, Scotland<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts frequently mention Edinburgh, Scotland as being among the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas holiday destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The city is not besieged like many European <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so it\u2019s still relatively easy to enjoy dinners out, and it is still blissfully active even if your vacation time extends beyond January 1. It does not usually snow in December, but the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lights and decorations bring a truly traditional feel. Festivities continue into the New Year, but <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebrations not to be missed \u201ccenter around the Princes Street Gardens with a Santa contest, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">market, and a reindeer garden,\u201d according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.departures.com\/travel\/best-cities-to-travel-december\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Departures<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you do stay until the New Year, you\u2019ll love being part of multi-day celebrations, including legendary fireworks, for Hogmanay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mexico City, Mexico<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December in Mexico City sees warm weather and the traffic easing, offering you a terrific opportunity to see this historic city at its best. Enjoy walking tours, exploring its incredible past and tasting every bite of the local cuisine. The closer you get to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the more the city blooms with decoration for the Las Posadas festival. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.departures.com\/travel\/best-cities-to-travel-december\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Departures<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains that the festival \u201chonor[s] Mary and Joseph\u2019s search for a room in Bethlehem\u201d and recommends placing yourself near one of the Catholic churches for a prime position to see one of the local parades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reykjavik, Iceland<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are few more magical natural events than the Northern Lights, making Iceland an incredibly tempting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas holiday destination<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Fly into Reykjavik and enjoy the multitude of things to do in the city. Join in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun, which include events celebrating the Yule Lads folklore, where 13 different characters actually represent Santa Claus. Make a spa trip out to the legendary Blue Lagoon and then make your plans to see the Northern Lights in all their glory. Award-winning photographer Chris Burkard tells <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/travel-news\/holiday-travel-best-places\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel + Leisure<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that Reykjavik was among the most amazing places he\u2019s ever spent the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">holiday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He explains, \u201c\u2019[t]ons of fireworks. They also keep the lights on all night long since geothermal energy powers the city of Reykjavik, and there were festive treats, drinks and cookies everywhere you go\u2026\u2019\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Zanzibar, Tanzania<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spice Islands (aka Malaku) off of the coast of Zanzibar make for a romantic, luxurious choice for December travel. Set in the Indian Ocean, it once played a critical role in the spice trade. The streets still smell both perfumed and magical. Where should you stay? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/holiday-travel\/warm-weather-holiday-destinations\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel + Leisure<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends that \u201c[a] fter you\u2019ve traveled so far to reach the bougainvillea and palm tree-filled tropical paradise, the Zawadi Hotel will treat you like visiting royalty \u2014 no frankincense, myrrh, or gold required.\u201d \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Strasbourg, France<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, no discussion of the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas holiday destinations <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could be complete without recommending a journey to Strasbourg, France. People travel from all over the world to visit one of their 11 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">markets. If you have to narrow your explorations to just one, the market by Strasbourg Cathedral, built in the Middle Ages, is the place to indulge. 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