Looking for some ideas of where to travel in December. Here is a list of the most popular places to visit during the month of December around the world. Switch between months to browse other peak time destinations.

Santiago

Santiago is Chile’s capital. It sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart…

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São Paulo

São Paulo is among the world's most populous cities. Its iconic buildings range from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the Martinelli skyscraper to modernist architect Oscar…

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Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a seaside city in Brazil. Known for its Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, the Christ Redeemer statue atop Mount Corcovado and for…

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Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is Argentina’s capital city. Its center is the Plaza de Mayo, lined with stately buildings including Casa Rosada the balconied presidential palace. Other…

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Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart…

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Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Its a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street…

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Osaka

Osaka is on the Japanese island of Honshu. It's known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. Its shogunate Osaka Castle has undergone…

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Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan’s capital.  It mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for…

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Taipei

Taipei the capital of Taiwan. The skyline is crowned by the bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and…

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Doha

Doha is the capital of Qatar. Ringing its downtown waterfront are numerous parks and the Corniche Promenade. At Souq Waqif, a traditional market, vendors offer…

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Honolulu

Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii and gateway to the U.S. island chain. The Waikiki neighborhood is its center for dining, nightlife and shopping, famed…

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Dubai

Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates.  It is known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj…

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Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It focuses on oil exports and its commerce is reflected by the skyline’s modern towers…

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Beirut

Beirut is the capital of Lebanon. It is one of the oldest cities in the world having been inhabited for more than 5,000 years. Beirut…

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Kuwait City

Kuwait City is the capital of Kuwait.  The Grand Mosque is known for its vast interior and chandeliered dome. On the waterfront, Seif Palace features…

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Tehran

Tehran is the capital of Iran. Its central Golestan Palace complex, with its ornate rooms and marble throne, was the seat of power of the…

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Wellington

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.  It sits near the North Island’s southernmost point. A compact city, it encompasses a waterfront promenade, sandy beaches,…

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Christchurch

Christchurch is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts glide on the Avon River which meanders through the city centre.…

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Auckland

Auckland is in the north of New Zealand’s North Island. In the centre, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbour. Auckland Domain is…

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Belize City

Belize City is a port city in the country of Belize. It’s divided into north and south sides by Haulover Creek, which opens into the…

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Nassau

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. It lies on the island of New Providence and is a popular cruise-ship stop. The city has a…

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Havana

Havana is Cuba’s capital city. Spanish colonial architecture in Old Havana's core includes the Castillo de la Real Fuerza which is a fort and museum.…

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Monrovia

Monrovia is the capital city of Liberia. Located on the Atlantic Coast, Monrovia is the country's most populous city. Founded on April 25, 1822, Monrovia…

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Cancún

Cancún is known for its beaches, numerous resorts and nightlife. It’s composed of 2 distinct areas, El Centro and Zona Hotelera. Cancun is a famed…

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