Some ideas of places you can still visit this year.
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Costa Rica
Picture courtesy of Peter Ellis
December is a great time to visit Costa Rica. Here you will find one of South America’s largest cloud forests, Monteverde, with its evergreen canopies, exotic birds, butterflies and a host of other wildlife. There are numerous national parks and wildlife spotting opportunities, waterfalls, rain forests and volcanoes!
There really is so much to see and do here: visit Arenal Volcano, hike through the lava fields, go birdwatching, bathe in the hot springs, zip-lining and trekking through the rainforest. This is an ideal place for a family holiday, and when you are feeling less adventurous you could spend time on the many beautiful beaches such as the golden sands of Manuel Antonio National Park. Click here for your Costa Rica Adventure.
Picture Courtesy of Peter Ellis
Picture courtesy of Peter Ellis
Hawaii, USA
For some winter sun, Hawaii has it all. With its golden sands, turquoise waters and a tropical feel, you could have a very different Christmas this year, spent on the beach!
Take a trip out to see the whales and dolphins. Snorkelling is a popular activity here and a great place for this is the partially submerged volcanic creator off Maui’s southwest coast. Here there is a thriving coral reef with an array of marine life to spot.
On land you could hike Kauai’s forest trails to the hidden waterfalls, or go island hopping on a small plane for more adventure in the glorious winter sunshine.
Picture courtesy of Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB) Kirk Lee Aeder
Picture courtesy of Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau (IHVB) Larry Marshall
Whistler, Canada
Picture courtesy of Destination BC – Blake Jorgenson
This very popular ski resort is definitely one for the ski lovers bucket list. The snow is in abundance throughout the winter months, making the chalets look picturesque, with tree lined streets and twinkling lights.
There are no end of activities to take part in such as, dog sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and hiking the trails up Blackcomb Mountain stopping off for a fondue dinner at the top. Or on a Sunday night you can watch skiers and snowboarders pulling tricks with fire for a bit of live entertainment.
Picture courtesy of Destination BC – Blake Jorgenson
Picture courtesy of Destination BC – Blake Jorgenson
Vietnam
Picture courtesy of Angie Watson
Our winter is a popular time to visit South East Asia as there is very little rain and the days are sunny. Stay at one of Vietnams beach resorts, surrounded by tropical rainforest and fishing boats hauled up on the beach, for a bit of relaxation.
See the water lilies and flower fields begin to bloom, which are then picked to decorate the temples and shrines. Any cultural seeker would love Vietnam. It has a thousand-year-old civilisation and a fascinating history. Wander through the streets of the Hanoi Old Quarter or Hoi An Old Town to get a glimpse of the French architecture mixing with the ancient and modern temples. See one of our Vietnam bespoke itineraries.
Picture courtesy of Angie Watson
Picture courtesy of Angie Watson
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