December is a month of festive celebrations and is filled with the holiday spirit all around the world. The preparations for Christmas and New Year make December special than other months of the year. To escape the usual way of celebrating Christmas, or to celebrate New Year in a different place, people take out their passports, pack their suitcases, and travel to the new parts of the world. However, some places due to Christmas during December can be extremely swarmed and can ruin your trip. A few places to travel this month are the best of options since they are not that crowded during December. These places are discussed below:
Moscow, Russia
If you are planning to visit Russia, then December is surely the best month to explore this country. During December, the country and especially its capital Moscow is all covered in snow. In Moscow, during winters, temperatures can fall to -20 degrees. The Russian Winter Festival with ice sculptures, entertainment, and events makes Moscow the most visited place during December. Though the winter festivals are celebrated throughout the country the one celebrated in Moscow is more popular due to its huge size, and limitless entertainment. Also, Christmas in Moscow is genuinely delightful due to snowfall, decorations, and other events during the Christmas season.
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, the second-largest city in South Africa, is one of the most popular traveling destinations in the world. In Cape Town, the weather during December is not as cold as that in the other regions around. During the sunny afternoons of December, the temperature can rise up to 30 degrees and this warm weather makes Cape Town beaches the best spot to be at, during the beautiful month of December. On 31st December, the whole town is filled with celebrations and festive vibes. There are some amazingly arranged events on the beaches, at hotels, clubs, and bars to greet the New Year in a splendid and remarkable demeanor.
New York City
December is a really nice time to visit New York City, because of Christmas trees, fabulous light displays, and holiday markets. Because of a splendid tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center, New York City is worth a visit during December especially if you are someone who loves to be surrounded by festive and colorful vibes. Apart from this ceremony, some other celebrations that make New York the best place to visit during December include ice skating at Central Park, seeing the epic Christmas decorations, shopping for Christmas ornaments at Fifth Avenue, and much more.
Bali, Indonesia
Bali, a well-known island in Indonesia, is a really beautiful place and is ideal to be at all around the year. However, it is during December that Bali offers plenty of exciting things to do. When you are in Bali during December, you can experience a lot of exciting adventures like rafting on white waters, exploring the famous temple of Balinese Hindu, visiting Bali Safari Marine park traveling to Monkey Forest Ubud, and can become a part of Marine Water Sports Game held at the Tanjung Benoa Beach of Bali. Although Christmas is not celebrated in Bali like it is in other countries, still the rainy weather of Bali and the things mentioned above will mark a good ending to the year.
Traveling to some amazing place, during the freezing month of December is always a great idea. The places mentioned above will surely prove as the best places for you if you visit them during December and will surely help you to mark your new year as a memorable and cherishing time.
