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Where to go in December

5 destinations at their peak in December, plus 16 more that are still a good choice.

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At their best in December

13.76°N 100.50°EBKK

Bangkok

Thailand · best Nov–Feb

Golden temples, river ferries and the greatest street food city in the world.

25.20°N 55.27°EDXB

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · best Nov–Mar

Desert dunes, record-breaking towers and a creek full of old trade.

26.91°N 75.79°EJAI

Jaipur

India · best Oct–Mar

The Pink City: forts, palaces and bazaars in Rajasthan's royal capital.

19.43°N 99.13°WMEX

Mexico City

Mexico · best Oct–Apr

Aztec ruins, leafy colonias and tacos at every hour.

33.92°S 18.42°ECPT

Cape Town

South Africa · best Oct–Mar

Table Mountain, two oceans and the winelands next door.

Also good in December

Paris, London, Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Istanbul, Reykjavík, Tokyo, Kyoto, Singapore, New York City, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Vancouver, Marrakech, Sydney.

Festivals and events in December