With the approach of the holiday season, December is a great time to stretch out your holiday time to get a decent break. Whether you enjoy warm weather beaches or hitting the slopes, these are a few suggestions from travel guide, Lonely Planet.
Right about now its summertime in Argentina, and Patagonia, with its fossil-laden cliffs, sea caves, and Welsh settlements, is a great place to explore. However, if you’re prefer the soft white fluffy stuff to beach sand, you can always head to Salzburg, Austria for some great skiing and snowboarding. The snow-covered cobblestone streets, and festive smells of the Christmas markets will help you shake the winter blues.
Currently, it’s Thailand’s dry season, so you’ll be assured of seeing the country’s renowned beaches at their best. The lesser-known Trang region is recommended for a more authentic taste of Thai life.
One of India’s most beautiful states, Kerala, also begins its dry season. Some of the regional sights include the beach resorts, and one of the oldest ports in the Arabian Sea, the trading town of Kollam.
If nature is your thing, December and January’s warmer temperatures and 20-hour days of sunlight mark the austral summer in Antarctica, and the hatching and feeding of penguin chicks.
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