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When the winter solstice returns in the northern hemisphere at 03:27 am on Friday, December 22, 2023, people around the world will bring light to the year’s darkest day. Here are the best places to celebrate the winter solstice in 2023.
December may mean the year is coming to an end – but that doesn’t mean your travel plans have to. If you’re looking for the best place to visit in December, here are some of Lonely Planet’s top picks, whether you want stunning northern lights, epic beach adventures or cozy Christmas markets.
Travel gifts for under $100. Luxury travel gift guide 2023. This article was first published Nov 15, 2020 and updated Dec 8, 2023. Find the must-have gear and tech and give the perfect gift to the on-the-go traveler in your life.
Want to start planning for the year ahead? Featuring sports events, natural phenomena and more, these are 20 amazing trips to consider taking in 2023.
December 13–14: The Geminids meteor shower peaks. Much like the Perseids, the Geminids (active from December 4–17) is a reliable meteor shower visible from almost anywhere, and this year boasts near-perfect viewing conditions.
December travel opens the door for a plethora of perfectly timed adventures. Put your boots (and thighs) to the test on some of the planet’s wildest terrain; venture into a colourful underwater world; or embrace your inner speed freak on white water and even whiter mountains.
And while you’re probably familiar with some of the more popular national parks – namely Great Smoky Mountains, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite – you might not know about the 12 newest national parks and where to find them.
Dates: Dates vary for each market, but broadly they run November 26 to December 23, 2024. For the true spirit of Christmas, you can't beat Colmar in Alsace, where the gingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six different Christmas markets.
Rock climbing and hiking are particularly pleasant in the off season, as the rural landscape is at its greenest. Culture and history buffs should catch a winter-solstice sunrise on December 22 at Mnajdra Temple, where the sun lights up the precise edges of an ancient megalith.
You’ll get the best out of Belize’s Maya ruins, vine-draped rainforests and impressive barrier reef (the largest outside of Australia) during the dry season from December to April. At other times, crowds evaporate and prices plummet, offering a more relaxed taste of the tropics.