Where to Vacation in December

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December Vacations - Where to Visit in December

Are you looking for a great vacation to enjoy during the cold month of December? This month is a great time to take a vacation for the whole family or for a romantic getaway from holiday stress for a couple. Some top spots for December vacations include:

Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida is a great place to visit if you want to enjoy the sunshine during the month. This can be a great option if you live in a colder environment and you need a break from the ice and the snow. Orlando also offers the Christmas in Orlando experience, which includes numerous shows. The theme parks in the city, like Disney World, also provide numerous Christmas and winter themed events and displays.

New York City

For an authentic American experience, you cannot go wrong with Christmas in New York City. Of course, the shopping in the city is iconic for the season. Additionally, there are numerous ice skating options and the famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. If you wish to enjoy a December show, then consider the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. If you wish to visit New York in December, then consider such places to stay as the Chelsea Lodge, the London New York or Gramercy Park Hotel.

Hawaii

If you truly want to get away from the winter weather during the month of December, then you cannot go wrong with a trip to Hawaii. The best time to enjoy the island state is in the first few weeks of December before more travelers arrive, and you may want to stay at a luxury resort. For accommodation, consider such resorts as the Four Seasons Resort Lana’I, the Grand Wailea, Turtle Bay Resort, or the Ritz Carlton.

Prescott, Arizona

Located midway between Phoenix and Flagstaff, Prescott is called "Arizona's Christmas City" due to all the decorating and holiday productions, festivals and celebrations. Courthouse Square is all lit up, and you'll find the World's Largest Gingerbread Village in the lobby of the Prescott Resort and Conference Center on Highway 69. Also be sure to visit the "Valley of Lights," Prescott Valley's only drive-through holiday light display, which features millions of lights and creative animated displays.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Early to mid December is considered a slow time in Las Vegas, so you may be able to find some bargains. And, if you can stand to break away from the Las Vegas Strip, a trip to the towering red cliffs of Red Rock Canyon, just 15 miles west of Las Vegas, will take you to some incredibly beautiful country, where you can hike, go rock climbing or horseback riding. Now, that's something you can't do in Vegas during the heat of the summer months. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Yes, it starts to get more crowded in Ft. Lauderdale in December. For a reason. The beaches and the weather. Can you hang with December weather of between 70 and 80 degrees during the day? The only thing you have to shovel in Ft. Lauderdale in December is sand for your sand castle.

The Galapagos - Ecuador

The Galapagos are an archipelago of 15 major volcanic islands, as well as smaller islands and islets, situated on the equator about 600 miles west of the coast of Ecuador, of which they're a province. It's here you'll find plants and animals not to be found anywhere else in the world, such as the Galapagos green turtle and Galapagos penguin.

Skiing - Various Locations

Some of the top skiing locations for December include:

Val Thorens, France
Ischgl, Austria
Hintertux, Austria
Big White, Canada
Steamboat, Colorado
Mammoth Mountain, California
Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada

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