December

December

December

Every week of the year there is something amazing going on around the world. Lonely Planet Travel Editor Tom Hall uncovers the most awe-inspiring places to visit in December.

  • Ballooning in Luxor Leave the crowds behind and enjoy incredible views over Egypt's greatest treasure house.
  • See the Dervishes whirl The world-famous whirling dervishes gather in Konya, Turkey in December to dance and pay homage to their master.
  • New Year’s Eve, Samoa If you’ve had a fantastic year and don’t want to let go of it, make Samoa your port of call.
  • Penguins, Antarctica For the lucky few, Antarctica more than lives up to the Great Southern Land of their dreams.
  • Tango in Buenos Aires While Europe shivers in the grip of winter, the temperature is going up in Buenos Aries.
  • Lonely Planet For more astonishing destinations, visit the Lonely Planet website.