December destinations

January 29, 2020
By Debbie Suenson-Taylor
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in Travel, Travel Information, Family, Inspiration, Christmas, Special Occasion, Travel Blogger, Sabbaticals, Garden Leave, Career Break

SWEDISH LAPLAND

There’s nothing quite a festive as snow, cold, log fires and a winter wonderland to capture the spirit of Christmas. Swedish Lapland is an immersive snowy wilderness that charms both kids and grown-ups.

Activity: Travel in December and experience an audience with Father Christmas. Take the family on a magical husky safari, zip around on snowmobiles and hunt the northern lights.

BARBADOS

A perennial top favourite for winter sun Barbados in December provides the perfect balance of warmth and spirit in terms of the people, celebrations sunshine, beautiful white sandy beaches and a stylish way to see in a new year.

Activity: Take a break from relaxing on the beach and take a taxi to explore some of the island’s attractions such as East Coast Light at Ragged Point, St. Nicholas Abbey and taste its rum, and Harrison’s Cave.

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August destinations
BALI Famous for its spiritual roots, for un-plugging from the world, for reconnecting to yourself Bali offers a place where you can either detox completely aka Eat, Pray, Love or embark on a tour through the island’s most scenic beauty to find its heritage and culture and some spectacular beach spots for that all important R&R. Activity: take a side trip…
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October destinations
MAURITIUS The warm winter sun and tropical beaches of Mauritius make this island in the Indian Ocean a popular choice during the months September through December. An ideal half-term location otherwise stay away from the peak Christmas crowds and this laid-back island. Activity: take some time out from the beach, hire a 4x4 and go for an easy drive around…
August destinations
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June destinations
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March destinations
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February destinations
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May destinations
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September destinations
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April destinations
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November destinations
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July destinations
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