Escape the cold of the UK or looking for some winter snow? Holiday destinations in December, from a skiing trip to Jasper or soak up some sun in Ras Al Khaimah.
Holiday Destinations In December
Jasper, Canada
Average Temperature: -5°C high; -14°C low
Average Travel time from the UK: 9 hours 15 minutes
Season: Winter
Time difference: GMT -7
Best for Adventure, wildlife & nature
- Hit the slopes at Marmot Basin.
- Explore the frozen waterfalls and ice caves of Maligne Canyon.
- Do some stargazing at Jasper Dark Sky Preserve.
- Try ice climbing in Jasper National Park.
- Go on a winter wildlife tour.
Havana, Cuba
Average Temperature: 26°C high; 19°C low
Average Travel time from the UK: 10 hours 10 minutes
Season: Dry season
Time difference: GMT -5
Best for Relaxation, cultural
- Go on a Havana City Tour.
- Spend New Years Eve in Havana.
- Enjoy a film at the Havana Film Festival.
- Visit a Cigar factory, Havana cigars are considered the worlds finest.
- Enjoy the beach at Playas del Este.
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Average Temperature: 26°C high; 16°C low
Average Travel time from the UK: 7 hours 5 minutes
Season: Winter
Time difference: GMT +4
Best for Relaxation, wildlife & nature, Adventure
- Take a 4-wheel drive adventure in the Ras Al Khaimah desert.
- Go overnight camping in a Bedouin Oasis.
- Relax on the beach.
- Experience the World’s Longest Zipline.
- Do some retail therapy at one of the many Malls.
Glacier Express, Switzerland
Average Temperature: 3°C high; -3°C low
Average Travel time from the UK: 1 hour 35 minutes
Season: Winter
Time difference: GMT +1
Best for Journey, wildlife & nature
- Ride the world’s most scenic railway.
- Visit the sophisticated city of St. Moritz.
- Oberalppass, 2,033 meters above sea level is the highest point.
- Landwasser viaduct is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 291 bridges and 91 tunnels.
