Book These Travel Locations in December: Part I

Oman's Desert and Oases: travel February - April

Late winter/early spring is a great time to visit this jewel of the Middle East—particularly if you are fed up with winter skies at home. Even in February you’ll be greeted by warm days and nights, and a warm sea for swimming.

In December, you can still find the right combination of comfortable accommodations and experienced guides. But before long availability will become tight—and you don’t want to put off your trip until later in the spring, as everything winds down once Ramadan starts in May.

Belize: travel March - April

The best sailing conditions to charter a crewed catamaran happen in March and April, when the Caribbean trade winds prevail. And, evenings are comfortable and enjoyable, as the humidity has yet to set in.

In December, you'll have many more options to choose from, to snap up a luxury vessel with crew, etc. priced at an all-inclusive rate.

Peru: travel March - November

The most famous hike in South America, the Inca Trail is more than just a journey to Machu Picchu—discover other ancient Incan ruins and delight in landscapes such as cloud forest to alpine tundra. For the most enjoyable experience, plan to hire guides and porters to carry additional gear, set up camp, and prepare meals, allowing you to simply enjoy the walk.

In December, you stand a better chance of securing a permit to travel the Inca Trail for the dates you desire. Come January, when everyone is starting to book their travel and with permits being in high demand, availability start to become limited.

India: travel March - May

India is home to most of the world’s population of the rare Bengal tiger, and the window with the best chance of seeing these majestic animals in the wild is short—just a few weeks in spring, when the dry season minimizes foliage and brings the animals to watering holes. After mid-May, the blazing temperatures make heat stroke a real deterrent.

In December, you stand a better chance of securing a room at lodges close to the best national parks for tige-spotting. Capacity is limited at these locations, so the earlier you book, the better your chances. There are other accommodations, but the Taj and Pugdundee lodges offer the best naturalist guides available.

Tibet: travel April - May

Tibet is closed to visitors during the time of the Tibetan New Year, which happens between February and March. The reopening, in early April, happens to be one of the best weather periods to trek to the base camp of Mt. Everest. In addition, you'll get to see monks celebrating the Saga Dawa Festival.

If you haven't booked this trip a year in advance, there are often late spots available in tour groups to fit you in and possibly snag a deal.

Which of these 5 locations are you most intrigued to visit?

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