There’s more to December than tree lighting ceremonies and holiday markets (though we can recommend more than a few). Check out our top spots to travel to this month.
ANTWERP
Winterdorp Market
Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts at Winterdorp, Antwerp’s new “next generation” holiday market offering with artisanal goods and various other toffe spullen (“cool things”) in Park Spoor Nord.
Opens November 25
LONDON
M83 at Heaven
The electro-pop act from Antibes, whose hit “Midnight City” currently graces a Victoria’s Secret commercial, takes the stage at London’s legendary Heaven nightclub.
December 1
NANTUCKET
Christmas Stroll
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with one of the more charming New England traditions, Nantucket’s Christmas Stroll. Don’t miss Santa and Mrs. Claus set off on a Coast Guard vessel and then procede up Main Street’s cobblestones while tucked in a horse-drawn carriage.
Dec 2-4
NEGRIL
Reggae Marathon
Running in the cold is overrated. Head south for the Reggae Marathon, which takes place along the scenic coastline of Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. Afterwards, recuperate at Blackwell Rum Bar at The Caves.
December 3
NEW YORK
Lady Gaga’s Holiday Workshop at Barney’s
New York has a slew of stores popping up for the holidays, but none is more attention-grabbing than Gaga’s new neon wonderland at beloved Barneys.
Open until January 2
JASPER
Ski the Canadian Rockies
To get quality snow in December, you’ll have to head north. Ride the newly refurbished Canadian rail line from Vancouver to the Jasper Park Lodge, the ideal home base for hitting Marmot Basin’s superb slopes.
Mid-November through early May
SANTA FE
Farolito Walk on Canyon Road
On Christmas Eve, all of Santa Fe comes out to stroll along the historic Canyon Road, which is lined with hundreds of farolitos (paper-lanterns). The sight is one to behold yet be sure to dress warmly.
December 24
MELBOURNE
Boxing Day Test Match
One of the biggest matches in the sport of cricket, this year’s Boxing Day Test Match will pit home team Australia against India.
December 26-30
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