The winters up north can be icy, and many of us migrate like birds in search of warmer weather, even if only for a week or two. Moi included. So, what are our options? 

Top of my list is South Africa because the Euro/Dollar exchange to the South African Rand (ZAR) makes for the best holiday deal. In addition, you have a wide choice of holiday fun things to do like basking in the sun, going on a safari, wine tasting, food experiences, and the list goes on and on. 

Costa Rica‘s peak season also falls in December and here you also have world-class beaches. Nature is big in Costa Rica with amazing jungles, volcanoes, and forests. Puntarenas is known for having jaw-dropping beaches in Costa Rica.

In Asia, you have a choice between Dubai, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bali, and Thailand. Thailand has its rainy season over December, but the temperatures are still hot. Places like Phuket and Ko Phi Phi are better than just good for a warm December holiday.

If you’re looking to tick India and the Indian Ocean off your bucket list, consider going to Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Delhi, or Mumbai. You can expect up to nine hours of sun, which makes for a pretty amazing break from the cold winter weather.

In addition to South Africa, Africa has a few other choices with equally amazing prices, like Morocco, Egypt, and Cape Verde off the west coast of Africa.

The Caribbean is another region with the most fabulous holiday options like Jamaica, and Havana. Or sip cocktails in the Bahamas or Curaçao.