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Turquoise beaches and palm trees of a Canary Islands winter-sun beach in December

10 Best Places to Travel in December Besides Christmas Markets (2026)

Every December, the same thing happens: Europe's Christmas market squares fill shoulder to shoulder, mulled wine costs a small fortune, and hotel prices climb to their highest point of the year. But here is the secret smart budget travelers already know — the best places to travel in December besides

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Snowy European Christmas market at dusk with glowing wooden stalls and festive lights

12 Best Christmas Markets in Europe 2026: Dates & Costs

Europe does Christmas like nowhere else. This guide to the best Christmas markets in Europe 2026 covers the 12 markets worth a winter trip: honest dates, realistic daily budgets, and one money-saving tip per stop — from Vienna's imperial squares to Tallinn's medieval lanes to the cheapest Glühwein in Kraków. Date

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