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December Travel: Deciding a Destination for the Yuletide
During the yuletide, Lagos will definitely be empty that you can walk
on a major highway without the fear of being knocked down by an
oncoming vehicle in the centre of excellence. The city will be devoid of
its signature traffic and its constant hurry. This is because some
residents of the city have either travelled to their hometown or gone on
either a local or international vacation.
This means that the hospitality industry will be very busy during
this period. Hotels will be fully booked, favourite tourist destinations
will be streaming with fun seekers, and festivals and thrilling street
parties will be held to celebrate the yuletide.
For Nigerians who are yet to plan their holidays, they do not have to
worry about where to go, sleep or have fun as Jumia’s hotel and flight
marketplace has the most affordable and perfect local and international package for you.
Some of the destination packages are to destinations like Gambia, Osun
State, Maldives, Abeokuta, Mauritius, Calabar, Seychelles, and
Whispering Palms among others.
Interestingly, booking on Jumia’s hotel and flight marketplace place
will earn you some juicy rewards which are part of the platforms
Christmas Sales that was recently launched. Customers will win tickets
to Simi Live in Lagos, return ticket to Accra, Spa sessions at Le Paris
Continental Hotel, 1-night stay at Eko Hotel and much more.
Hot December Destination Spots
Calabar
If you are not too given to
travel out of the country this yuletide, then Calabar should be number
one on your list of Nigerian destinations. Calabar bubbles during
December due to the Calabar Carnival which is regarded as Africa’s
biggest street party. The carnival has gotten so big that it attracts
tourists from the across the world. The Carnival is scheduled for
December 29th.
Lagos
Regardless of the
fact that Lagos will be devoid of all its usual features, there won’t be
a dull moment for anyone who decides to stay back! There are endless musical shows in the city
headlined by top artists being held throughout the yuletide. Beyond
this, you can visit the sandy beaches, Tarkwa Bay, Lekki Conservation
Centre, Badagry and a host of other destinations.
Dubai
Dubai
as position itself as a tourist destination for everyone no matter your
beliefs, values and tradition. Hence, for this December, there is so
much to do in the country. There will be merrymaking, Christmas tree
lighting ceremonies, winter carnivals and the festive food festivals
plus the usual destination.
The Gambia
Though
the Gambia (in West Africa) is small, it offers a wide variety of sites
to tourists. There are numerous land-based tours, mixed excursions and
river trips visitors can experience.
Tips for choosing a December destination
Pick five possible places you want to see.
These
could be in Nigeria, such as Calabar, Lagos, Anambra, Kano, and Jos. Or
they could be foreign destinations, such as London, Paris, Tokyo,
Madrid and Dubai. Then decide when you want to go, how long you want to
stay and what you want to budget for flights and accommodations.
Compare flights to every city
The
internet makes this easy to do. Check the prices and the times that
flights are available. If you’re on a tight budget, this is when crucial
differences might begin to emerge.
Check out potential accommodations
Some
cities are more expensive than others. Look into all the options, such
as hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and other possibilities. Could
you save a substantial amount of money if you stayed just outside the
city you want to visit??
Find out about surrounding cities or countries
You
don’t want to stay in one place the whole time, but you also don’t want
to spend a lot of time travelling. Research how to get from one place
to another, such as a bus, train, ferry or rental car.
Stalk social media and the internet
Hashtags
can help you find what others are saying about your destination choices
on social media. Travel blogs are a great source, too. You can also
just Google the places and find statistics, photographs and points of
interest.
With the aforementioned knowledge, you can choose the destination best suited for you.
Wow I saw this on nairaland, I will like to visit Dubai but na money be koko so am trusting God to provide.
Dubai is a nice place to be as it is one of the largest tourist centre in the world. You can consider lagos though but as for me andy family we are considering Jerusalem