December is a hot time for travel, as many choose their holiday breaks to blow off steam and venture elsewhere. It can, however, be tedious to plan out which places are worth seeking out. We’ve narrowed it down for you to have an easier time deciding where to spend Christmas, either with friends and loved ones or all by yourself as a solo traveler. Here are four destinations we recommend visiting during the holidays.

For Filipino travelers, Japan continues to be one of the top leisure destinations. There are the usual spots to visit, like Tokyo, for iconic sites like the Shibuya crossing and the Sensō-ji Temple. For the wintertime, Hokkaido is our recommended spot as it finds itself transformed into a snowy paradise. Time your visit, and you’ll land just in time for the Sapporo Snow Festival, when snow sculptures can be found all over Odori Park. Meanwhile, adrenaline junkies are sure to enjoy the ski and snowboarding trails found at Niseko Village.

With the surge in popularity of K-dramas and K-pop songs, it’s a no-brainer to include South Korea on this list. Top off the mind for South Korean areas to visit include Seoul, where you can find historical sites like the Gyeongbokgung Palace, or hunt down affordable K-pop merch over at the Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center. Worth checking out as well, if you’re an animal lover, is Alpaca World in Hongcheon, Gangwon-do. Here, you’ll be able to encounter the furry friends up close and go for a stroll alongside them.

Perhaps you prefer someplace outside Asia? Venturing as far out as Europe, the quintessential winter destination is Switzerland. Just imagine riding through snowy mountaintops via cable car, warming yourself up to a hearty serving of fresh bread and warm fondue, and washing it down with a mug of hot cocoa. Getting around is easy if you have a Swiss Travel Pass, which allows you access to unlimited rides on trains, boats, buses, and premium panorama trains across the country. You can venture as far out as the Matterhorn Mountain in Zermatt, a familiar sight many might recognize as the inspiration for the chocolate brand Toblerone.

If you’re looking for something a little closer to home, Baguio City never disappoints. It’s just the right amount of cool, and there’s plenty to explore for repeat vacations. Art lovers have the BenCab Museum to trek through, park lovers have the stretch of Burnham Park and the picnic sites of Camp John Hay to enjoy, and then there’s the Baguio City Market full of local delicacies, clothing finds, and souvenir bargains to hunt down. Plus, returning to Manila is just a drive away.