For those who love to get off the beaten path, try a winter escape in Finland’s Oulu, a European Capital of Culture; or a desert dream in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, where the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is finally cutting its ribbon. Or make a stop at one of the best places to travel in December, all featured on our annual list of the Best Places to Go, on the way to the places where you have to go. This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.