Pack Your Bags! These Are the 8 Best Spots to Celebrate the Winter Solstice

While the Spring and Fall equinoxes get most of the glory at the ancient Chichen Itza ruins (the sun casts a shadow over El Castillo that appears like a snake cascading down the side of the pyramid), the Winter solstice has its own optical illusion. If you're facing the pyramid from the western side, the sun appears to roll up the structure as it's rising before finally being cast off into the morning sky. Plus, if you're not too keen on the cold, escaping to a tropical getaway this December doesn't sound half bad either.