Winter vacation is a perfect way to take a break from your routine life and spend some quality time with your family and friends. To help you work on your travel plans for the upcoming winter vacation, we have come up with this post. From tropical destinations to snowy wonderlands, in this article, we have rounded up the 21 amazing travel destinations for your next winter vacation.
Turks and Caicos
The winter season is the perfect time to take a trip to this very fascinating cluster of Caribbean Islands. The entire landscape of this wonderful destination is surrounded by crystal clear waters and sandy beaches where people can relax and unwind. As a tourist, you can enjoy snorkeling, boating, and many other types of watersports activities. Some of the most popular tourist destinations on these islands are mostly based on beaches and watersports activities like Grace Bay Beach, Parrot Cay Beach Resort, and Taylor Bay among other attractions.
St. Lucia
While visiting St. Lucia in winter, you’ll experience plenty of sunshine. There are a lot of fascinating places to visit in this Caribbean island nation. You can explore natural sites like waterfalls, beaches, and mountains upon your trip to St. Lucia. Adventure seekers would also love the local hiking trails that this destination has to offer. Don’t forget to take a tour of the bustling street life. For hiking and scenic views, you should definitely explore the Gros Piton and Anse Chastanet Beach for swimming and snorkeling.
Hanoi
According to travelers and other types of tourism professionals, the best time to visit Hanoi is the pre-winter season, which starts in October. You can spend your winter vacation in the capital of Vietnam, exploring its centuries-old heritage. This Southeast Asian city also enjoys a very rich culture, which is perfectly reflected by the city’s historical architecture. Upon your visit to the city, don’t forget to take a trip to Hanoi Old Town Quarter, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, and Water Puppet Theatre among other attractions.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the most amazing travel destinations for winter vacation. You should never miss visiting places and natural attractions like La Fortuna, San José, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio National Park during the winter season upon your trip to Costa Rica. The national parks in this Central American country offer many different thrilling activities to adventure seekers like river rafting, zip-lining, cave tubing and so much more.
Curacao
If you are looking for the best time to visit Curaçao, then it is between December and April. This means you can choose this Caribbean island nation as your travel destination for your next winter vacation. You’ll be greeted by a thriving and welcoming community with very colorful Caribbean culture. Places like Little Curacao, Mambo Beach, Queen Emma Bridge and Playa Porto Marie, which are very famous for snorkeling and seaside activities are a must-visit.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is one of the most famous natural attractions in the United States. It becomes a snowy destination during the winter season. People who visit it in winter can enjoy a variety of adventure sports like snow tubing, skiing, and snowboarding. The place is quite famous for its winter adventures among travelers from different parts of the world. If you want to enjoy the best natural views or ski resorts in the area, you should definitely try visiting Homewood Mountain Resort.
Phuket
The number of tourists visiting Phuket increases dramatically during the winter season. It is one of the most famous cities in Thailand among travelers. During the winter season, the place has a cool, dry climate. It is not too warm or cold, perfect for you to spend some time on the beach, sunbathing or indulging in other types of seaside activities. When in Phuket, don’t forget to visit Sunday Walking Street Market, Phuket Indy Night Market, Phuket Thai Hua Museum, and Thalang Road.
Whistler, BC
Whistler is a well-known municipality in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most amazing travel destinations for winter vacation. You can visit this place from December till March. The mountains in the region offer perfect skiing conditions during the winter season. Due to its proximity to coastal regions, Whistler in British Columbia has much more bearable temperatures during the winter season as compared to many other places in Canada. You would surely have a great time enjoying winter activities in Whistler, which include winter zip-lining, snowboarding, skiing, and snowshoeing. There are many other cities that turn into a winter wonderland that you can take a trip to during your vacation.
Tulum
Want to enjoy warm sunny days during the winter season? If yes, then you should definitely try visiting Tulum during your winter vacation. It is a very well-known metropolitan area in Mexico among tourists for a number of reasons. If you want to experience the best of snorkeling and other underwater activities, you should try exploring the natural attraction of Gran Cenote. Along with Tulum boat tours, you can also get to know more about the region’s intriguing history by visiting the Tulum Archeological Site.
Tip to Remember: One thing you should keep in mind is that try to avoid walking alone at night when in Tulum to be on the safe side.
Dubai
With sun-kissed beaches and world-class entertainment avenues that provide you with a variety of fun-filled activities all year round, Dubai is undoubtedly one of the best travel destinations for a winter vacation. From desert safari to fine dining experience and waterfront attractions, this Emirate is truly a tourist haven. You can also enjoy indoor skiing and other types of winter sports activities when in Dubai. It would also be a good idea for you to visit Creek Park to spend some quality time with your family and friends. Don’t forget to take a closer look at Burj Khalifa — the world’s tallest building — upon your trip to Dubai.
Panama
Spend your winter vacation in Panama and enjoy the region’s very pleasant weather, which is basically cool and windy. This Central American country has a tropical climate and is widely popular for its natural and man-made attractions. You should definitely try visiting the historical heritage site of Panama Viejo and Biomuseo, which is a uniquely designed biodiversity museum. And, let’s not forget about the region’s wildlife sanctuary Parque Nacional Soberanía and Playa Venao, which is a highly popular surfing beach offering lodges for short stays.
San Diego
The weather stays quite pleasant in San Diego during the winter season. This Californian city receives plenty of sunshine and experiences mild temperatures (probably better than many other places around the country). This is one of the key reasons why we have added it to our list of the best travel destinations for winter vacation. San Diego is also famous for a lot of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and paragliding among other adventurous things to do.
Bahamas
Starting from the mid of December to the mid of April is the golden time to visit the Bahamas. You can enjoy a variety of seaside activities and capture captivating photos of the picturesque pink sand beaches of this Caribbean Island nation. If you like swimming, snorkeling, or other types of watersports, head over to the very famous Blue Lagoon Island. It is so beautiful that only walking by the beach lined with coconut trees and gazing at the crystal clear water of the sea will be an unforgettable experience.
Montego Bay, Jamaica
The month of January, during which Montego Bay experiences the coldest season of the year, is the perfect time to visit it. The weather of this Jamaican city stays very pleasant and airy, which is why it is bustling with tourist activities during the winter season. Montego Bay is quite popular among tourists from around the world because of its breathtaking natural sites. Upon your visit to this Jamaican city don’t forget to explore places like Doctor’s Cave Beach and Martha Brae River among other attractions.
Boracay Islands, Philippines
Make the most of your winter vacation by visiting Boracay Islands in the Philippines. It experiences ideal weather from December to April and a lot of tourists visit the island during this season. There is also plenty of sunshine during these months. This means you can enjoy many different types of tourism, sea-side and watersports activities on this perfect beach destination due to pleasant weather.
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Another coastal region in the world that enjoys very mild weather throughout the year. Punta Cana has many beaches and natural sights for tourists to explore. It is one of the best travel destinations for winter. Travelers from different parts of the world visit this city in the Dominican Republic to make the most of their holidays among their friends and families. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Punta Cana include Bavaro Beach, Playa Macao, and Scape Theme Park among other places.
British Virgin Islands
Known as an all-year tourist destination, the British Virgin Islands is a fascinating place to spend your winter vacation. In fact, the winter season is the best time of the year to visit these islands. It is because the chances of rainfall are very low and the weather stays dry for a few months, which means tourists can conveniently enjoy different types of adventure activities and don’t have to worry much about tropical showers. Places to visit in the British Virgin Islands are Necker Island beach resort, the Baths (a beach with popular rock formations), and Guana Island among other natural attractions.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
With an average temperature of around 89 degrees, the weather in Chiang Mai doesn’t get very cold during the winter season. This makes it an ideal place for travelers trying to escape from the extreme cold and snowy weather of the winter season. This pleasantly cool season in this very popular city of Thailand could last for more than two months. Upon your trip to Chiang Mai in Thailand, you can explore some of the city’s oldest temples and other types of historical sites or experience a night safari.
Hawaii
Another very popular destination among tourists to visit during the winter season is Hawaii — and rightfully so. From November to April, these islands in the Pacific Ocean experience the best weather of the year. Hawaii is a US state, which is located 2000 kilometers away from the mainland. Formed as a result of volcanic activities, the islands in the state of Hawaii have some of the most beautiful natural attractions based on beaches and mountainous regions. You can visit Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, to explore the best that this island state has to offer.
Mauritius
The beauty of Mauritius Island is at its peak from November to April, which means we have found you just another perfect spot to make the most of your vacation by spending some quality time with your loved ones. Mauritius is highly popular among tourists because of its breathtaking natural beauty. The place is a cluster of world-famous beaches and incredibly beautiful natural parks with lush green landscapes. You should definitely try exploring Le Morne Brabant, Black River Gorges National Park, and Flic En Flac beach among other attractions.
Canary Islands
With average temperatures hovering around 68 degrees during the winter season, the Canary Islands is one of the best travel destinations to spend your winter vacation. These beautiful islands in Spain receive plenty of sunshine even during the winter season, which means you can head out and explore a lot of exciting things upon your trip to this fascinating place. The Canary Islands in Spain are very famous for the different types of tourism spots, such as Siam Theme Park, Timanfaya National Park, and Mount Teide among other beach and seaside attractions.
These were the 21 most amazing travel destinations for winter vacations. There are also many worth-visiting European countries that you can explore during the holiday season. No matter what your preferences are, pick a destination where you and your loved ones can spend some quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day routine.
