Winter Vacations
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Warm Weather Winter Vacations
During the cold winter months, warm weather vacation destinations become more attractive than ever. Hawaii, Florida, Caribbean, Mexico, and even far away places like Fiji and Bora Bora are on every traveler's wish list.
Miami is easy to get to with so many daily flights available, and offers a wide range of things to do: from relaxing on the beach, to spas and nightclubs. If you want to be right in the heart of the famous South Beach, stay at the newly renovated Tides South Beach.
The Biltmore Hotel of Coral Gables is located on 150 acres near Miami, offering golf, spa and poolside luxury.
Expect to find some great winter vacation deals in Mexico this year and several new hotels. The newly opened Banyan Tree Mayakoba is an all-suite getaway with a luxurious spa. Grand Velas Riviera Maya offers scenic ocean views from nearly every suite at the hotel. Set on a private peninsula in Baja California, Palmilla Resort is another great winter vacation resort in Mexico.
Winter Ski Vacations
For ski enthusiasts, there are many excellent options. If you have time, plan a ski vacation to Europe and stay at the Cristallo Palace in Cortina, a famous Italian ski town.
In Colorado, The St. Regis Aspen offers attentive service and a central location. The Sonnenalp Resort of Vail has a European spa and is near 5,000 acres of skiable terrain.
The Woodstock Inn in Vermont is a destination for cross-country skiing fans, offering 75 kilometers of trails. Castle Hill Resort provides access to Okemo Mountain Resort's skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing.
Romantic Winter Vacations
Head to the tropics for sunbathing, spas and ocean views. Taunovo Bay in Fiji offers grea scuba diving and romantic accommodations. British Virgin Islands are well known for their powdery white beaches.
Romantic inns in California, Vermont, Virginia, New York and other destinations provide a quick winter getaway from the city.
