| Do you need a break from the cold? If you need to | | | | in the packages is accommodation, food, transfers |
| thaw out then consider taking a vacation to a warm | | | | and water sports. |
| weather destination. You will return tan, refreshed | | | | If you have more time and money then consider |
| and ready to brave the rest of the winter. Here are | | | | taking a winter vacation in the Southern Hemisphere |
| some suggestions for taking a winter holiday. | | | | which is summer during the U.S.' winter. Rio de Janeiro |
| First off, you need to decide how long you can get | | | | has the world famous beaches of Ipanema and |
| away and how much travel you want to do. Since | | | | Copacabana with Sugar Loaf as a rugged mountain |
| most of the U.S. is cold in winter you'll have to go | | | | backdrop. Since Rio is a large city, it boasts five star |
| south to find warm weather. If you only have a few | | | | hotels, fine dining and many nightlife options. Another |
| days then it makes sense to keep your winter trip | | | | holiday destination south of the equator is Australia. |
| close to home since you don't want to spend a large | | | | The Gold Coast is full of sun and sand options and |
| part of your holiday on a plane. | | | | the cities of Sydney and Melbourne have a European |
| Consider visiting southern Florida which has loads of | | | | feel. If you're up for some adventure then visit the |
| options and tropical weather throughout the winter. | | | | interior and explore the outback. |
| Miami is fantastic for visiting the beach, soaking up | | | | Southeast Asia is a popular destination due to its |
| the sun and enjoying the nightlife of South Beach. If | | | | affordability and richness in culture. Singapore is not |
| you want a slower pace and fewer crowds, consider | | | | only full of sights, luxury hotels and culture but it is |
| the Florida Keys. Key West is a quaint city full of bed | | | | known for being a very clean country. Malaysia has |
| and breakfasts with plenty to do for the entire | | | | many white sand beaches and islands with |
| family including water sports and nightlife. | | | | accommodations ranging from simple bungalows to |
| A bit farther (but not by much) is the Caribbean. | | | | lavish resorts. Thailand is another country brimming |
| You'll need a passport and the flights are more | | | | with ancient sights and gorgeous beaches and its |
| expensive but it is well worth it. There are tons of | | | | people are known for their hospitality. |
| tropical islands from which to choose and there are | | | | If you need to find some warm weather then there |
| French, Dutch, British, Latin and other influences to | | | | are many options for winter vacations. Take lots of |
| give you some culture. The Dominican Republic is | | | | pictures and don't forget your sunscreen! |
| know for its inexpensive all inclusive resorts; included | | | | |