When Winter comes to town, it's easy to stay at home in a blanket and rewatch every seasons of Friends... But a quick visit to my top 10 should help you all how to forget about the slush, snow boots, runny noes and the long dark season in no time. This year, why not pack your bags and head to the slopes of Banff, the aquatic playgrounds of Belize and the Red Sea, the town of Key West, or even your own private villa down south? If it takes more than surf or snow to stimulate your senses, head out on a sophisticated city trip to Los Angeles or Melbourne, where sunny skyes and attractive lifestyles meets,or go even farther, on a trip of a lifetime to Rajasthan or Antarctica. Indeed, the icy waters at the bottom of the globe become passable only when the temperatures drop in the Northern Hemisphere, allowing travelers a rare annual opportunity to spot the season's coolest sights – penguins, icebergs, and glaciers!!
Antarctica
An Antarctic winter is far from a tropical paradise..Well imagine a continent surrounded by densely packed ice, darkness, unpredictable blizzards, and temperatures that goes as low as -90º F. With the seasons flipped, winter here in the Northern Hemisphere means that it’s as close to summer as it will ever be at the White Continent, and more than 20,000 tourists now head to the south pole each year to witness its monumental glaciers and icebergs, comical penguins and seabirds, and majestic whales and marine creatures.
Banff
With its backdrop of waterfalls, caves, cliffs, canyons, and glaciers, it's no wonder Banff attracts visitors from around the globe. The famed mountain resort is centered on a spectacular stretch of land preserve, Banff National Park!!!!, which is not only Canada’s oldest national park, but one of the nation’s most persevering tourist draws. Its snow-powdered Canadian Rocky Mountain peaks are its crowning glory, providing some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions – any die-hard skier or nature-lover will tell you that the Rockies’ pristine surroundings will take you to new heights.
Belize
This Central American up-and-comer, is packed with potential. The tiny English-speaking country fronts the Caribbean Sea and offers sunny, warm weather all winter long and loads of adventurous and exciting travel opportunities. : The longest continuous barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere borders the coast of Belize making the waters here outstanding for snorkeling and diving. Inland, the Maya Mountains are swathed in thick rainforests laced with thousands of cascading streams and rivers – ideal for jungle treks and nature-lovin’ tours.
BúziosBrazil
For a ritzy St. Tropez-like escape in the dead of winter, you can’t beat Búzios – located at the tip of a long beach-fringed peninsula just 60 miles north of Rio de Janeiro. This former fishing village retains much of its old-world charm but now boasts a slew of glitzy boutiques, restaurants, and beachfront mansions to complement its fantastic string of 20+ beaches, rugged coastline, and darling town.
Melbourne
Australia’s second-largest city, Melbourne the more sophisticated, savier sister of Sydney. the cultural capital of the continent, with a magnificent array of eateries, boutiques, and nightlife options reflective of its fashionable and worldly patrons. Its vibrant riverfront attractions, fine European architecture, central squares, renowned zoo, botanic gardens, and galleries add to the allure of a winter visit – all augmented by the fact that while we’re CRYING about in the dead of winter here, summer is in full swing Down Under!
Rajasthan
The second-largest state in India derives its name from a term meaning "land of kings,” and today tourists can discover the very essence of India, with its fairy-tale architecture, colorfully turbaned men, rich folk traditions and religious festivals, and desert landscapes of sun-kissed plains and glimmering lake ! An expansive and exotic region, loaded with forts, palaces, gardens, temples, and other monumental relics of the high-society aristocrats who have occupied Rajasthan for centuries, you’ll need at least a week to sample its highlights.
Red Sea
We’re all familiar with Egypt’s ancient wonders, pharaoh-filled history, vast pyramids, and boundless desert, but the world-class beach resorts lining the Red Sea are still somewhat unknown... Yet, where the eternal (and actually crystal blue) Red Sea laps the desert shore is where you’ll find a truly beautiful and exotic destination with much to offer during the cold winter months.
St. Barths
To be honest, I had alot to say about that tiny rocky Caribbean island, but I kept on beeing stuck watching all those beautiful pictures of clear waters, green mountains and under-water wildlife! So...it's all yours to dream-on!!!!
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