The two kinds of travelers shown by winter include people who seek powder-white snow and those who want the sunshine and heat when the weather turns chilly. You want snowy mountains, a holiday city, or a visit to the desert, whatever you want, there is a destination in the world that will provide you with a wonderful winter holiday. These are the best winter holidays that you can consider next time.
During winter, most other places are characterized by snow and cold, but Palm Springs is characterized by sunshine, warmth, and adventure in the outdoors. This is a desert oasis on the Southern California coast, which is also among the most appropriate places to go in case you want to get rid of the freezing temperatures.
In the winter, the daytime temperature in Palm Springs is generally between mid-70s and low 80s Fahrenheit (approximately between 24 and 28 o C), so it is ideal to be out and about. You have options of hiking picturesque trails in Indian Canyons, riding the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway to have panoramic views, exploring mid-century modern architecture units, or roaming through colorful local shops and art galleries.
This will particularly be attractive to travelers planning a vacation, as they can enjoy all the amenities of the resort (dining, hiking, and sightseeing) without the heat that is a hallmark of the summer season. Need trip ideas or advice on how to put an itinerary together? This handy Palm Springs itinerary has lots of great ideas on how to maximize your stay in this place during winter.
Various winter events (Palm Springs art festivals, golf tournaments, and outdoor markets) are also found in Palm Springs. You may want to have a spa retreat, relax by the pool, or want to see the natural beauty that the desert in the area has to offer. Palm Springs is a warm, refreshing break from the winter chill elsewhere.
There is no destination that is as magical as Lapland during winter. Far up in Finland, it is a dreamy place with frozen forests and glass igloos and unending snowfields. Tourists are able to have rides on reindeer sleighs, snowmobiles, and dog sled rides sliding over the frozen lands.
Among the largest attractions is the Northern Lights, which are known to dance in the sky in the months between December and March. Visiting Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is a really magical experience for the family.
Banff in Alberta is among the most suitable winter locations for adventure lovers. The Canadian Rockies become a heaven for skiers and snowboarders, and there are such resorts as Sunshine Village and Lake Louise, which are among the world's top.
In case you are feeling less active, go on a scenic gondola ride in the Banff Upper Hot Springs, or snowshoe along the winter trails. Banff is a dream place with the turquoise frozen lakes, majestic mountains, and crisp alpine air.
New York City is more of an attraction during winter. NYC is vibrant between November and January with festival holiday markets to the iconic Christmas tree, and the ice-skating pond of Rockefeller Center.
See the Broadway performances, cafes, and walks in Central Park that are covered with snow. This season is a great place to tour the city, even when the holiday subsides and there are fewer crowds in the museums, and others are making their quieter visits.
The winter in Japan is a blend of serenity and hoppy lifestyle. Tokyo is always bustling all through the year with warm bowls of ramen, winter lights, and exclusive New Year festivities.
Travelers can go nearby to take a trip to Hakone or Nagano to take a dip into hot springs (onsen) in the snowy mountains. Winters are also characterized by amazing scenes of the Fuji mountain, particularly on cold mornings of clear days.
Zermatt, the location of the movie, is a paradise for any skier set against the mythical Matterhorn. The village reminds a winter fairytale with wooden chalets, blinking lights, and a street free of cars.
The hills are among the best in Europe, and even non-skiers can have the pleasure of mountain railways, winter hikes, and fine dinners. It is a lavish yet memorable experience of winter.
As the opposite seasons occur in the northern hemisphere, New Zealand can become the destination of winter travelers as they can leave their home to find sunshine and summer activities in Queenstown. Jan and February are the months of high temperatures, which are ideal for having some jet-boating, hiking, bungee jumping, and vineyard tours.
The scenery is beautiful and lush with crystal lakes and scenic mountains. It is the best place to visit when one does not want snow but sunshine.
To have a winter like no other, one may visit Reykjavik and get impressive sights. There is ice caves, geothermal spas such as the Blue Lagoon, and the beautiful Golden Circle road that travelers visit.
The Northern Lights are also best viewed during winter and when the skies are clearer (when it is not in the city).
Winter does not necessarily mean a season of staying at home. Desire snow-white villages, bright auroras, or busting hell in hot weather? There is a winter resort where every kind of tourist will find themselves. The winter season is one of the best periods to travel to various regions of the world due to the frozen perfection of Lapland and the desert charm of Palm Springs. These places are memorable experiences that you will always remember.
