15 Best Vacation Destinations in Winter

Winter is the time of the year you just cannot get out of bed. It is the time when you want to hibernate your way through. It is also the time when a lot of holidays come through your way, making it the time to meet and spend quality time with your family, friends and your better half. But instead of spending the whole time in your home, you can go to some amazing vacation destination suitable for winter season. So let us take a look at fifteen best destination vacations in winter.

Panama

The Central American country is a place to be at during the winter season. The fact that it is really affordable also helps. With a growing tourism sector in the country with the government providing tax discounts for foreign tourists, Panama is said to be a good place to spend some quality time.

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Swiss Alps

Want to spend the night in a Whitepod at the mountainside? Want to trek through glacier slopes which are way less crowded? Swiss Alps is the destination for you this winter. Join expert campers and guides to help you ice climb and ski.

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Big Sky, Montana

Big Sky is known as the winter haven. Seventy-two kilometers south-west of Bozeman, this town is called the gateway to Yellowstone by its own community. The place is known to have Americas best skiable terrain.

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Queenstown, New Zealand

The best part of the southern hemisphere is that it is summer there when the rest of the world in engulfed in the cold winter. Skiing, jet boating, snowboarding, bungy jumping, mountain biking, whitewater rafting are few of the activities you can take part in at Queensland New Zealand.

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Chamonix, France

The scenic beauty of this place cannot be explained. The Chamonix is known for the fresh snow which makes the views all the more beautiful. Located in the French part of Alps, you can enjoy activities such as skiing, cable cars. Unlike the usual destination which has road and rail as the main forms of transportation, Chamonix also has cable cars as one of the main forms of transport.

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Bahamas

The Bahamas is known to generate most of its revenue through means of tourism. Around 60% of its GDP comes from tourism and its half of the country’s workforce is employed because of tourism. Grand Bahama Island, Long Island, The Berry island, The Exumas, Nassau and Paradise Islands are the place to go to on your trip to the Bahamas. Do not forget to try your hands on snorkelling and scuba diving.

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Milan, Italy

If you are someone who has an interesting art, Milan is definitely the place for you. Be inspired by the sight of masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Michaelangelo which you find all around the beautiful streets of Milan. Villa Necchi Campiglio, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Teatro Alla Scala are a few places you cannot miss on your trip to Milan.

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Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks, also known as the Golden Heart City is the place to be at to catch a glimpse of the mesmerizing Northern Lights. A place is known to host many winter games, Fairbanks hosted the Artic Winter Games of 2014. Fairbanks is also known for the World Ice Art Championship and Iditarod dog sled race. Though, missing out on the Northern Lights would be something that will weigh heavy on your life forever.

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Kiruna, Sweden

Known for its untouched wilderness and world’s biggest non-populated area, Kiruna relies on tourism as one of its major sources of income. Hunting, fishing, visiting the mine, Abisko Scientific Research Station, the church, and the Institute of Space Physics or Esrange are a few great activities that will take up your time on your visit to Kiruna. One of the major attraction is the 80 room Ice Hotel which is rebuilt every year after the spring season.

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Vienna, Austria

The capital city of Austria, Vienna is the place where Mozart spent the last decade of his life. So of the places to visit while in Vienna are the Reisenrad, the Hofburg and Schonbrunn. Vienna attracts over eight million tourists per year with over a hundred art museums as attractions. Vienna also hosts a good number of churches – St. Stephen’s Cathedral being one of the most famous.

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Dominican Republic

Like some of the other destination, Dominican Republic also relies on tourism to stabilise their economy. And unlike other tourist spots, it is pretty affordable. It is the most popular destination in the Caribbean. The towns like Jarabacoa and Constanza are constantly being helped by the of ecotourism in the country. Do not miss Santa Domingo on your visit to the Dominican Republic.

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Patagonia, Argentina

The Andes Mountains is the major attraction at Patagonia during the winter season. The snow covered mountain is a treat to watch during the season. The remote backpacking destination is filled with glaciers, and the tourist attraction has considerably increased during the second half of the twentieth century. To get the first-hand experience on icy glaciers, make sure to visit the Los Glaciares National Park.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik is known to be one of the location for the shoot of the most popular series –  The Game of Thrones. Besides this, it is the place to hike along glaciers and find solace in finding the natural hot springs. Reykjavik is known for its high on energy weekend nightlife. So, if you are someone who loves to hike but is also interested in nightlife, Reykjavik is the place for you.

Skiing, snowshoeing, ice climbing and tubing are some of the adventure sports you can take part in while you are at Whistler Village. With such great activities lined up, the adorable small towns and snowy mountains provide the perfect backdrop for your vacation.

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Cologne, Germany

The best place to visit during the Christmas time. The Christmas Market that lights up the town is a treat to be at. Housing churches like the Cologne Cathedral and the Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne hosts a number of national monuments.

Travelling is a very beautiful thing. It takes your mind off of some of the petty things you worry about. So take up this opportunity and make the most of it. Pack your bags, book your flight and have a great time.