Top Destinations for Winter Travel

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Typically, winter is a slow travel season worldwide but nonetheless it provides great vacation opportunities to many destinations around the world. Some of the destinations for winter travel season experience mild temperatures while others very chilly temperatures but no matter the temperature, the top attractions in the destinations and the comfort that comes with the holiday make up for any severe weather.

Winter Sport top destinations

There are first-rate winter sport destinations; most of which have been there since time immemorial and others have become famous just recently. One thing that is common among winter sports destinations is the fact that they have the right winter environment, low temperature and snow. Needless to mention, you’ll be expected to bring with you warm clothing because any time spent outdoors is sure to be very cold. Some of the winter travel sport destinations are:

1) Swiss Alps – It’s a fascinating part of Switzerland that has been a top winter destination since time immemorial, dating back to 1811. This makes it one of the oldest winter destinations in the world, and perhaps the best of them all. The Swiss Alps pay homage to the world famous St. Moritz Ski resort, arguably the most famous ski resort in the world. This ski resort is among the most warm winter sports destinations. Some of the other must visit spots in the Swiss Alps include places like Zermatt, Davos and Grindelwald.

2) Balkan Mountains – this are magnificent mountain ranges located in the rich country of Bulgaria, and they are an ever famous winter travel destination. A holidaymaker within the Balkan Mountains will relish an amalgamation of cultural centers waiting to be explored and winter sports resorts. It’s an ideal winter travel destination for someone who doesn’t wish to spend a whole holiday on the ski slopes.


3) Lapland – Lapland is a province found in Finland and an ideal winter travel destination for a holidaymaker who relishes enchanted winter landscapes. There are a lot of winter activities that will surely engage you in Lapland ranging from snowmobile touring to rasping safaris. It’s a destination that is fully dedicated to giving ultimate holiday under a winter environment and combining it with the excellent winter sports explains why holidaymakers will always return to Lapland each winter season.

4) Andes – These are the largest, entirely exposed mountain ranges worldwide and cover over a 7,000km stretch of Southern America and partly cover 7 different national boundaries: Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. Traveling to the Andes during winter guarantees a mixture of South American culture and engaging winter sports. If you wish to experience the best of both worlds during your winter holiday, the Andes is an ideal destination as you can take a few days on the ski slopes and the remaining days in the winter sun regions of one of the South American countries.


5) Carpathian Mountains – these are the largest mountain ranges in Eastern Europe covering some parts of Ukraine, Czech Republic, Poland and Romania. No matter which country you choose to access the Carpathian Mountains, be guaranteed to get the best winter sport holidays that you could ever imagine. If you’re looking to have a vacation on ski slopes, you might want to access the mountains through Poland or/and Czech Republic.

6) Rocky Mountains – the Rocky Mountains fall between Canada and US and you get to enjoy the best of both worlds for your winter holiday. Enjoy either the American or the Canadian cultures, depending on whichever destination you wish to explore the Rocky Mountains in and be able to engage in top-class winter sports.

Winter Sun Top Travel Destinations

Unlike a winter sport destination where a holidaymaker is looking to explore the world against a hoary backdrop, a winter sun holiday destination is for the holidaymaker who wishes to explore the world on a sand and sun style vacation.

1) Thailand – The pearl of South East Asia, Thailand is a popular winter travel tourist destination for all the good reasons – it offers an enthralling and diverse experience to any holidaymaker. From the dazzling natural beaches of Phuket and Koh Samui, to Pattaya and Bangkok’s nightlife, Thailand is an ideal destination for many. During the winter, the Southern Parts of the country are the warmest, providing the kind of weather that makes a day sunbathing on the sand very comfy without being extremely hot.

2) South Africa – You’ll be lost for options when it comes to a winter sun holiday in South Africa. For the exploratory type holidaymaker, you can take a safari at the Kruger Park and if you’re looking for a more conventional holiday to worship the sun, you’ll not go wrong with one of the beach resorts located along the Golden Route.


3) Maldives– if you expect to have a Treasure Island style ambience but with all the 21st century amenities that make a tourist destination, the Maldives will not disappoint. This marvelous tropical island boasts of white sandy beaches that are ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling, thanks to the reefs that lie offshore in wait. Amenities in the island are remarkably excellent, just what you would expect of a well developed and advanced winter travel destination.

4) Egypt – This top winter destination is meant for the traveler who has a keen interest in culture and history. This destination combines perfect climate with incomparable attractions. During the winter, the temperature is at a perfect 20 degrees Celsius, allowing you to explore such places like The Sphinx, Great Pyramids and the Valley of the Kings.

5) Dominica – many winter travelers have come to fall in love with this Caribbean winter destination, but what would you expect of a destination that offers extraordinary quality of outdoor activities. There is also a wide range of options when it comes to a traditional beach holiday in this Caribbean holiday destination. The interior of the Dominica is adorned with a rainforest landscape full with hot springs and hidden waterfalls waiting for your exploration. If you didn’t carry some hiking boots, it would do you good to rent some and find out what this winter destination has in store for you, as you explore the implausible landscape.

Written by: Shue
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