Winter Holidays
Winter is here, and it smells like fun, it’s time to think about Winter Holidays. Find this fun in the many celebrations and getaways that come with the season.
You can make the most of the Winter Holidays by enjoying the activities that come with snow. Or you could take a break to somewhere hotter like the Bahamas. So, whichever you prefer, here is a mini-guide for your holiday.
Snow Skiing for your Winter Holidays
You would agree with me that snow skiing matches winter perfectly. Winter comes with grand peaks of firm light snow where you can ski up and back.
Surrounding the peaks are valleys of thick and fluffy snow for you to tramp through. And amazingly, you do not need to go far from home to ski. If you are in a place like New York, you only need to go out and ski.
Find more details on skiing vacations in Europe in this article “Best Skiing Vacation Destinations“
Also You could take a trip outside home, to Italy, Bulgaria, Canada, Scotland, Finland. You could go anywhere with snow for skiing.
In Italy, the Dolomites road awaits you in its splendor of jagged peaks. In Canada, Whistler-Blackcomb in Sunshine Village spells ski. You get to ski around the largest skiable area of rocky and spiny mountains.
And in California, you ski comfortably at the Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows of shorter snow elevations. What other way can you enjoy winter holidays if not snow Skiing?
What about Dog Sledding for you Winter Holidays?
If you want a thrilling adventure, then go Dog Sledding. And not just you, but with family, friends, or your work buddies. You can have a gentle ride in a sled, or a lively ride along with corners, with the snow trailing your sled.
The latter will give you the feeling of Christmas, like you’re with Santa on his sleigh, with gifts to go around. Sounds exciting, right? So, why not go to Finland, the home of Santa, to experience a fantastic ride? Or visit Lake Placid and various locations in Alaska for an adventurous Holiday.
You could also visit Norway, which has Tromso Island. The island has the perfect landscape for your dog sledding experience. And at night, it gets even more interesting as you ride, following the northern lights.
Ice Skating would be fun thing to do this Winter Holidays.
Have a blast as you enjoy both skating and the company of fellow skaters like you. A historical place you could go to is the Rideau Canal Skateway, located in Ottawa, Canada.
During summertime, the skateway is a canal with boats. But winter comes, and it freezes naturally, so you, with the people of Ottawa, can enjoy the winter holidays.
Prices of vacation rentals in your Winter Holidays in Ottawa
Booking.comYou could also visit the Keystone Lake Ice Rink in Colorado. The Keystone Ice rink is one beautiful ice rink present in Colorado.
You can come here to skate every day of your holiday, cause you don’t need to pay to skate. Or go over to the Eiffel Tower to enjoy a view of the stunning city of Paris while you skate.
You can compare Ottawa prices with Paris prices for vacation Rentals and choose what’s best for your Winter Holidays (Paris maps below)
Booking.comNow, if you would rather go warm for the Winter Holidays, here are some places you could visit.
Maldives
With an average winter temperature of 27⁰C, Maldives will give you all the warmth you need. You may decide to stay a day in the water villas or the sandy islets. Here, you enjoy the serenity from the impeccable Indian ocean and the coral reefs beautifying it.
The luxury hotels and resorts in the Maldives have beaches at their doorstep. So on another day, you could go scuba diving or snorkel on the beach.
The Caribbean
If you’re going for the warm winter holiday for more than a season, the Caribbean has enough cities for you. Winter comes with sunshine and large beaches in the Caribbean.
St. Lucia has beautiful fishing villages which you can explore. It also has prolific volcano peaks and a rainforest filled with wildlife. All these make it so attractive.
While Barbados has long sandy beaches, the Bahamas comes with pink sand. It is a beautiful sight with green sea turtles and orange starfishes.
So your winter holiday finds you having a sunbath amidst palm trees. And a melody from flying yellow-throated birds.
Vacation rentals and hotels in Downtown Nassau in the Bahamas.
Booking.comNothing short of these wonders is what you’ll discover in Cuba and many other cities of the Caribbean. However it is not advisable to travel to Cuba, due to covid-19 and political instability (the regime is about to fall). There is lack of medicine and lack of food in Cuba. You can find out more about what’s going on in Cuba in the article “Don’t travel to Cuba“.
Thailand
Thailand is a temperate country of rich Islands with turquoise seas and powder-soft beaches. A popular winter destination here is the island of Phuket, on the west coast of Thailand. Here, you can sit and enjoy the scenery, or you could go snorkeling.
Besides the beautiful beaches, you will love the food and culture. So you can trust that your winter holiday here is both warm and exciting.
See the prices of vacation rentals in Phuket near Patong Beach.
Booking.comAustralia
You can also travel to Australia for a warm winter. Because luckily, while it is snowing heavily in New York, it’s summertime in Australia.
Australia has beautiful places to visit too. In the southern part of Australia, you get to watch some whales from one of the many beaches. And if you move to the North-West coast, you’d encounter the Great Barrier Reef.
Here, you could go diving or snorkeling. You could also discover coral reefs, and if you’re lucky, you’ll see some turtles.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands of Spain is a place to also visit for a warm winter holiday. It comes with an average temperature of 21⁰C all through the year. And each of the Islands is unique and different from the others.
Tenerife, for example, has two climate zones in it. The hottest beach is in the southern part, with primarily dry terrains. You will then find the beautiful beaches in the south, with tropical forests beautifying the landscape.
There is also a snow-capped volcano peak, with hiking trails for you to go mountain hiking.
While Gran Canaria also offers mountain hiking activities, La Palma lets you enjoy a quiet time on the black sand beach. And at Fuerteventura, the wind blows with the sun shining.
This relaxes you as you lay on its peaceful sand. But, if you are the sporty one, you could swim, surf, snorkel, or get into a speedboat to explore the sea.
Vacation rentals and hotels in Gran Canária
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Hotels in Porto Old Town.
The Editory Boulevard Aliados Hotel, with an excellent location in Porto probably is one of the most beautiful hotels in Europe.
Hotel Eurostars Aliados Porto, located in the heart of the city and near all the main land marks in Porto.
The Hotel Aliados Porto located at Aliados above the historic Guarany café and with nice views from the room windows.
Hotel Mercure Porto Aliados, has a swimming pool, fantastic service and perfect location in Aliados.
Ribeira do Porto Hotel, has unique views to River Douro and to the D. Luís I Bridge in Porto.
Hotel Premium Porto Downtown with a beautiful rooftop with amazing views
Boutique Hotels in Porto Portugal located in Ribeira one of the most beautiful places in Porto
The Zero Box Lodge Porto located in Porto historic area.
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Where to eat Francesinha the famous dish from Porto, 5 of the best Hotels in Porto and Hotels near Porto Airport, Beachfront vacation rental in Porto, things to do in Porto, where to go when you visit Porto.
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