Winter Vacations – Warm Weather Destinations
Posted by admin in Winter Vacations on June 14, 2011
Do you need a break from the cold? If you need to thaw out then consider taking a vacation to a warm weather destination. You will return tan, refreshed and ready to brave the rest of the winter. Here are some suggestions for taking a winter holiday.
First off, you need to decide how long you can get away and how much travel you want to do. Since most of the U.S. is cold in winter you’ll have to go south to find warm weather. If you only have a few days then it makes sense to keep your winter trip close to home since you don’t want to spend a large part of your holiday on a plane.
Consider visiting southern Florida which has loads of options and tropical weather throughout the winter. Miami is fantastic for visiting the beach, soaking up the sun and enjoying the nightlife of South Beach. If you want a slower pace and fewer crowds, consider the Florida Keys. Key West is a quaint city full of bed and breakfasts with plenty to do for the entire family including water sports and nightlife.
A bit farther (but not by much) is the Caribbean. You’ll need a passport and the flights are more expensive but it is well worth it. There are tons of tropical islands from which to choose and there are French, Dutch, British, Latin and other influences to give you some culture. The Dominican Republic is know for its inexpensive all inclusive resorts; included in the packages is accommodation, food, transfers and water sports. Read the rest of this entry »
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Top 5 Australian Winter Sun Holiday Destinations
Posted by admin in Winter Holiday on June 14, 2011
So, you’re headed ‘Down Under’ in July or August? Bear in mind if you’re going to Sydney, Melbourne or Perth that it will be winter. Remember, the northern hemisphere summer is the winter in the southern hemisphere.
Gold Coast
Queensland’s Gold Coast will leave you spoilt for choice. The Gold Coast has miles of surfing beaches, lush green rainforest just inland from the coastline, world-class golfing greens and a cluster of theme parks. With every kind of accommodation from exclusive 5-star hotels to sunny beachside apartments you won’t be stuck for a place to stay. Wintertime are still very pleasant with temperatures range from sunny 9 – 21 degrees C (48 to 69 degrees Fahrenheit). It’s really no wonder that the Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite playground.
The Whitsunday Islands
Now we’re really talking tropical! The Whitsunday Islands are 74 lush islands set 100 nautical miles above the Tropic of Capricorn where the average beachside island temperatures hover between 17 and 26 degrees C, even in the depths of winter. With ten deluxe resorts on eight islands there’s plenty to do between relaxing poolside. Guests will enjoy water sports of all kinds, golf courses, treks inland into the forests and of course, scuba diving adventures out to the Great Barrier Reef. Read the rest of this entry »
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