The 5 Hottest Destinations for Winter Sun
Although we love celebrating a white Christmas, there is another part of us that dreams of sunning ourselves on a tropical beach, far away from the icy cold, and relaxing instead of being responsible for a million holiday obligations and parties. Luckily for us, sunny skies and sandy beaches are only a few clicks away. With travel budget sites like Expedia and Priceline, you can go anywhere in the world you want for a fraction of the price. You won’t get any winter blues when you can travel to these top winter sunny travel destinations:
You don’t actually have to travel far to experience sunny skies, since it’s currently South America’s summer. We recommend heading to Rio de Janeiro, which is perfect for party people and beach lovers. It’s got everything you need for a fun vacation: drinking, partying, dancing, and lots and lots of sun. Tan yourself on Ipanema Beach, and explore Barra da Tijuca for its food and shopping. If you manage to get there in February, prepare yourself for the raucous Mardi Gras celebrations.
In Aruba, the average temperature during winter is 86 degrees, and never dips below 85 degrees the rest of the year. What more could you ask for? Oh yeah – Aruba also has white sand beaches, where you can scuba dive off of Hadicurari Beach, get in some gambling at a Palm Beach casino, or visit the Arikok National Park, which is full of animals you won’t get to see anywhere else. It’s a short hop when you fly from Jetblue, which often has cheap flights for sale.
Bali is fast becoming a must-see destination for travelers of all stripes. We have heard so much about the friendliness of the people, the beauty of its beaches, and the awesomeness of its many temples. When you get there, make sure to visit Ubud, Bali’s center, where there is something for everyone from appetizing food to soothing massages to challenging hikes, and to seek out Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali’s “Temple By The Lake” for soul-soothing beauty.
If you want a destination that is a little off the beaten track, check out Senegal in west Africa. It’s got a gorgeous coastline, and is filled with natural wonders, such as the Parc National des Oiseaux du Djoudj, a bird sanctuary with almost three hundred species of birds, and Lac Rose, a lagoon famed for its faint pink shimmer and high salt content. Lac Rose also has an emerging salt industry.
Cambodia is another place that is great for a winter traveller. With serene beaches and many beautiful ancient sites to see in Phnomh Penh, you can choose to relax, or to educate yourself on its history. Whatever you do, don’t miss the Angkor Wat temples, or the Royal Palace in Phnomh Penh. For nature lovers, pay a visit to the Peam Krasaop Wildlife Sanctuary, which houses millions of mangroves that protects the coast from erosion, and is also home to a wide variety of bird species.
By Allison Preston. Allison is an avid shopper and an experienced writer with a passion for deals and coupons and for saving her readers money. She currently writes for leading coupon and online promo code site bluepromocode.com based in Santa Monica, California.
