Summer is the traditional vacation season, yet winter can be just as amazing. As long as you have a good supply of hot chocolate and marshmallows to keep you warm, you should be fine. If you enjoy winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding, or simply like the beautiful splendor of the winter months, winter can be just your time to get away for your wintry slice of paradise. Here are a few places to get away this winter and snuggle up for some fun.
Sweden Ice Hotel
Located in the small riverside village of Jukkajarvi, Sweden’s Ice Hotel stands as a famous wintry attraction where you get to spend your vacation in an icy paradise. Each year, the hotel is created out of 10,000 tons of ice from the nearby river along with 30,000 tons of snow. There’s even the Ice Bar, a winter favorite for those of drinking age. The absolute splendor of this ice hotel is break taking. It’s like vacationing in a winter miracle. Your friends won’t believe your photos aren’t imagined imitations on Photoshop.
Yellowstone Park
It’s absolutely gorgeous in the summer, but Yellowstone offers a winter educational program during the cold months so you can learn all about the natural splendors of this beautiful park while experiencing them up close. You can study the park through learning programs within the lodge, or venture out to discover its qualities yourself. Hot chocolate always tastes the best when you have moose to share it with.
Hershey
If you are traveling during Christmas, why not check out the chocolate capital of the world in Hershey, Pennsylvania? The makers of Hershey’s chocolate celebrate the Christmas holiday by creating a Christmas Candy land, dashing out a million Christmas lights in a dazzling display. What better way to spend Christmas than in the land of chocolate?
New England
Featuring some of the finest historical areas in the United States, New England is an ideal place to learn about the history of our country. In addition to the rich history, there are plenty of wintry activities like skiing and snowboarding that are in great abundance throughout New England. Maine features one of the finest ski resorts in the country at Sugarloaf USA. You can also check out the heights of Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeastern section of the United States.
Disney World
If winter really isn’t your thing, you can take a break from it all and head to Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Walt Disney World offers discounted rates during the winter, so you can save on that big Disney vacation you’ve always dreamed of while giving winter the heave.
Budget Vacations
A vacation is the perfect way to kick the winter blues. You can often save on travel prices since it isn’t the peak season. Airlines can be cheaper and hotels often feature special deals. Why not get away for some fun, whether that be skiing the best slopes in the US or sipping margaritas by the pool? You set the vacation fun, so you decide.