Best Winter Vacations

It's finally winter and we get to execute our much awaited holidays and vacations, isn't it? Most of us don't get time to plan our winter vacations till the last moment. Last week of work and we'll see everyone planning their vacations, and frantically looking for some destinations for their winter vacations. There are so many winter vacations destinations, that it is impossible to list them solely in one article. With the entire world throwing us some amazing options, the forever big question is 'Where exactly do we go?!'

For this very reason, we have listed out these top 10 best winter vacation destinations for you. Choosing from these ten destinations will be a lot easier than searching the whole Internet and adding to the already existing confusion, isn't it? These destinations also include some really famous and wonderful best winter vacation spots in the US. Check them out!

Some of The Best Winter Vacations

1. Lake Tahoe - Lake Tahoe is a beautiful lake located to the west of Carson city and between Nevada and California. If you are looking for some cheap cruises, this is the place to be. Since it is very famous and common among the winter vacations, the infrastructure and the variety in entertainment and activities is huge. It is the largest alpine lake and you can enjoy some quiet fishing here in the summers. In winters, you should try staying at different hotels to make your trip exciting. Honeymooners have their own set of activities they can indulge in.

2. California - Though there are many places to visit in California, we are going to look at the ones that you can visit specially in winter or the winter vacation spots in California. Apart from this park, the other must see places in California include Yosemite National Park, Hot Desert Springs and San Diego and the above-mentioned Lake Tahoe. This state will offer you everything from the desert, the mountains to the beaches and is thus considered one of the best winter vacation destination for families.

3. Caribbean Islands - If you are looking for one of the warm winter vacation spots, the Caribbean islands are it. While planning a trip to the Caribbean islands, you have plan in advance as there are a lot of islands to choose from. Puerto Rico, Dominica, USVI, Barbados are just a few. Most of these islands are visited while on the Caribbean cruises, which are a major attraction during the winter vacations. Apart from the usual scuba diving activities, you can indulge in some submarine rides and go check out volcanic fissures in the sea bed. Buck Island Reef in USVI is something you shouldn't miss as well. Caribbean islands for me are really one of the best winter vacation spots in US.

4. Hawaii - Hawaii has always and will always remain one of the best winter vacation spots. There is just so much you can do here from swimming with sea turtles to actually seeing active volcanoes. Apart from this, you can visit the famous Hawaii volcanoes national park and the Kauai beaches. Kauai has lush green rain forests which is where the movie Jurassic park was shot. Hawaii beaches are famous for their quiet surroundings and the beautiful calm. The Hawaii vacations offer you more vacation spots in Hawaii than just these. Oahu and Maui beaches are two of such spots which you should visit while on your vacation.

5. Death Valley National Park - This is more of a trip than a vacation. However, it is in this list because it has everything in it that can make this a worthwhile experience. There are some really amazing facts about the death valley that will immediately make you want to visit the place. Located in California, this national park cover a total area of 5262sq. Miles with its average temperatures approximately somewhere around 50 degrees Celsius. Some lucky people can see the Milky Way in the night sky while camping in tents in the park. On the other hand, you can also plan a combined vacation with Las Vegas being extremely close.

6. Cape Town - In Cape Town, you can experience and enjoy the exotic culture in South Africa and its diversity too. There is so much to do here that even two vacations won't be enough. Cape Town is the most famous destination in South Africa and people love it for its relaxing environment and the beautiful waters. A lot of types of whales are seen in the waters here and whale watching is a common and interesting activity here.

7. Australia - We all know quite a few facts about the great barrier reef that we'd want to visit it at least once. However, this isn't the only thing that Australian tourism has to offer. You also have safaris in the outback and some unique and world heritage culture. A paradise in its own being, Australia certainly is one of the best winter vacations. So if you want to see the great barrier reef and relax in the sun, Australia is the place to be. From some adventure travel in the outback to some beautiful beaches, there is nothing you'd want to miss here. Australia is also home to some amazing film festivals and you can co-ordinate your vacation with one of these.

8. Rajasthan, India - Rajasthan is a state in India which is famous for its culture around the world. The state is not only beautiful in its culture but also in some of its ancient monuments. The palaces in this state are famous around the globe. This is a perfect option of family vacations and long trips. If you plan earlier, you can book yourselves on the renown 'Palace on Wheels' train journey. Every city has something new to offer. You should also visit the famous Ranthambore national sanctuary.

9. Switzerland - Switzerland really is heaven on earth. It has always been considered one of the most beautiful countries of the world. Switzerland is a place for the honeymooners and the couples, it's their paradise. The main cities here for visit are Zurich, Berne, Lausamme, Geneva and Basle. There are many interesting and amazing Switzerland facts that make this place an even better for a vacation. If you are considering a peaceful and romantic vacation, this is it.

10. Aspen, Colorado - If you are looking for some last minute travel, Aspen is something you might be able to plan in hardly a few hours. With some beautiful mountains and some even more beautiful snow, this is the destination to be. Once there, there is a lot you can do from snow skiing to hiking in the mountains and living there in tents. Aspen has few of the most intriguing sights that Colorado tourism has to offer.

Now that you know these 10 best winter vacations in the US and the world over, it's time you plan one soon. After reading about them, I'm sure you want to visit them all. You can also plan some winter cruises to few of the places mentioned above like Caribbean islands and Cape Town. If you stay nearby to any of these destinations, you can also plan some weekend getaways. So get those bags out, pack them and just leave. Have Fun!