7 Hot Winter Vacation Spots from Around the World

Though winter never seems too bad at first, but after a while, when the cold prevents your car from starting and the snow turns to gray, this season starts getting the better of us.

But don't you worry; we have come up with some of the best winter vacation spots from around the world to defeat your seasonal doldrums and cure the wintertime blues. Time for a HOT winter break, eh?

Rajasthan, India

One of the best times to visit the royal state of Rajasthan is during the winters when the state experiences cold climatic conditions during the winter months, much like other North Indian states. This turns out to be pleasant experience for the western travelers who are not accustomed to the heat India is otherwise known for.

There is something magical about visiting the different forts and palaces of Rajasthan, coupled with traditional folk dances and the famed Rajasthani hospitality.

Aspen, Colorado, USA

Aspen, Colorado is one of the most beautiful and scenic places along the Rocky Mountain Coast of the United States. The small town vibe prevalent in Aspen is perfect for anyone looking o get away for a ski holiday.

Not much into shredding down the slopes? No worries! Aspen has a great night life, plenty of festivals, and also hosts the annual Winter X Games!

Yosemite, California, USA

Yosemite Valley is the centerpiece of Yosemite National Park in California with grand waterfalls, flowing creeks, picturesque hiking and monumental granite cliffs.

During the winter months it is a pure white wonderland for travelers who want to snowshoe, cross-country ski, make snowmen or simply sit in a lodge by a cozy fireplace.

Ireland

If you’re lucky with the weather, Ireland is just stunning in the winter. Rolling hills in every shade of green, clear blue skies, snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes — and sometimes you wouldn’t see or hear another soul for miles.

And don't forget to gulp down some of the best Irish coffee in the country.

Berlin, Germany

Germany gets a bad reputation for its northern European location. Summers are short and winters are long. With the Alps in the south and the North Sea the country’s only access to open water, the country isn’t exactly situated in a warm & sunny climate.

There’s no better way to kick of a cold and dark winter than with a mug of glühwein and some hearty sausage from a Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) and Berlin has some of the country’s best!

Norway

Norway has everything what it takes to be the best winter destination. Cool, trendy and very chic cities and spectacular skiing conditions! I’m sold because I have visited Norway many times, but believe me you will be in love from the very first day. No matter what you like Norway has it for you.

You are an art lover, you are a foodie, you love music? Bergen and Oslo will make you happy. You love winter sports, serious adventure, little villages and fairy tail views go for Flam and Hemsedal!

Beijing, China

Beijing is a fantastic winter destination during the winters! The best part about going in the winter is that it’s generally quieter, as being in the north of China, it can get pretty cold and snowy.

This also means that the lakes freeze up and you can go ice skating or ice scooting, on them. Also, in the winter time Beijing suffers much less from smog. The Great Wall is also stunning in winter!

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