A lot of folks are probably counting down the days to their winter vacation. But while a lot of people will probably be taking the typical beach or ski trip, there are a lot of great destinations to explore when the months turn colder.
Well, “U.S. News & World Report” just came out with their annual list of the Best Winter Vacations, and they're offering some suggestions for everyone - with lists broken down to things like Best Affordable Winter Vacations, the Best Winter Family Vacations and, for the first time, the Best Christmas Vacations.
Overall the mag named Rome as the Best Winter Vacation, and Best Affordable Winter Vacation. If you’re looking for a family vacation, Orlando and Walt Disney World in Florida tops the list, naturally, while Prague earns top honors for Best Christmas Vacation.
Best Winter Vacations
- Rome
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Honolulu-Oahu
- Quebec City
- Auckland, New Zealand
Best Winter Family Vacations
- Orlando-Walt Disney World
- Anaheim-Disneyland
- Branson, Missouri
- Honolulu-Oahu
- Whistler, British Columbia
Best Affordable Winter Vacations
- Rome
- Quebec City
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Seville, Spain
- Costa Rica
Best Christmas Vacations
- Prague
- Vienna
- Taos, New Mexico
- London
- New York City
Source: U.S. News & World Report