Winter Vacations

Winter vacations promise a well-needed escape, whether it's from a holiday-hectic December, a bitter January, or a drab February. There something about the season that awakens a person's wanderlust, driving countless people north for the wintery ski slopes or south for the summery skies and warm-weather beaches. Whether you are looking for the perfect family cruise in the Caribbean, a snowy retreat to the slopes of Colorado, a sweater-weather jaunt to Austin's South Congress Street, or a week exploring southern Spain, T+L can help find the best deals and most engaging destinations for everyone with the winter travel itch.
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Snow covered Powder Mountain in Utah
This Often-overlooked Utah Ski Area Is the Nation’s Largest — With 500 Inches of Snow a Year and Lift Tickets That Start at Just $19
Vacation homes crowded on the hillside in the downtown Park City ski area during winter in the Wasatch Mountains near Salt Lake City, Utah
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Aerial view of Ragged Mountain Ski Resort
9 Best New Hampshire Ski Resorts to Visit This Winter
Skiing and Snowboarding at Titus Mountain Family Ski Center in Malone- Adirondacks Region
9 Best Places to Ski in New York State
A skier under the ski lift
8 Best Ski Resorts in Michigan, According to Local Experts
Forest covered in snow
This U.S. Ski Resort Gets More Than 400 Inches of Snow a Year — and Sits on an Active Volcano
Powder snow and snowboard on a sunny day in the Alps
20 Best Snowboarding Resorts in the World, According to Expert Boarders
A mother and calf pair of humpback whales, (Megaptera novaeangliae), come to the waters surface
Humpback Whales Are Frolicking in Maui Right Now — Here's Why You Should Too (Video)
Four wines paired with a picnic basket of treats, including cheese and salami made with Martinis Napa Valley Cabernet, duck rillette, truffle popcorn and a wild mushroom and truffle pizza, in Martini Park, at Louis M. Martini Winery, in St. Helena, CA,
This Is the Secret to Experiencing California's Wine Country Without the Crowds
Lake Placid Lodge in New York in Winter
7 Best Winter Lodges in the U.S. With Private Hot Tubs, Spas, and Sleigh Rides
Million Dollar Highway in Colorado during winter
13 Beautiful Winter Drives Around the United States
Aerial drone view of luxury resort in Maldives
10 Best Places to Travel in January 2024
Beaver Creek Colorado Village at Night - Dusk view at twilight of village lights and town at night in winter looking down from ski slopes.
The Most Affordable Winter Vacations in the U.S.
Christmas market on Rathausplatz in Vienna. (with Merry Christmas script in German)
11 Best Places to Travel in December
Key West, Florida Keys
10 Best Warm Places to Travel to This Winter
A pond surrounded by snow covered bushed in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto Is One of the Best Places to Travel in 2023 — and Winter Is an Underrated Time to Visit
Two people skiing down snow covered ski slope, Aspen, Colorado
7 Best Ski Trips for Couples
A ski lift on a snowy mountain at sunrise in Georgia
The Affordable European Ski Destination You Should Have on Your Radar
Three people stand in a bedroom wearing bath robes
The 14 Best Luxury Bathrobes of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Tropical Winter Wonderland at Castaway Cay
7 Cruise Lines Offering Festive Holiday Cruises in 2023
Yosemite winter at the gates
Your Guide to Visiting Yosemite in Winter — Skiing, Snowshoeing, and the Epic 'Firefall' Included
Skier at Heavenly Ski Resort with view of Lake Tahoe
7 Best Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts for a Winter Getaway
Herd of American Bison in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Why You Should Book a Winter Trip to Yellowstone National Park
Group of skiers at Mad River Mountain, Wausau, Wisconsin
11 of the Best Ski Resorts in the Midwest
Skiers outside of Valle Nevado
11 All-inclusive Ski Resorts for Your Next Winter Getaway
People at the top of Mont-Royal with downtown Montréal on the background
How to Plan the Perfect Montreal Winter Vacation — Luxury Hotels, Snowy Adventures, and Incredible Restaurants Included
Scenic view to the Eiffel tower on a day with heavy snow.
Why Paris in Winter Is Always a Good Idea — and What to Do While You're There
Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Mountain, Snaefellsnes, Iceland
How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland
Ski village with skiing people
15 Best Places to Travel in February 2024
El Nido, Philippines
The 15 Best Beach Destinations to Visit in January
Alaska Northern Lights
When and How to See the Northern Lights in Alaska
Hottest Après-Ski Bars: Minus 5º ICE BAR, Queenstown, New Zealand
World's Best Après-Ski Bars
Best winter gloves displayed on gray surface
The 14 Best Winter Gloves, Tested and Reviewed
Ski slopes, lodges, lifts and hotels of Park City Resort Center a year round recreational area in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah
America's Best Ski Towns
lofoten islands norway arctic aurora borealis northern lights
Everything You Need to Know to See the Northern Lights in Norway
Montage opens in Big Sky Montana opens
Montana's Best-kept Secret Is Its Shoulder Season — Here's How to Plan the Perfect Visit
Reykjavik, Iceland
The Best Places to Travel in Europe in February
Young couple skiing on mountain in Austria, Salzburg
The Best Ski Passes to Buy This Winter
Helly Hansen Garibaldi boots
The 15 Best Snow Boots for Women of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Herd of Elk at National Elk Refuge during winter
10 Ski Towns to Visit Even If You Don't Ski
Miami Beach, Florida
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Skiing Back Bowls at Vail, Colorado
8 of the Best Colorado Ski Resorts for Thrilling Terrain and Stunning Scenery
Cheapest ski resorts
9 Most Affordable Ski Resorts in the United States
Venturing along a groomed winter trail near Telluride
The Best and Most Beautiful Winter Hikes in the U.S.
The ice bar at Samoset Resort during the wintertime
This Maine Resort Has Heated Igloos, an Ice Bar, and an Oceanfront Hot Tub for a Magical Winter Getaway
Best Places to Travel in Europe in January
The Best Places to Travel in Europe in January
River rafting through the Grand Canyon during Winter
This Unique Way to Explore the Grand Canyon Offers Fewer Crowds and an Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure
Skiing at Park City
10 Best Ski Trips to Take in the U.S., Plus Tips for the Perfect Winter Vacation
A street in downtown Andematt, showing the Hotel Sonne
Why Now Is the Time to Visit the Swiss Ski Village of Andermatt
Crested Butte, Colorado, at night
This Tiny Colorado Town Is the Quintessential American Ski Getaway
Alta, Utah
The Utah Ski Destination You'll Want to Visit Next
Landscape of Netherlands with tulips and windmills.
The Best Places to Travel in Europe in March
Surfers in winter wetsuits waiting in the water in New York
Why Winter Is the Best Season to Surf at New York's Rockaway Beach
Person taking photos of the cliffs in Acadia during winter
The Perfect Winter Vacation in Maine's Acadia National Park — From Climbing Frozen Waterfalls to Cross-country Skiing
Car driving on curving road in snow
5 Expert Tips for Driving in Snow That Will Keep You Safe on Winter Road Trips
Ski out to Whistler Village
This Canadian Ski Town Is the Perfect Winter Vacation Destination
Women in colourful hats at an apres ski party in Snowmass Village, in Pitkin County, Colorado, in March 1968.
The Ultimate Après-ski Guide — From What to Wear to Where to Go
Aerial view of a beach in San Pancho
Why Riviera Nayarit Is Mexico's Hottest Winter Destination
View of a group of people on a cruise ship in silhouette as the ship cruises into a harbour at sunrise
This Incredible Two-week Cruise Goes to the World's Most Isolated Islands — and You Can Book It Right Now
The Aurora Winter Train, in Alaska
The Most Beautiful Winter Train Rides in North America
Natural Ice Rinks Around the World
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People practice tai chi in the Bund area, Shanghai
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