How to plan the ultimate winter vacation

Many people get so preoccupied with the notion of a summer holiday filled with palm trees and glittering infinity pools, we forget about the potential joy to be found in a winter vacation. Opportunities to wrap up warm by the fire and look out on a snowy landscape should be just as coveted as the idea of lazing by the pool. If you’ve never planned a winter excursion and would like to get that cosy feeling, then here are a few top tips.

Sports, sites or history?

When planning a winter vacation, you have several options at your disposal. If you’re looking to spend your days experimenting with your skiing skills on-piste, then a ski resort vacation might be best option for you. If you don’t have the equipment, then don’t panic. Most ski resorts have hire shops that will provide you with not only the sporting equipment, but also the necessary safety gear and clothing. In fact, some ski resorts may even have a package that includes both tuition and the rental of the gear needed.

The next option you have is to opt for a colder country that is steeped in history. Spending your days wrapped up and visiting important monuments might be your ideal way of spending your time. Countries such as Russia were designed to look impressive in the winter months and have an impossible amount of history to soak up. The Winter Palace would be a particularly apt place to visit during this time of year. Booking trips to Russia through a package provider will help you to navigate through some of this country’s most famous cities, and get your itinerary planned for you.

Alternatively, history and sport may be the least of your considerations when traveling in the wintertime. You may want to simply rent out a chalet or cottage to spend nights by the fire in. These are a particularly desirable option if you plan on traveling with your family. A Christmas vacation with family will be less about exploration and skiing, and more about catching up in the short few weeks before the new year.

Hot destinations

It’s possible that, despite traveling during the winter months, you don’t actually want to have to experience winter weather. Therefore, it might be an idea to look for countries that have a much balmier climate over Christmas time. Costa Rica, for example, is a popular choice for those who want a winter getaway. Or, if you venture to the south of the equator, you will of course find that the seasons are completely reversed.

What is defined as a winter vacation will come down to what your family personally enjoys. Some may want the fireside retreat seen in the movies, while others may want to escape the cold weather entirely. If you do decide to travel to a colder part of the world, be sure to pack plenty of warm essentials; never skip layers for the sake of fashion sense. – Travel Feeder

About The Author

Cecil Lee

The author is an avid traveler and photography hobbyist who loves to share with others his travel and photo-taking experience in many popular tourist destinations around Europe, Asia and Australasia. Read the exciting stories with many photos captured on his journeys.