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Winter Destinations You Should Visit This Year

Kelly Hansard | Austin, Texas

By Kelly HansardPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Some people are eager to escape the cold weather and enjoy the first snowfall of the season, while others hope to experience the wonders of winter. To help you find the ideal destination for your trip, here is a list of five of the best winter vacation spots.

Honolulu

Although the temperatures in other parts of the world are dropping, Honolulu is still warm. The city’s average high temperature is around 80 degrees, and it’s great to visit Chinatown for Chinese New Year celebrations. You can also see the city’s Christmas lights display. Make sure to reserve your accommodations early, as the island’s winter season is its hottest. It’s also a great time to meet other sun-seekers.

Sydney

The summer season in Sydney begins in December. It ends in February, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to escape the cold weather in the Northern Hemisphere. The city’s daytime temperatures are usually in the low to mid-70s. This provides perfect conditions for various activities, such as surfing and kayaking.

Lucerne

In Switzerland, Lucerne is known for its festive atmosphere and winter activities, such as sledding and ice fishing. The city’s numerous Christmas markets and snow-covered streets make it an ideal winter destination. You can also find plenty of ski resorts nearby, and you can take advantage of these to shred the snow. If you want to exercise, head to one of the city’s numerous spas to unwind.

Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands’ winter season is characterized by warm weather and plenty of opportunities to see wildlife. Although it’s technically a wet season, the days are usually filled with sunshine, and rain rarely occurs. During this period, it’s an excellent time to visit the region to see the newly hatched giant tortoises and the waving albatrosses. Male marine iguanas are also known to attract females by displaying vibrant colors.

St. Lucia

The beautiful weather in St. Lucia during winter is a great travel time. The island’s high temperatures are usually in the 80s, and the days are typically filled with clear skies. Although a winter visit can cost you much money, you’ll quickly forget about the extra cash once you’ve spent a few hours on the island’s beautiful beaches. After a day in the sun, enjoy a cup of local cocoa tea. This drink is made with milk, water, and spices.

ABOUT KELLY HANSARD

Kelly Hansard is a young professional who has already formed an impressive resume for herself. Based in Austin, Texas, Kelly has jumped headfirst into a career in program management.

In this current role, Kelly Hansard manages strategic initiatives at an enterprise software company. She is able to lend her expertise to the organization while also learning from her superiors. Kelly is proud to be involved with an organization that prioritizes the growth of its employees, open communication and provides feedback when needed. She has already learned and applied many of these newfound skills and pieces of knowledge that are sure to accompany her throughout all stages of her career.

Kelly Hansard loves embracing her passion for travel and visiting new places throughout the year. For Kelly, travel is not just a privilege in life – it is a necessity.

Travel is often a form of self-expression and self-growth. Throughout her youth, Kelly emphasized the importance of travel in her life and used it to learn more about the world around her. These experiences helped shape Kelly Hansard into the woman she is today and formed her into a well-cultured individual the more often she experienced new parts of the world. Her college years spent at the University of Texas, where she earned her MBA, allowed her many opportunities to learn about new cultures. Wanting to take advantage of her youthful freedom, Kelly took every chance she could get to embark on trips.

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Kelly Hansard

Based in Austin, Texas, Kelly Hansard is a young professional who has has jumped headfirst into a career in program management. Kelly Hansard loves embracing her passion for travel and visiting new places throughout the year.

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