Helping you discover the world & share your experience.
Login    Sign Up

5 Hottest winter vacation destinations

by Gizelle Lau
October 14, 2009

JamaicaAlthough the weather outside is frightful, these destinations are truly delightful!  This week, TripAtlas.com is bringing you to 5 of this winter's hottest vacation destinations.

This fall, over 1,000 from Canada and the U.S. told us where they wanted to go for a vacation this winter through TripAtlas.com's Trip Builder travel tool.  Read on to find out which destinations made the top spots this winter!

All-inclusive vacations are hotter than ever

Whether they're all-inclusive beach vacations or city escapes, all-inclusive and packaged vacations are hotter than ever. 

Why?  With low prices, a variety of accommodation options, activities, entertainment, and pricing options for every budget, more travellers are seeing the value of these destinations.  Find out more by getting insider Tips on How to Book an All-Inclusive Vacation.

Top 5 hottest destinations this winter

Chichen ItzaMexico:  Mexico is just as popular as ever, despite negative press this year on things like - oh, the H1N1 virus.  This winter, people are looking to get hit the sand and get some sun on vacation with an overwhelming number of travellers choosing Mexico and especially Cancun.  Find out more about Mexico like the 5 Best-Kept Secret Travel Sites in Mexico.

Cuba:  A country famous for its cigars, Castro and Che Guevara, Cuba was next on the list of the hottest destinations this winter.  Whether it's Varadero or Cayo Coco for the pristine beaches or a city break in the achingly beautiful colonial city of Havana, this island rocks for day excursions and for entertainment and fun when the sun sets.  Find out more in Uncovering the Best of Cuba.

Las Vegas:  For equal shares of fun and sun, Las Vegas is the destination of choice for many other travellers.  It's as fun as a city can get with all the glitz and glamour, shopping, entertainment, evening shows, dining experiences and let's not forget - the gambling.  More on Vegas? Check out the Lone Ranger's Guide to Las Vegas: 5 Hot Spots for Singles in Vegas.

Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic's Punta Cana is the next hottest destination for travellers this winter.  Here you'll find 35 km's of white sandy beaches with endless options for activities like golf, spas, casinos and dining.

Jamaica:  Last but most definitely not least, Jamaica is the 5th hottest winter destination on our list.  Whether it's Montego Bay for a spot in resort-heaven and authentic Jerk cuisine; Negril for a more relaxed family destination; or Ochos Rios for a fun night scene and eclectic mix - Jamaica has what you're looking for. 

Looking to book a winter vacation to a Cuba, Mexico or Las Vegas? Check out the TripAtlas.com Trip Builder where you can request a quote from over 104,000 travel agents who are ready to offer you the best prices on your trip.

Share and discuss this story with your friends

Gizelle Lau icon

Gizelle Lau

Gizelle Lau is a freelance writer & photographer in Toronto, Canada with a passion for food and travel. 



Located: Toronto Canada
Likes: cities, culture, food/wine, paths-less-travelled, photography, wildlife
Website: http://www.gizellelau.com/blog.htm

More stories by Gizelle Lau

Top 5 royal attractions in & around London, England

Top 5 royal attractions in & around London, England
Got royal wedding fever? With just a few weeks left until the big event, it’s no doubt that London will see a lot more than its average 27 million annual visitors this year. In fact, it’s estimated that 1.5 million are expected to watch the procession on the streets of London,...

World's best apres-ski destinations

World's best apres-ski destinations
It's that time of the year for ski season - and as much as fun as skiing is, the apres-ski is almost just as fun!  Huddle up with your loved ones around a roaring fire and drinks in hand in one of these destinations for the best apres-ski experiences across the world by Cheapflights.ca...

Hotel Metropole: Elegant accommodations in Brussels, Belgium

Hotel Metropole: Elegant accommodations in Brussels, Belgium
Got a hankering for some really good moules frites? A weekend or short visit to Brussels is the perfect amount of time to see and experience all that this magical, historic city has to offer – including some great local beers and moules made a dozen of traditional ways.  Hotel...

Hottest new hotel in Copenhagen: Nimb Hotel at Tivoli Gardens

Hottest new hotel in Copenhagen: Nimb Hotel at Tivoli Gardens
For over 150 years, Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen has been the city’s hub for pleasure, fun, romance, and bright-light excitement.  With an exotic Moorish design on the outside and Chinoiserie on the inside, the Nimb building at the Tivoli was recently renovated in 2008 into one...

Discover the new Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas

Discover the new Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas
Discover the new Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas What’s easily the most talked-about luxury resort and casino in Las Vegas and the United States this year – the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas has been a 3.9 billion dollar project considered one of the most lavish of the decade...

Romance in Amsterdam made easy at The Toren Hotel

Romance in Amsterdam made easy at The Toren Hotel
There are boutique hotels and then there’s The Toren Hotel in Amsterdam . Perfect for romantic getaways, weekends, or honeymoons in Amsterdam, the Toren is a quiet, unpretentious, and stylish hotel with all the luxury and opulence you could dream of.  Located in one of...

Explore the Right Bank of Paris, France

Explore the Right Bank of Paris, France
There was once a time when Paris’ Right Bank was where all the well-to-do and the upper crust of Parisian society resided; while the Left Bank was reserved for the artists, writers, students, and poets.  Explore Today, although the distinction is much less prominent...

Visiting Berlin made easy at Hecker's Hotel

Visiting Berlin made easy at Hecker's Hotel
Whether you’re planning to visit Berlin for your first time or you’re looking for a short weekend getaway or holiday in Germany’s capital city, be sure to consider Hecker’s Hotel on the Kufurstendamm. Location, location, location They say location is everything...

10 Creepiest places around the world

10 Creepiest places around the world
10 Creepiest places around the world Sure, there are lots of haunted places around the world – but there are some destinations and sites where you can really feel the presence of past victims, where your skin gets clammy, and your hair stands on end.  Read on for 10 of the...

Best places to celebrate All Saints' Day & Day of the Dead

Best places to celebrate All Saints' Day & Day of the Dead
For over a thousand years, as early as the second century AD, believers of the Christian faith have been remembering and celebrating the lives of saints and martyrs of the faith – those known and unknown.  In the 9th century, this holiday would be recognized as All Saints’ Day....

Recent Activity & Recommendations