We think you deserve a trip this winter
and we've got some ideas as to where you
should go
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hottest winter destinations for 2019. Are
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some of the most popular destinations
that you should consider for your winter
retreat this year offering up
suggestions for all types of travelers
from those looking for Sun and sand to
those who prioritize cultural
experiences and everything in between
number 10 New York City United States we
know based on the fact that most people
are trying to escape the cold during
winter not to mention the presence of
the word hottest in the title you likely
weren't expecting a destination located
in the northern United States but
sometimes swapping out the mundane cold
of your hometown for a winter wonderland
is enough to warm you where you need it
most your heart during the winter season
NYC is utterly transformed showing a
very different side of itself that can
only be described as magical from
skating in Central Park or at the iconic
Rockefeller Center to the Winter Wine
Festival and the plethora of fireside
bars this city knows how to make the
most of the snowy time of year Christmas
can be crowded but the decorations and
storefront displays make for an extra
magical experience number 9 Bangkok
Thailand when isn't it a good time to
visit Bangkok well technically May to
October is the wet season in Thailand
and the afternoon downpours can be a bit
of a damper on your day but November
through February is actually considered
to be Thailand's peak travel season and
with good reason
the temperature hovers in a super
comfortable range of 64 to 88 degrees
Fahrenheit meaning that you can do
outdoor activities without getting
overheated or dehydrated while the
beaches on the country's west coast
remain warm enough to allow for
sunbathing if you feel inclined to move
beyond Bangkok as for the city itself it
is an incredible cultural hub with
something to offer every type of
traveler at every price point
foodies will be blown away by the
quality and variety of the food the
temples and historic sites are
breathtaking and really who couldn't
benefit from a time
number eight Cancun Mexico when someone
says beach vacation chances are that
Cancun is one of the very first
destinations that comes to mind and when
you're looking for some rest and
relaxation or Fun in the Sun there is
comfort in the familiar that's not the
like about it right sure
the beaches can get crowded, but the
shoreline crowded or not is stunning and
there's something about that bright blue
water that just seems to wash away all
the stress of work and home; parents can
relax, sip cocktails and soak up the sun
while the kids frolic in the water the
weather this time of year is flawless
and there's never a shortage of
activities from snorkeling and
paddleboarding to ATV tours and
horseback riding for those looking to
learn more about local history day trips
through the Yucatan Peninsula are always
a great option number seven Lisbon
Portugal this city is having a moment as
it is long overdue the country as a
whole is notably less expensive than
most other Western European destinations
now because of Lisbon surging popularity
you might not find the affordability one
encounters throughout the rest of
Portugal but it is still a bargain
compared to most other European capitals
furthermore the site's mild weather and
local culture and sure that every euro
you spend is well spent
it is technically the rainy season but
the rain never lasts particularly long
and there are great savings to be had
for visiting when there are less crowds
from its pastel colored buildings and
inspiring architecture to its culinary
scene Lisbon knows how to make an
impression year-round oh and we didn't
even talk about the wine number six
Paris France
it's one of the most visited cities in
the world but when people imagine
themselves sipping wine under the Eiffel
Tower it's not usually during the winter
season here's the thing though as anyone
who's visited Paris during the summer
months will tell you the throngs of
tourists can take a serious toll on your
experience that's why many travelers
have instead chosen to prioritize elbow
room and ambiance over average daily
temperature and honestly it makes sense
Paris isn't a beach destination it's a
city of architecture green spaces art
music culture and of course food
none of the above is affected by snow
except architecture in the green spaces
and there is an argument to be made that
the building's landmarks and iconic
parks are even more beautiful with a
light covering of snow number five
San Juan Puerto Rico this unincorporated
territory of the United States was of
course devastated in the hurricane
season of 2017 thankfully Puerto Rico is
recovering and tourism has definitely
been a significant contributor to the
comeback and in any way travelin of
Puerto Rico is much of a compromise the
capital city of San Juan is stunning the
cobblestone streets and rows of colorful
houses and shops have a charm to them
that's utterly unique the local cuisine
is a blend of Spanish African and Taino
influence and the end result is
delicious as for the quality of the rum
we could make an entire video dedicated
solely to that subject and while the
water isn't at its warmest it is still
undeniably Beach weather even in winter
number four Marrakesh Morocco to travel
to marrakech is to rediscover your
senses it's a city of delicious and
aromatic dishes breathtaking
architecture relaxing steam baths
eclectic marketplaces and so much more
thankfully all of this holds true in
winter all that's missing is the throngs
of people meaning you can actually get
better and faster service most places
you go and while the locals might find
it cold in December or January anyone
traveling from a northern climate that
actually receives substantial snow will
find the weather pleasantly warm during
the day the temperature only dipping off
in the evening number three Aspen
Colorado
here's another destination for those who
prefer to make the most of the winter
season rather than avoid it Aspen is
heaven on earth for skiers and
snowboarders boasting not one but four
mountains though the slopes are
world-class and offer plenty of uniquely
challenging runs for experienced skiers
it's by no means inaccessible to
newcomers to the sport why not check
skiing or snowboarding off your bucket
list by planning out the quintessential
winter ski trip days hitting the slopes
world-class dining evenings spent by the
fire sipping cocoa relaxing dips in the
hot tub and of course a warm cozy bed to
crawl into at the end of the night
number two Kenna Wan st. Vincent and the
Grenadines unlike so many destinations
in the Caribbean Catalan benefits from
relatively limited name recognition and
really wouldn't fighting for space on
the beach or getting up early to reserve
an umbrella kind of undermine the whole
point of your relaxing vacation from the
airport to the expansive sandy beaches
and bright crystal-clear turquoise water
you will never feel crowded or rushed
here the island is also home to a
world-class golf course in 2019 CNN
dubbed Kenna Wan the Caribbeans next
luxury hotspot and the resort prices do
warrant putting an emphasis on the word
luxury but the beaches are open to the
public and there are budget hotels on
the island number one Mexico City Mexico
there are few destinations currently
hotter than this one regardless at the
time of year long weighed down by a
reputation for being unsafe Mexico City
is finally getting the respect and
appreciation it so rightfully deserves
as a must-visit metropolis bridge in
history and culture both traditional and
contemporary it's a city that champions
the arts and is quickly establishing
itself as one of the single most
exciting culinary cities in the Americas
if not the world this is an exciting and
vibrant city and that remains true
throughout the mild winter season with
any number of festivals and holidays
like via das and the ambulant day Film
Festival adding to the city's
perpetually rich cultural landscape do
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