Top 6 Family Vacation Places to Visit This Winter to Enjoy the Season

You can pick and choose from any array of winter destinations

There are a number of destinations in the south of the North American continent, in Mexico, Caribbean and Central America, that get ready to welcome tourists in this season. These include not just the retired folks but everyone looking for a break from the winter chill. If you like winter sports, you will not be limited to destinations in Alaska or Canada, you can explore Scandinavian countries, which includes Iceland where people wait for the winter to have the real fun start. While in warm places you will be relaxing on the beaches, in cooler ones you will be able to explore structures made out of snow or jump into thermal pools.

Here are some suggestions for family vacation places this winter, which we believe you will immensely enjoy and never regret.

1. Salt Lake City, Utah: A city with a suitable name

There used to be a large lake here covering a large portion of land where the current day deserts around the city are. You will be able to see lake floor minus the lake with salt for miles on. In winters the canyons around this city spring into action with those interested in biking and skiing making a large part of the tourists here. If you are coming with your family, you will find accommodation easily and there are plenty of good restaurants waiting for you with winter food. There are plenty of trails in the surrounding mountains for you to go for a walk together.

2. Dunton, Colorado: There is plenty to do here

If you have always wanted to go on a helicopter ride, you can book one here for your family and reach high up in the mountains to ski on steep slopes. If you are not an expert, you will find one to train you with the fine parts of skiing. You can even book snowmobiles and compete with each other. There are good places to stay here and dine, with logs burning to keep you warm. If you have plenty of time, you can hire the right gear and a guide to take you all for a long walk in the snow.

3. Sandpoint, Idaho: Don’t confuse sand with snow here

If you want to be in the Rocky Mountains in the winter, you should choose this resort as your tourist destination. Here you will find a large frozen lake and you can learn ice fishing. If you like normal fishing there are some rivers and you can go for a day trip and walk along the trails. With mountains surrounding the city covered with snow, you have plenty of opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. When you come here, you can book a separate cabin or a room in one of the many accommodations here. If you all of your family members are keen on a winter festival, try the winter carnival in this city.

4. San Diego, California: To the end of the country

If you need a break from the regular life in winters, you can come to any of the southern cities where temperatures stay warm even in this season. San Diego is high up on the list as its neither too costly nor is there any lack of options in terms of activities that you can go through here. The beaches are the main attraction and there are plenty of them here. There is plenty of eateries here offering Mexican food, with Mexico just a border crossing away from this city. If you want to take your family to a church that is different in looks, you will find plenty of them here.

5. New York: The big easy in winters

If you are not comfortable taking your family to a location where you will have to be on your toes all the time, you can consider a trip to the big old New York. Your young ones will get to see the landmarks from their books and plays they have seen while you will get an opportunity to join large cords as you walk around the Times Square. This city receives millions of tourists every year, and in winters you will definitely like the way the buildings are lighted here. There is no shortage of good hotels here and there are restaurants serving items from the cuisines from all parts of the world.

6. St Lucia, Caribbean: So close yet so different

If you need a complete break from the winter, you can always consider this destination, an island country in the Caribbean Sea. The temperatures here are more enjoyable in winter than in summer, when it can get excessively hot for the tourists. You can do any beach activity that you may do on a summer beach here. You can even book a boat ride and see various parts of the island. You will definitely get to taste the Caribbean cuisine and with tourism an important part of economy here, you will always find good accommodation here.

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Now armed with all this information, you are ready to choose where you want to go for a winter holiday. There are numerous destinations ready to welcome you, but these listed above are ideal for a holiday with your family.