As the holidays approach, many people are making plans for a winter family vacation. Whether you choose to visit sun and sand or snow and ice, these popular destinations and book ideas might help you make it through a long winter.
Kauai,
HI
This is the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, geologically speaking, and it’s known as “Hawaii’s Island of Discovery.” From the beaches on the south shore near Poipu to the rugged Waimea Canyon and the lush Napali Coast, it offers something for everyone.
Sanibel
Island,
FL
This vacation destination in the Gulf of Mexico near Fort Myers offers the classic winter getaway activities: golf, tennis, fishing, biking, snorkeling, boating and,
of course, the beach.
Banff,
Alberta,
Canada
Nestled in the Canadian Rockies near Calgary, Banff offers the fun that many winter-weather fans love: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing and more.
Sedona,
AZ
Just 120 miles north of Phoenix, Sedona is home to remarkable red sandstone formations whose appearance changes as the sun rises and sets. Hiking and biking trails abound.
Vilas County,
WI
Cross-country skiing, ice fishing, sledding and snowmobiling draw people to the North Woods of Wisconsin every winter. It’s also within striking distance of Big Powderhorn Mountain, near Ironwood in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, which offers good (for the Midwest) downhill skiing.
