We can all agree that winter is not everyone’s favorite season, but we also can’t deny that most people would love to travel and see the world without spending too much money.
Happily, you can now run away from the cold to wallet-friendly beaches, or if you’re a winter person, you can still visit alluring places that offer epic skiing along with great landscapes.
Grab your bag and ask all your family members to join in. These affordable destinations are offering an epic winter for everyone this year!
places to visit this year
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#1 – Stockholm, Sweden
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For a full cultural experience, the best time to travel to Stockholm is between November and March when the north side of the country shines with the most epic light creating the best view. And when it gets darker, you can still enjoy Fika, the beautiful Swedish tradition.
Most importantly, flights from Boston start with 150 dollars only via Reykjavik through February. And from Los Angeles, the flights will cost only 335 dollars! Also, this winter, in particular, you can save more money by staying at a four stars hotel for just 120 dollars! This is one of those opportunities that should never be missed.
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#2 – Cambodia
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If you are into discovering new interesting cultures and having epic adventures, Cambodia is the way to go. Especially in December and January, when the weather is at its best! You can enjoy the most visited places like Phnom-Penh, museums, boat transportation, and Preah Monivong national park.
Moreover, four stars hotels are offering great service with just 40 dollars per night (40 dollars!) If that’s not convincing yet, then here is more; winter airfares to Phnom Penh from both New York and Los Angeles are only about 400 dollars via ANA.
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#3 – Hawaii
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Make sure to grab your sun cream for this one because it will be warm and beautiful. Especially in both January and February when you can ride a whale-watching cruise and enjoy the splendid sight of those magnificent creatures swimming around!
There are many other activities in Maui, Honolulu, and Oahu where you can have a blast and enjoy the sunset every day. Luckily, February will be the cheapest month to visit the islands this year.
With a flight that costs less than 750 dollars round-trip from the Northeast and less than 500 dollars from Los Angeles, you can run away from the cold and enjoy some surfing and swimming.
And to avoid spending too much during your vacation, it’s preferable to stay in hotels rather than resorts. The dream destination is now affordable for you!
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#4 – Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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To all the winter lovers out there, this is the best destination for you this winter! From great skiing parks to spectacular landscapes, the snow season in Gatlinburg offers its visitors the opportunity to enjoy the smoky mountains and the frozen waterfalls, and also crowd-free national parks where you can enjoy some peace.
Since the city can be reached by car from Nashville, Atlanta, and Asheville, you can save more using simple transportations from that area, and fly from New York to Knoxville with a ticket around 200 dollars only!
And when it comes to hotels, 125 dollars can guarantee a delightful stay at nice hotels like the Hilton Garden Inn Gatlinburg.
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#5 – Berlin, Germany
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If you are into art, then this city of dreams is now affordable more than ever. Enjoy museums, vintage bookstores, boutiques and art galleries by walking around one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Other than that, Berlin will hold its famous festival Berlinale in February that now should be on top of your bucket list. Airfares to Berlin are very affordable now; there are routes from Los Angeles with a price around 400 dollars and others from New York with an average of 558 dollars during the winter season.
Also in Berlin, there are 4-star hotels for only 100 dollars per night! With these prices, Germany is now very reachable to anyone who always desires to visit the country and enjoy its art closely.
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#6 – Detroit, Michigan
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Celebrate winter in Detroit, the city that knows how to appreciate the cold and snow. By offering many family-friendly festivals and activities, Detroit became one of the most go-to destinations for families. This winter, you can attend the Detroit zoo’s wild lights weekends and Michigan Ice Fest, and enjoy creating new memories with all of your loved ones.
In case you live in Baltimore, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Miami, New York, or Philadelphia, then you can book your ticket with only 100 dollars via Airfarewatchdog. Hotels are very affordable as well, with 150 dollars per night you can stay at one of the best hotels in the city.
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#7 – Quintana Roo, Mexico
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In the mood to find cave beaches and get a beautiful tan? Then this is what you were looking for; this area is a great place to escape the cold and heavy blankets.
Quintana Roo is the home of Cancun and Tulum, where magical and outstanding beaches are hidden in caves. You can also party in February and March in the carnival that Quintana Roo holds every year.
Despite how beautiful this place is, the prices are very wallet-friendly due to the Mexican peso’s recent drop. You find routes from Las Vegas with an average 368 dollars and from Boston with an average of 484 dollars. You can also find great hotels in Tulum and Cancun and pay only 125 dollars per night.
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#8 – Chicago, Illinois
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Escape the cold and enjoy many cool activities this winter in Chicago where you can visit the aquarium and play in Blackhawks games. Don’t forget to check the Chicago Restaurant week that will start at the end of January to taste the most wonderful meals; it’s all about food after all, right?
You can fly from New York to Chicago with prices as low as 75 dollars only and 138 dollars from Los Angeles! According to KAYAK, Chicago is the top affordable winter destination for flights in America. Also, you can still afford a four-star hotel all season long with an average 150 dollars per night.
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#9 – Sun Valley, Idaho
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Visit Idaho to enjoy skiing in the snow with a friendly weather condition where the sun keeps on shining all year long. If skiing is not what you enjoy, you can still have a great time visiting galleries and shopping, watching movies and attending many live music concerts.
Without any traffic or crowds, Sun Valley is a great destination for many people who look for relaxation and fun activities. Sun Valley can now be reached easily with only 189 dollars flight from Los Angeles and 312 dollars from New York.
Also, there are non-stop flights from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle!
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#10 – Costa Rica
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Leave winter behind and travel to the dry land of Costa Rica where you can enjoy not only the water activities but also witness the loveliness of baby sea turtles making their way to the shore. Nothing describes vacation better than Costa Rica!
Flights to the Caribbean are mostly higher than average, but during the winter, flights to San Jose are 500 dollars from both New York and Los Angeles, and in order to have enough money for all the activities that the island offers, you can stay at a three-star hotel for around 45 dollars per night. You’re probably booking your flight already!
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