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Sunday, August 10, 2008

Winter Travel for the Heat-Impaired

If you are like some people, winter travel is not truly enjoyable unless it is cold and you can commune with nature in the great snowy and icy outdoors. There is a certain majestic beauty in some of the mountain areas that offer skiing, snowboarding and other winter pursuits. With the imposing mountains as a backdrop, you could have a mountain vacation complete with snow and the addition of a cabin or chalet with skiing outside the door could be a major plus.

Popular Destinations in Cold Weather Climates

When it comes to winter travel, there are a few destinations around the world that will offer you simply spectacular moments on your vacation. Increasing in popularity is traveling to Antarctica as winter in North America means "summer" down near the South Pole. You could witness the frolicking wildlife and sea creatures such as seals, penguins, whales and a variety of seabirds. Of course, the majestic icebergs and glaciers are just the icing on the cake for winter travel to Antarctica, whether by cruise ship or other means.

There is something truly remarkable about winter travel to the Rocky Mountains and there are a variety of destinations along this mountain range as it extends from New Mexico up through Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Idaho and even the province of British Columbia in Canada. Skiing is plentiful in such beautiful New Mexican areas as Taos Ski Valley and Red River Ski Area while Colorado offers up a plethora of locations like Vail, Aspen, Steamboat, Telluride and more. The list goes on in regards to winter travel along the Rocky Mountain range when it comes to ski resorts and villages extending into Canada.

If skiing isn't the only thing you are interested in when it comes to winter travel, you might consider the cosmopolitan Quebec City in Canada. This city holds a fun winter festival in January and February and is a magical place to be as the snow falls and creates a picture-perfect postcard setting. Iceland is an unusual vacation spot when it comes to winter travel and the country offers unusual options such as 100 degree waters in the mineral rich Blue Lagoon as well as other warm pursuits in an otherwise cold weather country.

Really, there are so many options when it comes to winter travel that you might feel a bit overwhelmed by them. What you need to do first is select to possible destinations that you have always wanted to visit, regardless of the perceived vacation price. Next, conduct a little research into these destinations to see which option offers the most realistic price that would fit within your budget. Once you have several winter travel selections narrowed down, then you can make the tough decision as to which place you travel to and keep the other choices as an option for another winter.

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