Warm Places to go to this Winter

Brrr... it’s cold and damp and you need to escape the winter chill. Dreaming of a beach to feel the sun on your back, a trek in the wilderness get your adrenaline flowing, a safari in the wilds gets you back to nature or alone-time at a spa to rejuvenate your senses? Take your pick from these sunny spots:

Angkor Wat, Cambodia
An archaeological wonder that has been well preserved, Angkor Wat is about magnificence and beauty unsurpassed. Built in the 12th century over 30 years, the temple is a perfect combination of composition, balance, bas relief, Apsara figurines and sculptures and this is what makes it Cambodia’s only UNESCO world heritage site, a once in lifetime place to visit.

Situated just 6 kms from Siem Reap, Angkor attracts visitors from all over the world and the winter months are the best time to visit. Be sure to visit at sunrise or sunset – this is when you will catch the sun’s first rays as it casts its spell on the exquisite sculptures that adorn the temple. Angkor Wat is simply awesome.

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The Bahamas
The sunny white beaches of the islands in the Bahamas beckon and are a welcome change from the cold back home. The 700 islands that make up the Bahamas are a vacationer’s dream come true and have on offer something for everyone: beautiful beaches, pristine clear waters to swim and snorkel in, water sports activities to indulge in, casinos to satisfy the gambler in you, and straw markets to shop in.

Make that trip to the sunny Bahamas – this is quite the perfect spot to relax, unwind and just chill - not in the literal sense though!

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Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a hot destination. There is no denying that. This winter pack your bags and head for Costa Rica – the destination that is utterly beautiful and assuages your senses. Beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, waterfalls and cloud forests are in abundance and activities range from kayaking, snorkeling, surfing, hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, rappelling – the list goes on. Outdoor enthusiast cannot ask for more. It rains most of the year in Coast Rica, but December to April sees dry weather, and the rains abate, so this is the best time of the year to visit.

No wonder then that the number of tourists visiting Costa Rica every year is steadily growing. So go while Costa Rica is still not one of your run-of-the-mill destinations, go while it still retains its charm and local culture, before it gets run over by city slickers and becomes just another place to visit!

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Goa
Goa is the perfect escape from the cold, dreary winter. The sun shines bright and the silver sands are warm beneath your feet. The calm waters of the sea lapping the shores are inviting and Goa is the land of siesta and fiesta. Winter is when Goa throbs with life – spend the mornings tanking up on cold beer on the beach, then have a hearty meal of the famed prawn curry at a shack, have a snooze in the afternoon and get ready to hit the beach parties and dance away the night on the sands. A relaxed holiday seldom comes better than one in Goa!

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Kerala
Feeling jaded, stressed and tired out? Come to Kerala, and indulge in a spa vacation. Kerala has a number of healing traditions- yoga, ayurveda, pranic healing and more- most of them focusing not just on physical healing, but also on the holistic cleansing of mind, body and spirit. Scattered across Kerala are spa and wellness destinations where healing holidays are offered, where a few days under the skilled hands of an expert practitioner can give you a new lease of life. Just what the doctor ordered!

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Krabi, Thailand
A premier destination in Thailand, Krabi is ideal for sun worshippers and people looking for a bit of water sports and adventure. Not yet run over by crowds of tourists, the pristine beaches of Krabi are perfect for sunbathers as are the turquoise waters for snorkeling and swimming. Try your hand at sea kayaking or take some diving lessons and explore the stunning coral reefs around Phi Phi Island, hike into the nearby forests or go rock climbing.

Krabi awaits you!

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New Zealand
The natural beauty takes your breath away and coupled with the Maori culture, New Zealand is a remarkable destination. Certainly like no other! Made up of two islands, North and South, New Zealand throws up some amazing scenic beauty, pristine blue lakes, beaches bathed in sunshine and the air as fresh as can be. Interspersed with modern cities, a rich Maori heritage and the most fantastic natural beauty, a visit to New Zealand the Land of the Long White Cloud is sure to be a dream visit. One that is quite unmatched.

The summer months between December and February (New Zealand falls in the southern hemisphere, remember?) are the perfect time to explore this stunning land, so come and get floored by New Zealand!

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Serengeti, Tanzania
The migration of the wildebeest though a riveting sight, is not the only reason one should visit Serengeti. Big game viewing is high on the list at Serengeti too. The wildebeest at this time are in the short grass plains of Southern Serengeti and the calving season is in full swing in January, February and March. This in turn attracts predators and chances of sightings of the Big Five are high.

The weather is good and there is little or no rain – a great time for a safari. So go on, book your tickets NOW!

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