Best Winter Vacations




 
 

Hanoi
#5 in Best Winter Vacations
Vietnam’s capital city offers beautiful weather come winter. Daytime temperatures comfortably rest in the 60s and 70s, and you’re far less likely to encounter rain showers. You’ll be able to visit top attractions like the Temple of Literature and indulge in a steaming bowl of pho (Vietnam’s most popular kind of noodle soup) for dinner. A wintertime visit also brings the opportunity to experience some of Hanoi’s best events, such as the Tet Festival (which celebrates the Vietnamese Lunar New Year every January or February) and the Perfume Pagoda Festival (a Buddhist pilgrimage that takes place every February).

 

Honolulu – Oahu
#6 in Best Winter Vacations
As temperatures begin to drop in other parts of the world, Hawaii’s capital city remains comfortable thanks to average highs in the low to mid-80s. Visit Chinatown for festive Chinese New Year celebrations, or marvel at the Honolulu City Lights, a monthlong Christmas display at Honolulu’s city hall. If you’re a fan of sports, time your visit during annual events like the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing or the Sony Open in Hawaii. Keep in mind that winter is the island’s high season, so make your reservations early and expect to share the sand with lots of other sun-seeking travelers.