Las Vegas is fun any time of the year, but in the winter months temperatures are in the 50s to 60s, so it's perfect for getting away from the truly cold places during the wintery months. There are hundreds of casinos, shows, tasty buffets, and the theme hotels have some great rates, along with some fun things unique to each of them. Plus, if you want to save even more, you can stay in a hotel off the main strip. In addition, it's the off season so flights to Las Vegas are often pretty cheap, so have some fun, remember, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas!"
Puerto Rico is a fantastic tropical adventure that can brighten those dark winter nights and warm you up through cheap prices on hotels, sandy beaches, and a lively nightlife. Best of all, Puerto Rico is a US territory so you won't need a passport to get there and you can shop and pay for everything with US dollars. There is lots to do like visit the rainforest, check out the museums, and enjoy the great local food.
If sunning yourself beside a pool at a great hotel with a cool drink in your hand sounds like heaven when you look at the window at home and see all that snow and ice, then come to Palm Springs! Some of the top attractions include the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in Chino Canyon, or the Soak City Water Park with its two seven story high speed slides, and its 800,000 gallon Wave Pool, and more. Or head to the Palm Springs Air Museum if you like WWII artifacts and other aviation treasures, or if you like zoos and botanical gardens, don't miss the Living Desert, a 250 acre are with a nature preserve and animals like wolves, mountain lions, cheetahs, giraffes and more.
Winter is the best time to get out of town and go to Key West to lie out on a warm beach and enjoy the sunshine. Other great things to do in Key West include checking out the aquarium, touring the home of writer Ernest Hemmingway, heading to the famous Duval street to have a beer, and more. There's also great local seafood, and the temperatures are in the 70s! Come and have some fun in the sun.
New Orleans is a fascinating city any time of the year, but in the winter it's a great getaway. You can listen to some southern music, eat some world renowned meals, learn about voodoo, and tour some great old mansions. Plus, by winter the threat of hurricane season is over so there's none to mess up your vacation. The nightlife is unsurpassed, plus there is lots of shopping venues, a great aquarium, and plenty of souvenir places in a 10 block strip on Canal Street. Or if you prefer, there are art museums, jazz fests, parks, and more!
