The 16 Best Winter Vacation Destinations of 2024

Travel

Oct 10

I can’t believe it’s already time to talk about winter travel. To be fair, most of you probably already have your winter travel plans locked in. Some are going home to see family, others are taking a ski trip to Aspen, and a few might be escaping the winter all together and booking an all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana. But for everyone undecided, I invite you to consider the following best winter vacation destinations.

I wrote a similar winter travel guide last year, highlighting popular destinations like Austria and Norway to enjoy winter in its best. But while that guide focused strongly on best places to ski, this destination guide will include cities that are just nice to enjoy during the holiday season (like Paris!). The idea of winter travel may not be as thrilling as, say, going Aperol Spritz-sipping in Lake Como (at least in my opinion), but there’s certainly a cozy charm to the chilling days. Especially when you consider how beautiful some of these snow-kissed cities can get, with all their lights and Christmas markets. Whether you want a fairy tale-like winter wonderland, an ideal spot for skiing, or a place to sip pina coladas during Christmas, I’ve got the best winter destinations for you.