You wake up and look outside, it’s another cold, dreary, snowy day. You know that the ice on your car will have to be scrapped off and the snow removed from your driveway in order to start the day. The wind ices your cheeks as you dread another morning in the freezing climate. But, there is an escape to those mundane and monotonous winter days…just leave! Pack-up and travel out to any of these top sunny winter getaways.

Head to San Diego, California where the sun shines brightly and the palm trees sway in the warm breeze. There is definitely no snow to shovel here! The weather here is almost perfect, which is why most of its citizens are fit and tan. There are various recreational activities available both on land and at sea which are fun for the whole family. With the sun at your back, take a walk around this interesting town and see the sights while you escape winter’s icy grip. San Diego’s warm weather is almost certain to boost your energy and mood and puts you in a great state of mind!

Enjoy a refreshing piña colada on the sunny beaches of Florida. Take a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando or people watch, tan and enjoy a peaceful day at Clearwater Beach. Florida offers many excellent destinations for nightlife, including the very hot and spicy rhythms of Latin America, which can be found at any Miami nightclub. The music and the people are bound to warm your heart and soul! If golfing is your passion, you will find many courses and the warm weather will entice you to head out and play a few rounds.

Mexico is an ideal destination to escape the winter blues. Acapulco is among the favourite tourist destinations where you can enjoy the calming sounds of the sea, dance the night away at one of the beachside discos, cruise around the Gulf of Mexico on a sailboat with music and dancing included, or sunbathe on the beach all day.  Perhaps the city of Cozumel is more your style. Here you can visit Aztec ruins, learn about Mexico’s exciting culture, shop in many of the traditional stores and relax on one of their stunning beaches during the day, or make a romantic evening of it at night. The stars will engulf you with their beauty as you stroll barefoot on the warm sand.

I cannot leave out the beautiful islands, which make up Hawaii with their majestic volcanoes and multitudes of exotic and colourful flowers. The Hawaiian archipelago is a paradise for surfers and beachcombers alike, with one beach being even more spectacular than the next. Hawaii offers fantastic routes for hiking and bike riding. Tours of the Volcanoes for the more adventurous traveler offer views that are simply out of this world. The Big Island of Kona is a surfer’s paradise, and a soothing haven where you can take in the Hawaiian culture and soak up the rays.

Whether you are visiting the ruins in Cozumel, enjoying a refreshing tropical drink on a beach in sunny, south Florida, touring around San Diego or surfing the waves off the coast of Maui in Hawaii, rest assured that you will enjoy the benefits of these warm, winter escapes!