7 Unusual Winter Travel Destinations Worldwide
Many holidaymakers look forward to travelling to warmer climates in winter. Winter vacations usually provide a much-needed respite from the cold, but there are many destinations around the world that take advantage of the snow and the frosty temperatures.
If you want to go to a place beyond the ordinary, here are 7 unusual winter travel destinations around the world:
· Park City, Utah, USA
Park City, Utah is very well-known for its top-notch skiing and snowboarding in Deer Valley Resort and Park City Mountain Resort. However, this lively city which played host to the 2002 Winter Olympics also offers other great activities such as riding down the Comet Bobsled track at the Utah Olympic Park, snowshoeing in the Uinta Mountains, or taking a stroll down Historic Main Street.
· Plitvice National Park, Croatia
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Plitvice National Park is a must-visit nature reserve in Croatia, well known for its stunning terraced lakes amidst waterfalls and a limestone canyon. Just as it is stunning to visit in the summer months, the most spectacular sight at the park happens when it is covered in snow during winter. The park reveals an icy, fairy-tale-like landscape in the winter months.
· Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan
A winter visit to the Jogkudani Monkey Park in Japan is truly a unique experience. Part of the Joshinetsu Kogen National Park, this place is unique because of its natural hot springs and its wild Japanese macaques, also called snow monkeys, which bathe in its warm waters.
· Jasper National Park, Canada
Experience a true winter wonderland at Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada. Located right in the middle of the Canadian Rockies, this truly beautiful park has towering snow-covered peaks, frozen lakes, and a ski hill with Canada’s the highest base elevation.
· Richmond Park, UK
With its wide open spaces, this 17th-century deer park does not only have grasslands, ancient trees and a range of rare species, but it also features various buildings of architectural and historic interest. In the winter, enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the park while spying a lone deer in the snow or two black swans paddling in the lake.
· Black Forest, Germany
The amazing Black Forest inspired some of our favourite fairy tales like Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. In winter, it just transforms into a pure winter wonderland with its snow-covered fir trees and glistening white slopes where visitors can go on toboggan runs and do cross-country skiing.
· Rovaniemi, Finland
Known as the home of Santa Claus, any winter holiday list is not complete without including awesome Rovaniemi, Finland — where it is Christmas everywhere. Located in the heart of Lapland, this well-known destination is on every family’s bucket list.
These unusual winter destinations offer a variety of great outdoor activities. Remember to enjoy your holidays and make sure that you and your family are travelling safely. One way of ensuring your family’s safety and security is by taking out worldwide travel insurance. If you and your family go on a trip several times a year, it is a good idea to get annual travel insurance, which provides coverage for short trips made throughout the year.
