Beach Vacations For Winter
During the winter months, finding a beach vacation spot can be a little difficult. It doesn’t have to be, which is where this article will really come in handy. Below, you’ll find some resorts that offer a unique twist to your winter beach vacation.
1. Molokai Ranch and Lodge
On a white sand shore on the tiny Hawaiian island of Molokai, guests will stay in comfortable yet unique tents. Each double unit canvas bungalow sits on wooden platforms, offers queen size beds in one unit, twin beds in the other, solar powered lights, and a private bathroom with hot water showers.
The Molokai Ranch and Lodge offers over 54,000 acres, including seaside cliffs with very lush valleys. The outdoor activities here include sea kayaking, cultural hikes, mountain biking, and horseback rides. For the kids, the lodge offers nature walks, horse stables, tidal pools and Hawaiian arts and crafts.
2. Grand Wailea Resort and Spa of Hawaii
Long ago, a big swimming pool was enough to make guests happy. Now days, resorts compete in water activities such as lagoons, waterfalls, water slides, and even lazy rivers.
The Grand Wailea Resort offers several attractions, such as the 4,580 square foot Hibiscus pool, and the 25,700 square foot Canyon Activity pool which is great for families.
3. Atlantis Resort of the Bahamas
In the amazing water fun department is the unique Atlantis Resort and Spa on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Along with the beach, the Atlantis has eleven swimming pools, Mayan Temple water slides, and lazy river rides. The Atlantis also boasts an amazing marine habitat, with exhibit lagoons that house more than 50,000 sea animals.
4. Club Med Punta Cana
Over the last several years, the Dominion Republic has been working very hard to establish itself as a destination for families, with many all inclusives being built. This location has all the perks of a tropical resort plus stand out features that include kids programs, and other attractions that make Club Med Punta Cana one of the most unique beach vacation spots in the entire world.
5. Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands National Park is a very unique vacation spot with white sandy beaches, and lodging in comfortable tent cottages.
As with the Molokai Ranch, guest cottages are built on platforms and designed to be both attractive and comfortable. Each one has a sleeping area, bed linen, towels, kitchen utensils, stove, ice cooler, and even a private deck.
Water sports for the area include kayaking, wind surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There is also an outdoor restaurant and a food store for those who want to cook from the privacy of their own room.
August 1st, 2008 12:09 am
You’ve got some great travel ideas here. I’d like to add another one in Hawaii.
Hanalei Bay, Kauai
Hanalei Bay is consistently rated as one of the top beaches in the world by National Geographic Traveler. You can rent a home right on the beach. Here is a great list of Kauai vacation rentals.
September 12th, 2008 4:48 pm
Great list. The Hawaii one sounds very attractive. It would be great of course to visit all of them, but that is not possible.
November 20th, 2008 11:51 am
nice. we can spend time on beach to avoid freezing weather.
i suggest one more destination. How about Bali?! - i’ve been there. and that realy nice holiday i think!
March 3rd, 2009 5:57 pm
My friend went to the virgin Islands for her honeymoon about a year ago. She said it was so pretty there and the sand was like baby powder. I wish i was able to go to one of these white sandy beaches. Maybe in a few years. But when i do decide to go there, i will have too try one of these places. Thanks
March 5th, 2009 2:49 am
That is a good list. All the places sound so good for a summer vaction. I wish I had time to go to all those places.
March 6th, 2009 4:59 pm
This are great ideas! I know it’s near spring and I bet it will even be better to go there now or by summer timer. Thanks so much for this post. It is exactly what I was looking for. Hawaii here we come!!!
March 7th, 2009 7:28 am
Nice list.. If I have time I would also want to take a vacation..
March 11th, 2009 7:01 pm
I wonder just how safe the Bahamas are. I would only feel comfortable with the Hawaii ones. I haen’t heard, can you let me know, are the resorts on the other places all inclusive? and are their security measures in place?
March 11th, 2009 8:03 pm
Winter is one of the four seasons of temperate zones. Calculated astronomically, it begins on the solstice and ends on the equinox. It is the season with the shortest days and the lowest average temperatures.
March 13th, 2009 4:28 pm
The Grand Wailea is one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been. Truly worth the price you pay.
March 14th, 2009 10:29 pm
Aruba is another Caribbean island that is worth visiting. It has beautiful white sand beaches and great shopping. Natives are really friendly and speak a multitude of languages, dutch, english, french and papiamento!
March 24th, 2009 7:57 pm
Goodness, there is nothing like vacation in Hawaii well, thats if you have the money.
March 25th, 2009 2:02 pm
Yea a warm beach in the winter is something nice. We spend some holidays in Thailand and enjoy weather and country. Greeting, Niki
March 26th, 2009 1:49 am
Travel and Leisure Magazine recently ranked the Grand Wailea Resort & Spa as the #11 top Hotel Spa in the World. I was there 4 months ago on a business trip to Maui and it was very impressive. Molokai is nice too. Really, all the Hawaiian Islands are beautiful. just gotta pick one
March 28th, 2009 11:26 am
There are some great suggestions here thanks. My favorite is Hawaii but St Lucia is also one of the best I’ve been to
March 30th, 2009 8:20 am
Nice list! Go to beach in winter is so romantic and wonderful! Thanks so much! I want to go to Hawaii one day!
March 31st, 2009 7:01 am
nice review of winter resorts. so it doesnt limit us going to resorts on summer vacation only. I still hope its not that cold out there.
April 2nd, 2009 1:45 am
I love the idea to scape from the winter… there are also many options here in Australia, specially if you want to escape from the cold European winter.
April 8th, 2009 1:45 pm
Don’t forget the Queensland Gold Coast in Australia! Long golden beaches and easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and some of the best and most diverse diving easily accessible.
Personally I’d skip Bali, been there once and that was enough
April 27th, 2009 3:53 am
I have been to the Club Med and it is fantastic. I love the concept of the G.O. trying to entertain you. It’s a great way to travel. You have the option of being alone and being entertained. Also, there are great sports activities like sailing, trapeze and more. I strongly recommend it. It is worth the price.
April 27th, 2009 12:29 pm
That’s good places for vacation but I prefer to go to Bali because it may be more closely
April 30th, 2009 1:22 pm
Its near summer now time to go to beach with white sands. thanks for sharing some ideas
April 30th, 2009 5:31 pm
Bahamas should be on the top of the list, there is no other places better then this.
May 4th, 2009 1:49 pm
Hello! I live close to the beach and i love it! The best holiday is holiday by the beach! Sunshining, swimming, what else for a best holiday??
May 5th, 2009 8:02 am
Each season has its own opportunities for rest.
I think that the summer for swimming but winter for skiing.
May 9th, 2009 5:26 am
There are great spots in Australia for winter holidays. Cheap hotels in Sydney or Gold Coast accommodation can be great choices for holidays in the warm spots!
May 11th, 2009 2:43 am
I’ll be heading off to a nice beach vacation in a week, I don’t mind it in either the summer or winter.
December 14th, 2009 6:35 am
That’s good places for vacation but nice review of winter resorts.
December 15th, 2009 4:13 pm
When you Travel China Hainan Island, the tropical resort island of Hainan will surprise you.
Hainan island Tourism! Infect Hainan china is great place to visit all-around the year Hainan Island has a tropical climate. Blue Skies, Warm Breezes, Sandy Beaches, Tropical Rain Forests, Hot Springs, Elegant Spa Resorts; all make for a truly unforgettable spot to hang your hat for a week or two.
December 17th, 2009 9:29 pm
A beach vacation during the winter is a great way. This is when you need a nice break the most. Get away from the cold weather and relax in the sun for a while. Out of all these locations, I have only been to Bahamas. I have to say it was amazing and that was even before they built the whole waterpark.
December 21st, 2009 7:23 pm
I don’l like skiing at all. I like diving and beaches!
December 30th, 2009 4:52 pm
To have good weather throughout the year, the Canary Islands in Spain are not far away those places where you can enjoy beach and sun.
December 31st, 2009 5:43 am
Thailand is the perfect place to visit for some guaranteed winter sun & Fun. Thailand has a wide choice of beaches including picturesque white sandy beaches washed by clear azure waters offering a full spectrum of accomodation from high-end beach resorts to rustic bamboo huts. Furthermore it has unparalled cultural and culinary delights to please every visitor. Although i do warn you, once you come you’ll never want to leave
January 8th, 2010 7:52 am
I love traveling to australia.. but I’ve always wanted to travel to the Bahamas as well!
January 11th, 2010 2:49 pm
In the caribean one nice option is cap cana in Dominican Republic. It have one of the most beautiful beaches in the area
January 20th, 2010 7:08 am
Recently travelled to Bora Bora - it was amazing. The perfect winter escape.
January 23rd, 2010 6:53 pm
My dream vaction is going to the caribean. hopefully i will be doing this next year
January 29th, 2010 6:13 pm
A fantastic review which has given me lots of ideas. I am totally a beach person and love water activities hence I often go to Cagnes Sur Mer in France for the Sun and most importantly the Sea!
February 1st, 2010 4:20 pm
In my opinion, winter is the best time for a beach vacation. When you spending long months in the cold, some warm weather is a welcome break. It can make up for the vitamin D deficiencies that some people have during the winter.
February 1st, 2010 8:49 pm
Grand Wailea: As honeymooners, this was a great destination because our wedding was out of season. However, if you’re a summer wedding, look elsewhere, because this place is inundated with children and might not be what you are looking for.
February 3rd, 2010 8:00 pm
I just got home from a 7 day Caribbean cruise that visited Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Croix. We saw 4 gorgeous beaches but 2 of them stand out as ideal winter beach vacation destinations. St. Lucia is a lush, tropical island with lots of dramatic hills and jungles. There beaches are equally as beautiful with the mountains as a backdrop. We also found Orient Bay in St. Maarten stunning. One of the best beaches I have seen in the Carribean.
February 5th, 2010 2:33 am
Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island of the Bahamas is absolutely fantastic. The hotel is just beautiful and the restaurants are out of this world. I recommend trying Cafe Martinique by Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten or Nobu.
February 14th, 2010 11:59 am
I love traveling to australia.. but I’ve always wanted to travel to the Bahamas as well! i enjoy travelling around the word
great post
February 15th, 2010 5:58 am
I can’t believe Thailand wasn’t listed. Phuket is an incredible destination. Indigo Pearl is picture perfect if you don’t mind spending a little extra.
February 17th, 2010 1:03 am
Water and sand can always make me feel peaceful inside. That is the reason why I would choose a beach vacation. When it comes to all those options for beach vacation, I prefer the first one - Hawaiian island of Molokai. Thanks for the great list.
February 17th, 2010 7:59 am
thank you for the information .. maybe I’ll try one of these places on vacation this winter.
February 18th, 2010 3:17 pm
Wow! Nice list!I love travelling around the world.
February 19th, 2010 2:00 am
Great article! I love Hawaii in the winter and especially the Molokai Ranch. You can get some nice waves nearby, but you need to be careful in the winter because the waves get very big!
February 23rd, 2010 7:57 am
i wonder why there is no Bali in your list ?
February 26th, 2010 1:14 am
How about the idyllic beaches in Koh Samui? The island is accessible all year round - soft white sand, clear blue sea, great Thai food at a fraction of what a trip to Hawaii will cost.
March 5th, 2010 8:52 am
Great list. The Grand Wailea Resort and Spa of Hawaii sounds very attractive. Thank you for the information .. But i love Kuta Beach in Bali!