Underrated Places to Travel This Winter

Plus, Our Favorite Affordable Hotels in London

11 Underrated Places to Travel This Winter, Whether You Want Sand or Snow

 

Whether you're looking to escape the winter blues or hoping to experience the ultimate snowy Christmas vacation, there are so many beautiful places in the world to pick from for your next winter vacation. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path trip that excels in views, vibes, and value but isn't yet so overrun with other travelers that you'll have trouble walking down the street, we've found some of the best options for you.


Here are underrated winter vacation spots to visit this upcoming season, with trips for beach bums who want to leave the cold weather behind, as well as wintertime-lovers who can't wait to hop on the slopes or peruse a Christmas market.

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Hotel Interiors We Love

The Henson

 

The Henson is an inn in the truest sense—with elegant yet cozy spaces for reading or striking up a game of chess, staff eager to guide you in discovering the area’s gems, and imaginative food right on the premises. There are 16 rooms, all meant to feel more like bedrooms than hotel rooms, with framed still lifes on the walls and leafy plants in every corner.

Häti Home Twist side table


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West Elm Column table lamp


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Lulu and Georgia Rashad accent chair


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Vintage Art Deco glass bowl


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