4. Puerto Rico
U.S. citizens don’t need a passport to go to Puerto Rico, but it feels like a foreign getaway. The food, the music, the culture and the rum drinks are as satisfying as the natural wonders like rainforests, waterfalls and bioluminescent bays. With the average January high temperature being 80 degrees, you can comfortably chill by the beach or pool.
5. Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos makes an idyllic beach getaway and snorkeler’s paradise, just what you need to thaw out this winter. The average January high is 80 degrees, and there are plenty of luxurious hotels and resorts to stay right by the water. Don’t miss the white powder sands of Grace Bay Beach, which was voted the second best beach in the world by TripAdvisor.
6. Arizona
Arizona cools down quite a bit in the winter, but most people prefer those 70 degree averages to the ones closer to 100 during the summer. Scottsdale is a tempting town to visit with a vibrant culinary scene, relaxing resorts and views of the beautiful Camelback Mountain. If you’re a golfing enthusiast, you can’t go wrong with an Arizona winter break.
