If you crave the sensation of winter sun on your skin amid the slowly dropping temperatures in the United States, a few obvious holiday destinations may spring to mind.
Mexico, Florida, the Maldives and Dubai are all classics for a reason, delivering scorching temperatures throughout the shivering depths of December and January. But that also means they're very popular — and if you find yourself lusting after a hot vacation every winter, chances are you've already been to a few of them, anyway.
If you're looking for new winter vacation ideas, consider these 12 unexpected locales for a warm-weather getaway.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
