3 Dreamy Vacation Destinations to Melt the Winter Freeze

Leave the snow and slush behind and warm your soul at these three vacation destinations to visit now.

If the cold is keeping you inside and you dream about sunnier days ahead, the time to seize them is now. Escape the winter blues and warm up with unique experiences across the globe. Whether you’re looking for complete relaxation, outdoor adventure, or culinary creations from top chefs, check out these three picks for early season vacations.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Croatia has been gaining momentum over the last few years as a top travel destination any time of year. This spring when you’re exploring the streets of its capital, Dubrovnik, why not make your wanderlust dreams come true with Hotel Bellevue’s Spring Suite Dreams Package. The luxury property is carved into a cliff-side in the heart of the city and overlooks the Adriatic Sea. It’s a luxurious oasis that features a spa complete with indoor fresh water heated pool that looks out onto the sea, in addition to Finnish sauna, and a spa menu filled with body rituals, scrubs, baths, and massages. Access to spa facilities are just one perk of the Spring Suite Dreams Package, which also includes a two-night stay for two people, complimentary return transfer to the Dubrovnik airport, breakfast, and late check out.

Maldives

When you really want to get away, the island group in the Indian Ocean is what vacation fantasies are made of. Baros Maldives is an adults-only tropical idyll that features 75 secluded villas, both over-water and by the beach; dedicated 24-hour island hosts; three gourmet restaurants; two bars, and a thriving house reef, and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. But a stay there isn’t completely about the R&R. Baros Maldives is currently offering a unique Glow-in-the-Dark Snorkeling & Coral Conservation experience. Your evening begins post sunset, where you will venture to the resort’s house reef armed with an underwater lights that illuminate nocturnal sea creatures who’ve come out of their daytime hiding places. Your special blue torch shed light on a hidden world of fluorescence among the reef corals and fish. A reflected light illuminates strong yellow, green and red neon colors of the indigenous underwater life. Additionally, the Baros Maldives marine biologists will keep you and you the up-to- date by e-mail every six months about the growth of the corals as they develop on the table.

Palm Desert Food & Wine

If you’re getting sick of trudging through snow in frigid temperatures to get to dinner, head to the desert. Palm Desert Food & Wine presented by Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa and organized by Palm Springs Life just unveiled its culinary roster and 2018 programming, including tastings from the nation’s leading chefs, breweries, and wineries; live cooking demonstrations; cookbook signings with celebrity chefs; and other exclusive dining experiences. Situated in the beautiful tree-lined El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert, California, the event welcomes you to a weekend where top food and wine is only the begging. The destination is also known for its renowned golf courses, spas, and other opportunities for outdoor activities. You can even ship golf clubs to Palm Springs with Luggage Free.