Suggest Best Beautiful Winter Destinations

Whether you dream of fresh powder or sandy shores, here are our top winter destinations for when the temperature drops.

Paris

Paris is its most Parisian in the wintertime. While the chilly temps keep throngs of tourists at bay, put on your rose-colored glasses and take advantage of cheaper rates for an extra-long-weekend stay — to make up for the travel time — at hotels such as the intimate (and conveniently located, near the Louvre) Hotel Relais Saint-Germain.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast over café au lait and a chocolate croissant (clichés for a reason) before strolling along the light-strung Champs-Elysees and taking advantage of the semiannual soldes, or sales. Longchamp or Hermès at 50% off, n’est-ce pas?

Miami

Every winter, the promise of sunny, 72-degree weather beckons visitors to Miami. Beyond the requisite Cuban sandwich in Little Havana, in Little Havana, foodies will find memorable cuisine at the annual, star-studded South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

With high season in full swing, you’ll see many a scantily clad European spend the nights dining at 9 p.m. and traipsing along Ocean Drive and sleep the days away in cabanas or on a bed of soft, white sand — that is how Miami is meant to be enjoyed.

Orlando, Florida

When you think of Orlando, you think of theme parks — and for good reason. It is home to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, each with myriad parks and resorts.

Whether it’s a special parade or fireworks display over the holidays or a much-needed break from frozen temperatures back home, there are countless reasons why winter is an ideal time to visit. The period just after the holidays and before spring break is, in particular, the least crowded and will have the shortest lines.

Methow Valley, Washington

Take ski-in/ski-out lodging to a new level and experience the European tradition of hut-to-hut skiing in northern Washington’s Methow Valley, near the US-Canadian border. For novices or those more familiar with its downhill sibling, cross-country skiing is a thrill in its own right, and Methow Valley is home to more than 125 miles of tranquil, well-marked trails.

If indoor plumbing is a must after a long day on the trails, you may want to trade camping for other mountain accommodations, such as the Sun Mountain Lodge, where you won’t sacrifice the scenery or vast view of the stars.

Bahamas

If blue skies and tan lines seem like a distant memory, a quick Caribbean vacation may be what you’re craving. Consider the Bahamas, a chain of more than 700 islands, cays and reefs, which will feel downright balmy compared with East Coast temps.

This year-round island paradise just off the Florida coast is in its peak season, allowing you to choose to splurge on a luxurious resort with all the trappings at Atlantis Paradise Island or escape to one of the more remote Out Islands.

New Orleans

There are good times to be had in New Orleans year-round, but things get kicked up a notch when Mardi Gras and college bowl games roll through town. Not that you need added reasons to visit — snacking on beignets at Café du Monde and listening to jazz on Bourbon Street should be reason enough to check into the elegant Hotel Mazarin in the French Quarter.

Phoenix/Scottsdale

Sun worshippers, take heart; you’ll find your oasis in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the Greater Phoenix area has earned the nickname “Valley of the Sun” honestly. Most come to hit the links, as the area is dotted with more than 200 golf courses. But the Desert Botanical Garden is another year-round highlight. Like a relic of the Wild West, Old Town Scottsdale lures tourists, but most visitors will value a relaxing stay filled with shopping, golfing and lounging at the spa.

Salt Lake City

For those who check ski conditions on the daily, you don’t have to leave the country for world-class skiing. Get thee on a direct flight to Salt Lake City, and you’ll be minutes from Utah’s premier ski village of Park City.

Savannah, Georgia

While chilly during the winter months, visitors will find Southern charm in spades in Savannah. The low-season prices also mean it’s a great time to splurge on a romantic Valentine’s stay at the Green Palm Inn.

Indulge in comfort food, including cheesy grits, fried green tomatoes and Lowcountry cuisine, as well as cocktails. Thanks to lenient open-container laws, you can take that hot toddy to go as you stroll through the historic district downtown.

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IT Engineer- Nguyen Thanh Phong with photographic enthusiasm has great photos of America.

Having resided in the United States since 2004, the photographer - IT engineer- Nguyen Thanh Phong has recorded the beautiful moments of America autumn. The path stretched out colorful leaves, the red maple trees ... which is the typical of autumn in the Northwest America, was recorded emotionally by Nguyen Thanh Phong.

He currently lives in Oregon with his wife and his daughter. Sharing the passion of his photography, the alumni of Dalat University said that although pursuing a career in information technology is very dry, he still spends great love for photography, and he recorded what he saw by the soul of a true artist.

Watching his beautiful images of America fall:

Having resided in the United States since 2004, the photographer - IT engineer- Nguyen Thanh Phong has recorded the beautiful moments of America autumn. The path stretched out colorful leaves, the red maple trees ... which is the typical of autumn in the Northwest America, was recorded emotionally by Nguyen Thanh Phong.

He currently lives in Oregon with his wife and his daughter. Sharing the passion of his photography, the alumni of Dalat University said that although pursuing a career in information technology is very dry, he still spends great love for photography, and he recorded what he saw by the soul of a true artist.

Vietnam among 20 best destinations to visit in 2015

According to Telegraph travel site, Vietnam is one of the world’s best countries to visit for 2015.

With a new year of travel about to begin and a bewildering array of holiday options to choose from, it can be almost impossible to decide where on Earth to go.

Mẹ Hoa hâu Kỳ Duyên: Không có chuyện con tôi vô lễ !

Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

Forty years since the Fall of Saigon, Vietnam has come a long way as a holiday destination, writes Iain Stewart.

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleumis in Ba Dinh Quare, Ha Noi, Viet Nam.

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleumis a large memorial in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is located in the centre of Ba Dinh Square, which is the place where Vietminh leader Ho Chi Minh. Chairman of the Communist Party of Vietnam from 1951 until his death in 1969, read the Declaration of Independence on 2 September 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It is an ideal place that attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Nha Trang is the most popular tourist beach destination in Vietnam .

Why Go Now?

2015 will mark the 40th anniversary of the fall of Saigon – and Vietnam has come a very long way since then, emerging as an increasingly popular destination for British visitors.

Hoi An, Viet Nam attracts many tourists ech year.

Its cities are absurdly in-your-face, driven by the buzz of a million motorbikes and the palpable thrust of energy and commerce, yet this is a nation that also does subtle - just try the food. Banh vac (steamed minced shrimp dumpling), for example, delicately combines salty, sweet and sour flavours with a topping of crunchy, crispy shallots.

Banh vac in Hoi An, Viet Nam.

Vietnamese cuisine has many intricate layers, so for a true understanding of it, take a course in Hoi An, a Unesco World Heritage Site which is loaded with cooking schools. While you’re in town, be sure also to find time for a quintessentially Vietnamese experience, a two-wheeler trip. Guided motorbike daytrips run by Hoi An Motorbike Adventure (motorbiketours-hoian.com) use meaty Minsk machines. Alternatively, you can glide about on a vintage scooter courtesy of vietnamvespaadventures.com

Pho

What list of Vietnamese cuisine would be complete without pho? It’s almost impossible to walk a block in Vietnam’s major cities without bumping into a crowd of hungry patrons slurping noodles at a makeshift pho stand.

This simple staple consisting of a salty broth, fresh rice noodles, a sprinkling of herbs and chicken or beef, features predominately in the local diet -- and understandably so. It’s cheap, tasty, and widely available at all hours.

Just look out for a mass of people on plastic stools -- or try a tried and tested favorite: Pho Thin, 13 Lo Duc, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi; +84 43 821 2709.

Nem Ran

Vietnam’s bite-sized crunchy spring rolls might not enjoy the same popularity as their healthier fresh equivalent, but they deserve a special mention.

Fried Spring Rolls (Nem cuon) is a traditional dish in Viet Nam.

The crispy shell with a soft veggie and meat filling dunked in a tangy sauce gets the gastronomic juices flowing before a main course. In the north these parcels go by the name nem ran while southerners call them cha gio.

Address: 1 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

Cha ca

Hanoians consider cha ca to be so exceptional that there is a street in the capital dedicated to these fried morsels of fish.

This namesake alley is home to Cha Ca La Vong, which serves sizzling chunks of fish seasoned with garlic, ginger, turmeric and dill on a hot pan tableside.

Xoi

Savory sticky rice is less of an accompaniment to meals in Vietnam, more a meal itself. The glutinous staple comes with any number of mix-ins (from slithers of chicken, or pork to fried or preserved eggs), but almost always with a scattering of dried shallots on top.

Address: Xoi Yen, Nguyen Huu Huan, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

Banh xeo

A good banh xeo is a crispy crepe bulging with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts, plus the garnish of fresh herbs that are characteristic of most authentic Vietnamese dishes.

To enjoy one like a local, cut it into manageable slices, roll it up in rice paper or lettuce leaves and dunk it in whatever special sauce the chef has mixed up for you.

Banh Xeo 46A has mixed reviews but judging by the crowds that swarm there each night they must be doing something right. Banh Xeo, 46A Dinh Cong Trang, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

North of Hoi An, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is Vietnam’s hottest region for 2015. Riddled with an astonishing number of cave systems, including the Hang Son Doong (the world’s largest cave) the scenery is spectacular with rainforest, towering karst peaks and jungle rivers. In the last couple of years, accommodation choices have mushroomed to meet demand, including the Lake House Resort (http://phongnhalakehouse.com), though there’s still only one ATM in the one-horse access town.

Hoi An ancient town in Viet Nam.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam.

Local tour operator Oxalis, co-run by British cavers, offer superb trips to the sublime swim-through caverns of Tu Lan and Hang En (the world’s third largest cave). Trips to Hang Son Doong itself are currently suspended (as authorities consider licensing a cable car attraction inside the cave, a proposal that’s been roundly condemned by conservationists).

Son Doong Cave in Viet Nam.

New options will help tourists explore beyond the cities, whether they spend their night on a boat adrift the UNESCO-recognized Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province, Viet Nam.

When to Go

November through March are peak times for sun in the south without too much heat or rain; the north will be cooler. April to June and September and October are less busy. Avoid the busy Tet New Year festival in January or February.

How to go

Responsible Travel (01273 823700; responsibletravel.com) offers a 16-day Vietnam Adventure Holiday that includes HCMC, Hanoi and Hoi An and costs from £1769 including flights from UK.

Insider Tip

Vietnamese markets, including floating ones, provide windows onto daily life that shouldn't be missed. The best times to mingle with locals as they shop are earlier in the morning and in late afternoon and at night.

The United States: The best Chirstmas destination

While there are many places worthy of consideration for a Christmas holiday, perhaps none is better than the United States - the country that seems to really get it right when it comes to celebrating the Christmas season.   

Famous Christmas location in the States include the likes of New York City, which many consider to be the very best Christmas destination anywhere.  And who can forget Bing Crosby's preference for a bright Hawaiian Christmas?  But there are other worthy considerations as well as is offered in the following online publications for best places in America to spend Christmas.

New York City makes it onto every best destinations list here on USA Travel, but it is especially gorgeous at Christmastime, making it a favorite destination for many holiday travelers.

In addition to having superb shopping - it's a great place to find unique gifts as well as find everything on your own wish list - New York City also boasts many holiday traditions. There is the giant tree at Rockefeller Center, the lighting of which is celebrated with a special ceremony and musical performances, and the holiday-themed windows at New York's famed department stores. Another attractions that brings scores of tourists to New York City during the holidays is the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a Broadway-style show put on by the famous, high-kicking Rockettes at the even more famous Radio City Music Hall.

Christmas in New York City.

How to go to New York city? 

In fact, the most convenient way is by air plane. You need only pay 165 USD if you go from Boston to New York city, and the return flight ticket is just 103 USD. Besides, you can easily get install a ticket flight online through Kayak.

What to eat in New York?

Hotbed of culinary fusion, NYC is not only a repository of cuisines from around the globe, but the place where many important dishes originated, if not by pure invention, then as uniquely compelling adaptations of things that flew in from elsewhere. Here are the city's most important, and best-tasting, gastronomic inventions.

1. Cheesecake -- This creamy, calorific dessert has been made in America since colonial times. Founded in 1950 in Downtown Brooklyn, Junior's quickly became a famous purveyor of cheesecakes, and theirs remains the best. Junior's, 386 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Brooklyn, 718-852-5257.

2. Lobster Newberg -- This luscious concoction features multiple crustaceans swimming in cream, cognac, sherry, and cayenne pepper. Delmonico's, 56 Beaver Street, 212-509-1144

3. Hamburger -- The first hamburgers were reportedly served along the city's Lower West Side docks in the 1820s to German sailors homesick for the port they came from -- Hamburg, on the North Sea. These ground-meat pucks (it is not recorded whether they were first made with beef or pork) were served naked, but at some point in the years that followed, a bun was applied, making the hamburger as we know it an American phenomenon. JG Melon, 1291 Third Avenue, 212-744-0585

4. Coal-Oven Pizza -- Go to one of the city's original coal-oven parlors (Patsy's, John's, Totonno Pizzeria Napolitano) to experience the Gotham invention in all its glory. The 200 degrees hotter these ovens burn when compared with wood makes a big difference in the texture of the crust. Don't, whatever you do, go to the franchise locations spun off by any of these places -- the product is inferior in every way. John's Pizzeria, 278 Bleecker Street, 212-243-1680

5. Hot Dog 

Besides, you can easily choose the best and beautiful place to eat on the Yelp page. Here, there are over 100 restaurants in New York which are considered the highest rated compared to other places.

Where to stay in New York?

Here, we just introduce one of the best hotels that many tourists have ever been there. It's Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho Hotel. Located in the heart of New York City’s vibrant Lower East Side, Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho hotel offers modern comfort and friendly service, making the ideal choice for your visit to The Big Apple. Our non-smoking SoHo hotel is steps from Canal Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo and Wall Street, as well as shopping, restaurants and shopping.

Sleep well in your comfortable guest room, catch up on your favorite programs on flat screen HDTV’s and look up local events or make dinner reservations using free Wi-Fi, available throughout this hotel. Fuel up for a fun day with free Rise & Dine continental breakfast, and after a day of exploring the city, relax in our courtyard and garden. Moreover, Hodward Johnson Hotel offers parking for a nominal daily fee, and handicapped-accessible rooms are also available at our SoHo hotel.

Outsite the Howard Johnson Manhattan Soho Hotel

In addition, you can book room online via Howard Johnson Hotel website or call : 1-800-221-5801 to get more information.

You can have a better understanding about New York Christmas through the video we suppy below:

Discover the happiest place on Earth: Bhutan

Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is a Himalayan kingdom with a reputation for mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. The king of Bhutan is determined to make 2015 a great year for this spiritual, mountainous nation. 

For a country that still measures their output by GNH (Gross National Happiness) rather than GDP it might seem wrong to talk about statistics, but Bhutan has celebrated a record number of visitors this year. 2015, says the king, is the year for this mountainous kingdom.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan.

The Tiger’s Nest Monastery hangs on a cliff, and stands above an enchanting forest of blue pines and rhododendrons. As this beautiful and very exceptional monastery is a sheer climb up the hill (900 meters), a pony can be arranged for the ride up, but only until the cafeteria. From then on, it is another steep walk and some narrow stairs towards the monastery itself.

The trail crosses a chapel of butter lamps and descends to a waterfall by the Snow Lion Cave. The view of the Paro valley from here on is breathtaking, and the atmosphere very holy, a place where every Bhutanese will want to come at least once in his/her life. This is the place where Guru Rinpoche brought Buddhism into Bhutan, arriving on the back of a tigress.

Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan.

It will mark the 60th birthday of the fourth King - His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck - who brought tourism to this tiny land-locked country after his coronation some 40 years ago. Thankfully little has changed in the four decades since his coronation: there is still the same armrest-grabbing drop over Himalayan peaks to the tiny airport at Paro (only eight pilots are qualified to land here).

Himalaya Moutains in Bhutan.

You may think that mobile phones, western vehicles and Manchester United may have pervaded the capital, Thimpu, but in the Paro and Punaka valleys the landscape is one of verdant hills, crystal-clear rivers, towering mountains and a patchwork of fields where crops are still tended by plough, oxen and scythe.

Annapurna Treks: private treks between small Himalayan hideaways.

Being the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong, or some call it Pungthang Dewachen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness), is also the country’s most gorgeous and majestic dzong. Punakha is accessible from a 3 hours drive east of the capital Thimpu, and after crossing a pass in the mountains, the place is a breathtaking and glorious sight on the first glimpse from the road. It is placed strategically in between two rivers, Pho Chu (male) and Mo Chu (females) that has noticeable color differences of the rivers’ water

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Punakha Dzong in Bhutan.

Punakha Dzong is joined to the mainland by an arched wooden bridge, and contains many precious relics from the days when successive kings reigned the kingdom from this valley. Furthermore, it is blessed with a temperate climate, and lovely lilac colored jacaranda trees grow around the dzong during the spring season.

The peak of the Zuri Dzong Trek is probably the perfect spot to have a bird’s-eye view of the entire Paro valley. The Zuri Dzong is the oldest dzong in Bhutan, and in there lies a cave where Buddha came to meditate in, in the 8th century. This peaceful place allows both Bhutanese and tourists to soak in the tranquil that radiates from the extraordinary view, something one can stare at for hours in wonder and awe.

Zuri Dzong in Bhutan.

The total journey time to get there will take approximately 30 minutes if one starts from the museum watchtower, and an additional 1 hour to exit out towards Uma. Tourists can expect to sit and relax there, and also remember to catch the amazing side view as you hike through trek.

Tourists relax after hiking through trek.

Opulent accommodation may not hard to find in the shape of two Como hotels in both Paro and now Punaka and, the obligatory Aman resort, but the traditional dress worn in every walk of public life and the unfailing optimism of its people is not put on for the benefit of camera-toting tourists.

The national sport of archery is also not something rolled for ceremonial events but remains part of the fabric of society (even if the old hand-crafted wooden bows may have been ditched in favour of high-tech carbon models shipped in from the USA).

Mountain bike riding in the Surrey Hills.

Mountain biking, too, may have arrived in these parts courtesy of its cycling-mad new king.

Bhutan’s thigh-busting climbs and break-neck descents make Alpine adventures look like a saunter through the Surrey Hills, but it will be your pilgrimage up to mountain-top monasteries such as Tiger’s Nest that will live longest in the memory.

Sandwiched between the might of India and China you wonder for how long Bhutan can stay like this. But for now, there can be few more magical places in earth.

How to go

Audley Travel (01993 838 320; audleytravel.com) offers a 10-day Highlights of Bhutan itinerary including £3,205 per person (based on two people sharing) including international flights, accommodation and most meals.