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3 Favorite Winter Break Destinations

The best vacation locations that are popular among the DC area residents

 Jared Ungar
Dec 19, 2016
University of Maryland College Park
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3 Favorite Winter Break Destinations

As this weekend is one of the coldest this year, there is much to look forward to during the upcoming winter break. There are places to travel and there are sights to see. These places could be filled with tons of activities or places where you can go to enjoy a warmer climate. Here are some of my favorite destinations that should be visited on any winter break:

1. Puerto Rico

One of the best places to go is Puerto Rico. It has a beautiful climate with nice weather year round and a rain forest that is easy to access. The beaches and resorts will be fantastic and the city of San Juan has a lot of stuff to do. There is a lot of history in the old city and the coral reefs are close to the shore.

2. Miami

Another great place to visit is Miami, FL. This places had similar beaches that Puerto Rico had but it is much closer to the DC metro area. While the Caribbean islands are at least 3-4 hour flights away, Miami is only about 2 and a half hours away. There are many flights from DC to Miami and it has a city to visit as well. The city has shopping and restaurants that are close to the beach. It has jet ski rentals and boat rentals for those who are interested. The city has a lot to offer and is much closer to the DC area.

3. LA

The last location spot that will be mentioned is Los Angeles, CA. This trip is about an hour and a half flight farther than Puerto Rico. However, it has so much to do in the dense city. In addition, it has beautiful beaches such as Santa Monica Pier and beach where there are many people and fun activities. There are nice museums to visit and the climate is going to be much warmer than Maryland. It is a place where you can enjoy both a city environment as well as the beautiful beaches and weather. Lastly, shopping in Beverly Hills which is about 15 min away is one of the best places to shop in the world.

While many people are upset about the weather change, there are places to go over winter break to help leave the winter coat in the closet longer. However, don't be surprised when you get back that there is a pile of snow outside the DC airport or your flight is canceled for blizzards as the weather change can be very significant.

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