As winter approaches, most people unconsciously divide into two different groups: those who will enjoy every snowflake outdoors and those who will try to hibernate like bears in a warm den.
Members of the first group will quickly book their winter vacation at one of the snow-covered ski resorts, where the desire for a quick descent will prevail over the craving for hot chocolate. The second group, on the other hand, will soar into the sky like monarch butterflies and try to reach Cuba or Bermuda, where they will attempt to cure their winter blues and easily replace snowflakes with warm rays of sunshine.
Among the top destinations recommended by traveling experts for the latter group are African beaches. Leading the way is Fumba in Zanzibar. It is enchanting between December and February when you can enjoy the clear sea, golden sand, and fantastic sunsets over the ocean. Besides warm Africa, one of this winter’s hot spots is Anse Georgette, a beautiful beach on Praslin Island, declared one of the most beautiful in the Seychelles. If you are a passionate bird watcher, you will surely encounter the endemic black parrot and the Seychelles bulbul from the sparrow family there. If you are ready to venture to the Indian Ocean, then book your place in the sun on the Andaman Islands, especially on Radha Nagar Beach, an untouched volcanic paradise surrounded by forests and incredible beaches.
In an Asian setting, it is not difficult to find more such places. This can easily be confirmed by visiting Vietnam’s largest island, Phu Quoc, with its ten-kilometer-long Bai Dai beach, or the perfect Philippine beaches such as those on Palawan Island. Among Caribbean locations, Tayrona National Park in Colombia stands out, with its famous ‘ecohabs’ (luxury cabins), and Los Roques in Venezuela, while on the Atlantic Ocean, Brazil’s Sao Miguel dos Milagres has recently made its way onto the itineraries of all travelers who value themselves and want to enjoy natural swimming pools, warm emerald waters, and hypnotically calming beaches.
