Winter's Coming!

Feeling that chill in the air? A lot of people think of travel as a summer activity, but that’s just silly. There are so many fun places to go in the winter months, and so many cool things to do, that you can’t limit yourself by eliminating an entire season!

There are three ways to travel in winter. You can do things that are only available in the colder months (things like skiing, snow shoeing, etc.), you can switch hemispheres and get away from the cold, or you can check out off-season activities in other locales.

Personally, I love to travel off-season. The flights and hotels are cheap, the crowds are absent, and you get a very different view of your destination. There’s nothing quite as quaint as a Japanese village under a gently falling snow, or a resort town without the hordes of tourists.

Of course, there are certain activities that are simply off-limits during the winter, but don’t let that stop you. Find out about your destination. You might be surprised what activities you can find to occupy a snowy night. Traveling in the middle of the off-season isn’t for everyone, but it can be an absolute blast -- especially if you take the right company with you!