Take a look at America's winter niche travel destinations, and even in winter you can't feel the cold.
1. New Orleans, Louisiana
December & January weather: 8-18ºC
Friends who like to sway, eat, drink, and take beautiful photos, don't miss this niche but popular travel destination in New Orleans! Located in Louisiana in the southern United States, New Orleans is a port city with the Mississippi River running through it, and winter temperatures around 15 degrees make it perfect for a riverside stroll.
Right next to the Mississippi River is New Orleans' must-see attraction "French Quarter"! There are colorful and retro European-style buildings, many family balconies are made of carved railings, and decorated with flowers and plants, the film rate is 100%, but also very suitable for shopping, you can find a lot of exquisite retro gifts.
New Orleans can be said to be a foodie's paradise, and the first must-eat food is "oysters"! The oysters here are fresh and cheap, and the point is that they are very delicious, whether they are eaten raw or grilled, the taste is a must!
Friends who love music, especially jazz, you will absolutely love the evenings here. There are a variety of bars on Bourbon Street, so listening to a jazz concert and a drink is not too laid-back! P.S. You can walk down the street and drink here, and you can imagine what a free-spirited city it is!
2. Punta Gorda, Florida
December & January weather: 20-26ºC
Another winter resort in the United States is Florida, but Florida is not only Miami, Oledo! Today, I will introduce you to the most beautiful fishing village hidden in Florida, "Punta Gorda Punta Gorda".
Located just south of Tampa, Florida's third-largest city, Punta Gorda is a port town with winter temperatures around 23 degrees Celsius, perfect for those who don't want to rush to spend 3 days here for a simple but pleasant warm winter.
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Authentic seafood can be sampled near the local Fisherman's Wharf, and there are plenty of fine shops to buy souvenirs.
The streets are dotted with rows of royal palm trees, and you can delve into the neighborhood to see early Florida architecture, such as tin roofed houses and brick alleys, and experience first-hand the vintage Florida.
3. Santa Fe, New Mexico
December & January weather6-8ºC
Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, is an artsy desert city with more than 250 galleries on topics ranging from contemporary art to traditional Native American art.
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Although winter temperatures in Santa Fe are only around 0 degrees, the sun is shining and the trip doesn't diminish the pleasure of the trip. The architectural style here is diverse and full of artistic sense, and the overall style of the city is a mixture of Indian + Spanish + American West + modern art, among which there are a large number of characteristic buildings called Adobe.
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Surrounded by historic buildings, museums, galleries, and restaurants, Santa Fe Downtown Plaza is the best starting point for getting to know the city.
One of the most famous buildings in the area is the Loretto Church, famous for its Pueblo style architecture and the spiral staircase inside the church.
4.Sedona, Arizona
December & January weather: 1-15ºC
When you hear Arizona, is your first reaction to dry and hot? Sedona is a winter treasure destination in Arizona! The average winter temperature here is about 14 degrees, which is very comfortable and pleasant, and the red rock landscape can be seen everywhere, which is very visually impactful for us who have lived in the city for a long time!
It is famous as a spiritual healing sanctuary, and legend has it that there are multiple magnetic field vortexes (vortexes) in the area, hiding "mysterious powers", which are very suitable for healing, meditation, and self-exploration, and you can also find psychic mediums to count for you, the strongest points are Airport Mesa, Boynton Canyon, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock
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The must-see spot is the Chapel of the Holy Cross, a modern style church completed in 1957, located in downtown Sedona, which can be said to have a rather peculiar appearance, once again refreshing the understanding of the architectural style of the church!
For hiking to gain insight into the area's red rock landscape, Devil's Bridge Trail is recommended. This hike is low in difficulty and can be held by children, but the journey is relatively long, 7.1 kilometers round trip, about 3 hours, but the scenery is definitely worth seeing!
5. Belize
December & January weather: 21-28ºC
If you want to know what God's Garden of Eden looks like, take a trip to Belize and you'll see it! Belize is a small, modest country with English as its official language, bordering Mexico to the north and the Caribbean Sea to the east, with warm temperatures throughout the year, with an average annual temperature of 17 to 25 degrees.
The most famous attraction in the area is the Great Blue Cave, which can be visited by small plane, the whole journey takes less than 1 hour, and the scenery is in full view!
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Belize's Great Blue Hole dive is known as the "world's first dive", the Blue Hole dive site can dive up to 42 meters, you have the opportunity to see a variety of sharks, marine fish, corals.
Belize's coral reefs are the largest in the Northern Hemisphere and the second largest in the world after Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
6. Oaxaca, Mexico
December & January weather: 8-27ºC
Located in southern Mexico, the small town of Oaxaca is a colorful and stylish region with the strongest local culture. The temperature here is mild throughout the year, with a large temperature difference between day and night in winter, and the highest temperature is about 25 degrees, which is also a popular destination for winter escape.
A must-see is the Cathedral of San Domingo, a Baroque architectural style.
The "Oaxaca Culture Museum" next to the church, every window in the museum is an oil painting, with a 100% film production rate!
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Oaxaca city center is about 40 minutes by car to the local very famous secret wonderland, the natural infinity pool "Hierve el Agua" created by nature.
7. Montego Bay and Kingston, Jamaica
December & January weather: around 25ºC
Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean, not in Africa, just next to Cuba. Here you can enjoy the romance of the Caribbean Sea, the warmth of Jamaican culture, perfect for a slow-paced vacation.
Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is a health resort with year-round spring temperatures ranging from 23 to 29 degrees. The city is surrounded by green hills and peaks on three sides and faces the sea on one side, and is picturesque, and is known as the "queen of Caribbean cities".
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One of Jamaica's must-see attractions is Dunn's River Falls. Stepping on layers of stones and water spray to climb up, it is really a very refreshing and interesting experience~
The family must be familiar with the name "Blue Mountain Coffee", right? In fact, Blue Mountain coffee comes from the Blue Mountain in Jamaica. Blue Mountain coffee has a mellow and unique taste, and friends who have time must check in the most authentic Blue Mountain coffee.
8. Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
December & January weather: around 22-30ºC
The Dominican Republic is also an island country in the Caribbean Sea, and Punta Cana's beaches are also famous in the world, similar to Cancun in Mexico, but not occupied by a large number of tourists, more comfortable and peaceful.
Punta Cana winter temperature is about 22-25 degrees, is a savannah climate, occasional showers, soon stop, winter is really very refreshing weather! It is recommended to book an all-inclusive hotel, the vacation mode is on!
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Like most islands, snorkeling is a popular water sport,Sea fishing is also a great holiday experience!
If water sports aren't enough for you, you can also sign up for a tour to explore the nearby jungle!