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Lonely PlanetOct 29, 2026

21 Best Winter Destinations

Snow, sun or wildlife? Use this list to plan your best winter getaway, from Japan’s hot springs to the Antarctic Peninsula.

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  • Waikanae BeachSightLearn to surf at this beach.
  • Elsewhere
  • Arctic SwedenNeighborhoodSwedenSee the northern lights here.
  • St LuciaNeighborhoodSaint LuciaEscape the cold in this Caribbean island.
  • St HelenaNeighborhoodSaint HelenaSee whale sharks off this island.
  • Goms valleyNeighborhoodGoms, SwitzerlandSnow sports at a slower pace.
  • Matterhorn Gotthard RailwayPlaceGoms, SwitzerlandLinks fairy-tale villages along the valley.
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