After the holiday season, there’s no better escape to have than an exciting winter travel plan. But with so many places in the world to visit, where should you take your winter meeting venue? In another spotlight episode, Andy McNeill and Todd Bludworth count down their most exciting winter destinations, diving deep into what each place has to offer. They also share their personal experiences and their thoughts on the must-try activities for every winter traveler.
Todd Bludworth and Andy McNeill are travel and hospitality entrepreneurs and owners of the global meetings organization, American Meetings, Inc. From sourcing hotels for winter meetings to corporate event management around the world, their team sources event venues and meeting planners for their clients worldwide. Learn more at www.americanmeetings.com.
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Best Destinations For Winter Travel
After discussing summer destinations in their last spotlight episode, Andy McNeill and Todd Bludworth now turn their discussion to winter travel. They have been to many places fit for a cold escapade, both for business or vacation.
1. Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Mostly featured in film, Rio de Janeiro is one place in the world that fascinates many people. It has warm weather that attracts big crowds throughout the year. When the season turns colder in the latter parts of the year, tourists may find smaller crowds.
Most Significant Things:
- Rio Carnival, where you can be involved in endless parades and activities that turn the city into a huge bundle of energy
2. Seville, Spain
Offering mild weather, Seville (pronounced in Spanish as Se-BEE-ya) attracts only a manageable crowd during the winter season, even with its popular Christmas markets.
Most Significant Things:
- Seville Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church that showcases the grand art of Gothic architecture, also a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Royal Alcazar’s Palace, the palace of kings in Seville built for the Christian King Peter of Castile
- Three Kings Day festivities, which involves a long parade through the streets of Seville featuring giant elaborate floats and camels
- Affordable room rates
3. Tulum, Mexico
Located in the south of Cancun in the Iberian Peninsula, Tulum is home to the most breathtaking beaches. By tracking the hurricane seasons, this specific body of water can be hit pretty badly by natural calamities every year. Therefore, the best time to visit is between October and December, when the hurricane season ends. The crowd is not that big as well, and the weather is quite warm.
Most Significant Things:
- Ceviche, an appetizer consisting of marinated raw fish of seafood, commonly served in South America
- Cenote, or natural swimming holes
- The best nightlife in the entire Mexico
4. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Offering the warmest winters to every traveler, Dubai has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the Middle East for the last 30 years. It is one of the favorite destinations by a lot of people from the US and Europe.
Most Significant Things:
- Golden Spice Markets, locally known as souk, where you can find the most unexpected yet amazing purchases
- Indoor ski mountain, found in the Mall of the Emirates, one of the largest in the entire world
- Gorgeous beaches
- Sandboarding
- Camel rides
- Amazing hotels
5. Tahoe, California
Found on the western coast of North America, Tahoe is a popular tourist destination even during summer. With beautiful snowy landscapes, this place is a great addition to the bucket list of winter athletes or anyone who simply in love with winter sports. MTV even hosted their SnowGlobe Music Festival here, which is a real delight for lovers of live music.
Most Significant Things:
- Lake Tahoe, which provides an amazing amount of snow that makes for an incredible skiing experience
- Ski biking
- Whitewater rafting
6. Patagonia, Argentina
While it is winter in the United States, Patagonia is actually enjoying the summer heat, making it a wise choice for a holiday trip. Located in the very southern tip of South America, it is a lovely place that every traveler would love.
Most Significant Things:
- Torres del Paine National Park, known for its blue mountain iceberg and the iconic three granite towers from which the place derived its name
- Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, the biggest attraction in Argentina, home to the world’s most dramatic icefalls and a huge variety of bird species
- Amazing kayaking experience
- Whale watching
- Long hiking trips
- Endless outdoor activities
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