The most basic description of Winter is it’s cold! Therefore, for a romantic getaway you have one of two choices. First, fly away to an exotic country that is hot with hours of daily sunshine for days full of beach relaxation and frolicking in clear ocean water. Or, visit somewhere you need to wrap up to embrace the fresh winter air and cuddle up together in the hotel. Which sounds most romantic to you and your loved one? Here are 15 romantic destinations for a hot or cold winter vacation with your extra special someone.

15 Cold Winter Romantic Getaways

1. Enjoy the fascinating Icelandic culture in the capital city of Reykjavik, Iceland
2. Ski by day and cuddle by night in Aspen, Colorado, USA
3. Experience the city buzz this winter in Vancouver, Canada
4. Explore the romantic castles of Ireland
5. Hold gloved hands as you visit the sights of Rome, Italy
6. Visit the romance capital of the World, Paris, France
7. For history, beauty and beer the best place for romance is Prague, Czech Republic
8. Embrace the New England charm of Woodstock, Vermont, USA
9. Visit one of the most scenic places on the planet, Banff, Canada
10. Ride the Berina Express, through Switzerland and admire the snow mountain white scenery
11. Add some childlike Christmas innocence with a visit to Lapland, Finland
12. Rent a lodge and go on a wolf safari in Yellowstone National Park, USA
13. Cross-country ski together on the island of Hokkaido, Japan
14. Pamper and relax together at the hot springs in Fairbanks, Alaska
15. Camp in a yurt outside the vibrant city of Bristol, England

You may also enjoy reading ‘Spectacular Fall Road Trips’ and ‘Beer Lovers Need to Visit Chicago.’

15 Romantic Winter Sun Getaways

1. Bathe in the sun in Cancun, Mexico
2. Visit a romantic hotspot, Maui in Hawaii
3. Become mountain explorers in and around Franz Josef, New Zealand
4. Take your pick with a romantic getaway to a Caribbean island
5. Stay on the water in the Maldives, Indian Ocean
6. Slow down your life and enjoy each other in Ubud, Bali
7. Be inspired by the Californian coast in Los Angeles, USA
8. Inject some culture into your relationship in Varadero and Havana, Cuba
9. Party it up in Phuket, Thailand
10. Be blown away by the natural beauty of Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean
11. Embrace the Summer sun in Melbourne, Australia
12. Relax on the beach with your loved one at Vera Beach, Gold Coast Australia
13. Take a volcanic adventure in Tenerife, Spain
14. Rent a private bungalow on the water and enjoy sunset sails in Bora Bora, French Polynesia
15. Celebrate warm winter together with a tour of Florida.

For more inspiration read Top 20 Places to Have a Selfie, in the World.

Maybe you have already visited some of these locations and know exactly how romantic the lit streets of Europe are and how astonishingly beautiful the blue seas and skies of the Maldives are. So, whichever destination excites jumps out at you today, we hope you get to experience the most romantic getaway this winter, as it’s such a great way to end the year.