With the holiday season in full force, what better way to celebrate than by taking a vacation with your loved ones? Personal finance website WalletHub recently released a list of the best destinations for winter travel. Whether you prefer visiting a warm or cold destination, WalletHub breaks up the list to highlight the best of each climate.
Analysts collected data from more than 60 of the largest U.S. metro areas based on 32 key metrics including weather forecast, safety and variety of activities. The ranking focuses on the cost and convenience of traveling to each destination and the variety of entertainment options once you arrive.
Best Cold Destinations for Winter Travel
- Chicago
- Portland, Ore.
- Washington, D.C.
- Pittsburgh
- New York
- Seattle
- Minneapolis
- Philadelphia
- Boston
- Denver
Best Warm Destinations for Winter Travel
- Orlando
- Las Vegas
- San Diego
- Austin, Texas
- Los Angeles
- Houston
- San Antonio
- San Francisco
- Tucson, Ariz.
- New Orleans
For the complete ranking and more information on methodology, visit the website.
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