"Not only can it offer a well-deserved respite from the cold, but depending on where you go, it can also be a less crowded time to travel than the saturated summer months. Travel experts say three clear themes are defining this upcoming winter break: warm-weather getaways where kids can actually swim, alpine retreats with top-notch ski schools, and classic urban escapes in cities that are easier to explore without the overwhelming heat and crowds that come with the summer months."
"For sun seekers, destinations like Portugal's Algarve, the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Egypt's Red Sea deliver mild temperatures, swimmable water, and a slower pace. Ski families are doubling down on bucket-list destinations that are more typical for the European crowd-think Switzerland, the French Alps, and Slovenia-especially now that several resorts are honoring the US Epic Pass and Ikon Pass, which is a major win for American travelers, notes Mina Agnos, group president and founder of Travelive."
Three clear themes define winter break 2025: warm-weather getaways with swimmable water, alpine retreats with top-notch ski schools and increasing access via Epic and Ikon passes, and cultural urban escapes that are easier to explore without summer heat and crowds. Warm destinations such as Portugal's Algarve, the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Egypt's Red Sea offer mild temperatures and a slower pace for families. Alpine favorites include Switzerland, the French Alps, and Slovenia, drawing ski families seeking bucket-list runs and strong instruction. Many families are blending both experiences by skiing first and then flying south to thaw out.
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