When the winter months get to their most brutal, Americans tend to get irritable, and they also tend to forget to care for their bodies. The cold makes us eat more, feel lazier, and ultimately, gain weight. Nobody wants to be stuck inside all winter long.
If you need some inspiration to keep taking good care of yourself and your bikini body, or if you’re just tired of drinking hot chocolate and sitting by the fire to keep warm, you need a winter vacation.
When it seems like it’ll always be cold and there’s no hope for ever wearing light jackets or strictly fashion scarves again, there are tropical vacations that are still warm and bikini-approved in the dead of winter.
1. The Florida Keys
For many people, a trip out of the country might not be in the cards. International travel is stressful, expensive, and the price and hassle might require more than just a few days in paradise to justify.
Instead of traveling out of the country to find the warmth, just head to the Florida Keys! Although many Florida beaches can get a little too chilly for bikinis during the winter months, the Keys are known for holding an average 80 degrees year round!
The Keys are full of beach activities that are all bikini appropriate such as beach volleyball, jet skiing, and just lounging on the beach. With 1,700 islands in total, you’ll never run out of things to do on the beach.
2. St. Martin and St. Maarten
If you are looking for a more cultural escape in your bikini, try this island. It is half French and half Dutch, and boasts thirty-seven beaches to relax on in your bikini in the beautiful tropical weather.
The different beaches offer many different activities, such as surfing, windsurfing, watching the colorful sunsets, and sand sports of all kinds such as soccer and volleyball.
Regardless of whether you are looking for high-end French restaurants or down home traditional Creole cuisine, every kind of vacationer can find the perfect place on this diverse and exciting island.
3. Maui
Although it is the dream of thousands of women from the coldest states to lie on a beach for a week in tropical weather, there are also some women who want to do more in their bikinis.
Maui is the perfect place for those women. Along with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Maui also has beautiful rainforests full of waterfalls and hiking trails that nature lovers will go crazy over.
For the adventure lovers, there are plenty of black sand beaches and beaches with fresh water caves and cliffs overlooking water deep enough to make cliff diving safe and enjoyable.
4. St. Lucia
For the bikini lovers who would rather be getting a tan while sailing around on a boat than lying in the sand on the beach, St. Lucia is the perfect place for you.
The skyline of this beautiful island is defined by the massive rock formations that are gorgeous and make for a beautiful day of sailing’s backdrop. St. Lucia is one of the most popular boat-friendly locations because of how clean and clear the water is leading up to the beach. Getting in and out of the water is a breeze.
In addition, St. Lucia’s clear water makes it one of the most popular beaches for snorkeling. All varieties of fish and other sea creatures can be seen and interacted with through the crystal clear waters of St. Lucia’s many beaches.
5. Los Cabos, Mexico
For the bikini lovers who also want nightlife to enjoy at night, beachfront paradises like Los Cabos are perfect. Los Cabos is a center for drinking, dancing, and dining, as well as one of Mexico’s most popular entertainment destinations.
As an added bonus, December and January are right in the middle of gray whale season, so make sure to bring binoculars!
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Kate Stefanski is an avid beach-goer and fashion blogger, the sort of person who laments the cold and always strives to find the best places to go to retreat from the encroacing winter. If you wish to learn more you can visit on Google+.
