Winter Getaway Destinations
Somewhere Warm is Waiting
Trade the grey months for sunlight. Here are a handful of our Two-Week Short Stay & Month-Long Signature programs in destinations where winter still feels like spring — warm days, easy pace, and a neighborhood ready to welcome you.
Pick Your Warm Weather
Winter and spring are our busiest travel seasons — most travelers are looking to escape the cold, and spots in our most popular destinations book out months in advance. If you've been thinking about it, this is the moment to lock in your dates.
Winter Without the Crowds
Barcelona in winter means shorter lines at Gaudí's masterpieces and long lunches on quiet café patios. It's the same city, just easier to enjoy.
Beaches Without the Crowds
Cagliari keeps its winter mild and its beaches nearly empty, with a hilltop old town made for slow afternoon walks. It's the kind of warmth that doesn't ask you to fight for a lounge chair.
The Alhambra Without the Heat
Granada's summer crowds thin out by winter, leaving the Alhambra's gardens and the Albaicín's narrow streets easier to wander and enjoy.
Hills, Light, and Mild Air
Lisbon's winter sun still warms the tile-covered rooftops, and the hills that wear out summer visitors are far kinder to walk in the winter.
Sun on the Costa del Sol
Mild winters, tapas markets, and a walkable old town make Málaga one of our warmest programs of the season.
Winter in the Mediterranean
Palazzo apartments, market breakfasts, and mild sea air — Palermo's winter program trades cold commutes for slow mornings.
Riverside Warmth
Porto's winter is gentle enough for riverside walks and port wine tastings that don't require a jacket much past sundown.
Orange Blossoms in Winter
Seville's winter is the region's best-kept secret — mild enough for outdoor tapas, quiet enough to actually get a table at your first choice.
The Adriatic, Off-Season
Split's marble streets and seafront promenade feel almost private in winter, with the Adriatic still mild enough for a midday walk along the water.
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