WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels,
Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today released
its annual rankings of the Best Winter Vacations. The rankings
highlight 20 global destinations to explore during the year's
coldest months. U.S. News also ranks the Best Affordable Winter
Vacations, the Best Winter Family Vacations and, for the first
time, the Best Christmas Vacations.
Rome tops the overall Best Winter Vacations list this year,
considered a popular choice by both travelers and U.S. News editors
alike. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, comes in at No. 2. With scenic
beaches and a warmer climate, Honolulu-Oahu follows at No. 3, with
No. 4 Quebec City and No. 5 Auckland, New Zealand rounding out the
top five. Rome is also a top
option for the budget-savvy traveler – it comes in first on the
Best Affordable Winter Vacations list.
New this year, U.S. News highlighted the best places to visit
for a holiday vacation, from places rich in festive traditions to
destinations amplifying a quirky Christmas spirit. Prague takes the No. 1 spot, followed by
Vienna and Taos, New Mexico, at No. 2 and No. 3,
respectively.
"While many people stay home for the holidays, other travelers
like to take advantage of their time off and look to escape to
somewhere new," said Gwen Shearman,
travel editor at U.S. News. "U.S. News' Best Winter Vacations offer
a variety of family-friendly and affordable getaways for every
traveler, whether that's a winter wonderland or tropical
oasis."
The Best Winter Vacations are part of the Best Vacations
rankings from U.S. News' Travel channel. For Best Vacations, U.S.
News analyzed more than 300 destinations using a methodology that
combines travelers' opinions with expert and editor analysis. Each
destination is scored in 10 categories, from sights, culture and
food to nightlife, adventure and romance, offering a comprehensive
evaluation of each destination.
Best Vacations also includes rankings of the best destinations
in the USA, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Africa and The Middle East,
Central and South America and Australia and The Pacific.
2017-18 U.S. News & World Report Best
Winter Vacations Rankings
Best Winter Vacations
1.
Rome
2. Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
3.
Honolulu-Oahu
4. Quebec
City
5. Auckland, New Zealand
Best Winter Family Vacations
1. Orlando-Walt Disney
World
2.
Anaheim-Disneyland
3. Branson,
Missouri
4.
Honolulu-Oahu
5. Whistler, British Columbia
Best Affordable Winter Vacations
1. Rome
2. Quebec City
3. Auckland, New Zealand
4. Seville,
Spain
5. Costa Rica
Best Christmas Vacations
1. Prague
2. Vienna
3. Taos, New Mexico
4.
London
5. New York City
For more information on the Best Winter Vacations, visit
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #Vacations17.
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