9 Warm Weather Getaways

Best trips to beat the chilly-weather blues.

By the MORE Passions Editors

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St. Lucia

An early-morning view of the Caribbean island’s famous Piton mountains. Visit the tropical destination’s "drive-in" volcano, Sulphur Springs, and its Botanical Garden.

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Bimini, Bahamas

Scuba diving and snorkeling are popular in this westernmost chain of islands in the Bahamas.

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Belize

Do . . . Admire the ancient Mayan ruins in this Central American country. Don’t . . . Count on seeing the region’s famous jaguar. It’s quite elusive.

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Cable Beach, Australia

Do . . . Take a sunset camel ride along the remote white-sand beaches, located far from the country’s major cities.

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Aitutaki, The Cook Islands

Famous for its turquoise lagoon, this island remains relatively unspoiled compared to popular Caribbean destinations.

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Tamil Nadu, India

The Sri Meenakshi temple, one of the many Hindu shrines on display in this southern region of India.

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Akumal, Mexico

This resort community south of Cancun is known for its turtle population; spot the sea creatures while swimming or snorkeling.

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St. Croix

A lookout point along this district of the U.S. Virgin Islands attests to its tropical appeal.

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Viña Del Mar, Chile

Besides the beach, beautiful residential homes are among this coastal city’s greatest attractions. WANT TO TAKE A ROMANTIC VACATION? CLICK HERE FOR IDEAS.