11 Best Winter Sun Travel Destinations Hot Fall and Winter Holiday Destinations

While St. Maarten, St. Barths, St. Vincent & The Grenadines and St. Thomas are all unbelievable options for those looking to escape low temperatures, St. Lucia has risen to the top of the list for those looking to take a quick trip from the East Coast or delve deeper than an all inclusive resort. Luxury resorts abound, but St. Lucia's unique culture and natural attractions set it apart. The Pitons, or the lush jungle covered mountains that span the island, are a challenging hike for active travelers and stunning to behold from the water as well. On weekends, authentic St. Lucian culture and Caribbean cuisine are best experienced at one of the two street festivals that take place each Friday night. During the day, a visit to the Sulpher Springs are an all-natural way to decompress; one dip in the natural hot springs and mud baths and you'll likely relate to the culture's affinity for holistic and natural remedies. As for where to stay, Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort is at the top of our list–its design, decor, food, service and spa are second to none. Just a ten minute water taxi away from Sugar Beach, Jade Mountain is considered to be one of the island's best properties, featuring open-air suites that are all ocean-facing. Kim & Kanye escaped to Jade Mountain for their babymoon before having North–our guess is that they likely spent most of their time taking in the view from their private plunge pool.

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