Escape Winter with an Outdoor Adventure

Plan your winter vacation with the help of Outdoor Adventure at Suite101. The options are exciting and nearly limitless!

Alaskans have a thing about winter. You're not tough enough to be considered a real sourdough until you've survived a few spring breakups. Interestingly, while we brag on the severity of our weather, Alaskans routinely seek refuge in warmer climes come February. Writers at Suite101 have identified a number of opportunities winter excursions. With Christmas coming, many of these travel ideas would be excellent gifts.

Southern California is natural starting point for those of us seeking a sunny beach. Jennifer Miner suggests a visit to one of the luxury day spas found in Santa Barbara. Other members of the family may enjoy a tour of a Santa Barbara's museums.

A Christmas vacation or spring break trip isn't the same without the family. Kelby Carr recently discussed planning vacations to indoor water parks during the winter and hotel accommodations found at the parks. A short break from the winter weather at a water park is welcomed by most of us in the great white north.

Madagascar must be warm in the winter. Jennifer Miner describes biodiversity tours in Madagascar that are affordable winter expeditions. Dakota Jones even offers a few cruise packing tips for your trip to the African coast.

Personally, I holding out for a bareboat sailing charter to the islands of Tahiti. It's got to be warm there, right?