{"id":46471,"date":"2025-02-02T06:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T12:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=46471"},"modified":"2025-08-14T10:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:51:08","slug":"winter-getaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Winter Getaways &#8211; Escape the Cold!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Winter has its moments\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/valentines-day-cocoa-bombs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"30031\">hot chocolate<\/a>, cozy fires, and snow-covered landscapes that look straight out of a Hallmark movie. But let\u2019s be real: the charm fades the second you have to scrape ice off your windshield or slip on a patch of black ice. If the cold has overstayed its welcome, it\u2019s time to trade the frost for my favorite footwear, flip-flops. Here are <strong>seven sun-drenched destinations<\/strong> that will warm your soul (and your toes) this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fbcffa3a6f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fbcffa3a6f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#1_Belize\" >1. Belize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#2_Panama\" >2. Panama<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#3_Nevis_Not_Just_Another_Caribbean_Island\" >3. Nevis: Not Just Another Caribbean Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#4_Tampa_Bay_Florida_Sunshine_State_of_Mind\" >4. Tampa Bay, Florida: Sunshine State of Mind<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#5_The_Bahamas_Choose_Your_Own_Tropical_Adventure\" >5. The Bahamas: Choose Your Own Tropical Adventure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#6_Riviera_Maya\" >6. Riviera Maya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#7_Costa_Rica\" >7. Costa Rica<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/winter-getaways\/#Wrapping_It_Up\" >Wrapping It Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Belize\"><\/span>1. Belize<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Naia Resort and Spa on the beach\" class=\"wp-image-43376\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Naia-Resort-and-Spa-on-the-beach.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Forget the frostbite! Belize calls you to its warm embrace with a symphony of coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and adventures that sound like something out of a child\u2019s imagination book. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-places-snorkel-with-kids-around-the-world\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"30127\">Snorkeling<\/a> in Belize isn\u2019t just swimming; it\u2019s like being teleported into a National Geographic documentary, surrounded by a kaleidoscope of marine life. And if you prefer terra firma, the jungle awaits with open arms. Remember, it\u2019s not sweating; it\u2019s your body\u2019s way of saying, \u201cThank you for the vitamin D.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/placencia-belize-girlfriend-getaway\/\">Placencia, Belize Girlfriend Getaway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/naia-resort-and-spa-in-placencia-belize\/\">Naia Resort and Spa in Placencia Belize<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Panama\"><\/span>2. Panama<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-family-vacation-destinations\/panama-city-panama\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-50047\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama.jpg\" alt=\"Panama City Panama\" class=\"wp-image-50047\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Panama-City-Panama-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by MommyTravels.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/adventurous-things-to-do-in-panama\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"40303\">Panama<\/a>, where the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal competes with the natural wonders of its jungles. It\u2019s a place where you can hike through rainforests in the morning and explore the cosmopolitan streets by night. Want to feel like Indiana Jones? Visit an indigenous village. (Don&#8217;t climb the waterfall! I feel on my face.) Craving for culinary adventures? The food scene here might just make you consider permanent residency. Just a heads up: the jungle might not have Wi-Fi, but it promises a better connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend staying at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/bristol-panama\/\">Bristol Panama<\/a> in the city or at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/decameron-panama\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"47548\">Decameron Panama<\/a> at the beach.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Nevis_Not_Just_Another_Caribbean_Island\"><\/span>3. Nevis: Not Just Another Caribbean Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike.jpg\" alt=\"Nevis Peak Hike\" class=\"wp-image-46725\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nevis-Peak-Hike-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If the Caribbean was a royal family, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/17-things-to-do-in-nevis\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"43418\">Nevis<\/a> would be the elegant, less flashy sibling who doesn\u2019t need the spotlight to shine. Its beaches whisper tales of serenity and seclusion, while the historic ruins tell stories of a time gone by. Nevis is the place to go when you want to disconnect and recharge, where the only thing you\u2019ll be uploading is your feet on a hammock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering where to stay? Check out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-nevis-resorts\/\">Best Nevis Resorts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Tampa_Bay_Florida_Sunshine_State_of_Mind\"><\/span>4. Tampa Bay, Florida: Sunshine State of Mind<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway.jpg\" alt=\"4-day Tampa Bay Weekend Getaway\" class=\"wp-image-46980\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/4-day-Tampa-Bay-Weekend-Getaway-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Ah, Florida. You might think you know it, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/weekend-getaway-to-tampa-bay\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"45264\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tampa Bay<\/a> is here to surprise you. It\u2019s where you can have breakfast with giraffes (don\u2019t worry, they prefer leaves over pancakes) and scream your lungs out on a roller coaster before lunch. The Florida Aquarium offers a dive into the marine life without getting wet, and the seafood? Let\u2019s just say you\u2019ll understand why the pelicans look so smug. Tampa Bay is where winter goes to retire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/things-to-do-in-tampa-with-kids\/\">Things to Do in Tampa with Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Bahamas_Choose_Your_Own_Tropical_Adventure\"><\/span>5. The Bahamas: Choose Your Own Tropical Adventure<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-42650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Island Bahamas\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Cat-Island-Bahamas-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bahamas are like a box of chocolates for beach lovers \u2013 you never know what you\u2019re gonna get, but it\u2019s all delightful. Cat Island is your go-to for quiet beaches where the waves gently kiss the shore. For those who prefer their beach days with a side of luxury, Nassau\u2019s mega-resorts offer opulence and maybe a celebrity sighting or two. It\u2019s a place where the hardest decision you\u2019ll make is between the beach chair or the hammock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/cat-island-bahamas-travel-guide\/\">Cat Island Bahamas Travel Guide<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/baha-mar-resort\/\">Baha Mar Resort a Perfect Bahamas Getaway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/the-cove-at-atlantis-a-parents-dream-vacation\/\">The Cove at Atlantis Review<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-natural-spots-in-the-bahamas\/\">Best Natural Spots in the Bahamas<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Riviera_Maya\"><\/span>6. Riviera Maya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439.jpeg\" alt=\"Riviera Maya Grand Luxxe Vidanta (1)\" class=\"wp-image-50263\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-200x267.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-800x1067.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-240x320.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-360x480.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-540x720.jpeg 540w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Riviera-Maya-Grand-Luxxe-Vidanta-1-e1738352193439-735x980.jpeg 735w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/fun-activities-in-riviera-maya\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"50283\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riviera Maya<\/a> is home to what I happen to think are some of the best beaches in the world. Start your trip by staying at one of the massive resorts on the beach like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/hotel-xcaret-arte\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"48115\">Xcaret Arte<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/10-reasons-your-family-will-love-grand-palladium-kantenah-riviera-maya\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"47436\">Grand Palladium Kantenah Riviera Maya<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/vidanta-riviera-maya\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"49927\">Vidanta Riviera Maya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide you want to leave the resort head out and explore the ancient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/mayan-ruins-and-more\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14939\">Mayan Ruins<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/tulum-ruins\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"7928\">Tulum<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/tulum-to-chichen-itza\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29748\">Chichen Itza<\/a>, then cool off in one of the region\u2019s<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/top-24-cenotes-near-cancun\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"24702\"> stunning cenotes<\/a><\/strong>\u2014these underground swimming holes look like something out of a fairytale. If you love marine life, snorkeling in Akumal Bay gets you up close with sea turtles, while the<strong> <\/strong>Great Mayan Reef (the world\u2019s second-largest barrier reef) is a diver\u2019s dream. And when the sun sets, Playa del Carmen\u2019s nearby 5th Avenue is the perfect place to shop, sip margaritas, and dance the night away.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Costa_Rica\"><\/span>7. Costa Rica<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"See monkeys in Costa Rica\" class=\"wp-image-31326\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1-150x200.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/See_monkeys_in_Costa_Rica1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Meagan Wristen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/costa-rica-travel-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"23989\">Costa Rica<\/a> is where you go when you want adventure, wildlife, and beaches\u2014all in one trip. Zip-line through the cloud forests of Monteverde, spot sloths and monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park, or soak in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/la-fortuna-costa-rica-with-teenagers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26436\"> volcanic hot springs of Arenal<\/a>. If surfing is on your bucket list, Tamarindo is one of the best places to learn. For something unique, take a night tour to see bioluminescent waters glow as you paddle through. And, of course, Costa Rica\u2019s motto is &#8220;Pura Vida&#8221; (Pure Life)<strong>,<\/strong> so expect to slow down, relax, and live in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_It_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping It Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re looking for adventure, history, relaxation, or a mix of all three, these destinations promise one thing: no winter blues in sigh<strong>t<\/strong>. So, grab your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/the-best-swimsuits-for-women-over-40\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"48853\">swimsuit<\/a>, book that flight, and trade the snow for sun. After all, the only ice you should be dealing with is in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/tropical-explosion-cocktail\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"33672\">tropical cocktail<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/warm-places-to-visit-in-january-in-the-united-states\/\">Warm Places To Visit In January in the United States<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/best-beaches-to-visit-in-november-in-usa\/\">Best Beaches To Visit In November In USA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Get Travel Insuranc<\/em><\/strong>e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on any trip. Be prepared for the worst with travel insurance. We use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3447064-11554307?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.travelexinsurance.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\">Travelex<\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/safetywing.com\/nomad-insurance\/?referenceID=25051219&amp;utm_source=25051219&amp;utm_medium=Ambassador\" target=\"_blank\">Safety Wing<\/a> (often cheaper).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book Flight<\/em><\/strong>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I use <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=131465X1593760&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.skyscanner.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skyscanner<\/a> to find flights. I use it so much, I wrote an entire guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/how-to-use-skyscanner-to-find-cheap-flights\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">finding cheap flights with Skyscanner<\/a>! Another option for finding deals is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15639604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FlightHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Book a Place to Stay<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">I recommend using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/expedia?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expedia.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expedia.com<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/hotelscom?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotels.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hotels.com<\/a> for most hotel bookings. I prefer to book directly with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTrN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marriott<\/a> when I stay there because of their excellent military discount. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">If you prefer staying in a vacation rental instead, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/vrbo?&amp;aid=mommytravels&amp;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vrbo.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">VRBO<\/a>. If you are looking for a hostel, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/hostelworld.tp.st\/NhhmXq0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HostelWorld<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Choose Activities and Tours<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">To find great activities in any area I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/?pid=P00095795&amp;mcid=42383&amp;medium=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Viator<\/strong><\/a>. If we are visiting a city with lots of popular attractions I always check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-3447064-11554803?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citypass.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CityPass<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pogopass.com?affiliate_code=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PogoPass<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1100luTpZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">GoCard<\/a> to see if they have discount cards available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100774867-15523952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Groupon<\/strong><\/a> also tends to have a lot of local travel deals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">When I want to book a full-on multi-day tour I use <a class=\"ads noskim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/sales\/weekly-deals?utm_source=partner-mommy-travels&amp;utm_medium=text&amp;utm_campaign=general\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">TourRadar<\/a>. They&#8217;ve got fantastic weekly deals. If going somewhere in Mexico or the Caribbean, I use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3447064-13845617?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.applevacations.com%2Fdeals%2F%23%21%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Vacations<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Rent a Car or Get a Lyft<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More often than not, Lyft is cheaper than Uber. Use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/i\/MEAGAN160305?utm_medium=p2pi_iacc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft link for an $18 credit<\/a>! For a car rental in any country, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100774867-15735340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hertz<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=mommytravels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover Cars<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Save Money on Gas<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Upside<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/upside.app.link\/AdQQeJRU5Hb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a free app gets you cash back on gas! 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