I've been to over 50 countries. Here are my 4 favorite destinations to escape the winter cold.

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Although many people take their big trips in the summer, the winter is a great time for a grand escape. I've always been someone who needs sunshine and warmth in my bones, so when winter rolls around each year, I plan a sun-soaked getaway to escape the cold.