Thaw out with one of these fantastic vacation suggestions for your ideal winter holiday. You will return tanned, refreshed and ready to brave the rest of the winter. Here areour suggestions.

First off, decide how much time you can allocate to getting away and how much travel you would like to do. Seeing as the majority of popular tourist sites in Australia can still get quite cold in winter, you’ll need to travel north to find warmer weather. If you only have a few days to spare, then consider sticking to interstate travel rather than venturing overseas. Queensland and the Northern Territory manage to stay quite warm in the colder months, so it may be wiser to venture inland.

If you do have the time and funds to travel overseas, here are a few of our top picks:

Southern Florida
For loads of options and tropical weather through the Aussie winter, visit Florida. Miami is fantastic for visiting the beach, soaking up the sun and enjoying the nightlife of South Beach. If you want a slower pace and fewer crowds, consider the Florida Keys. Key West is a quaint city full of bed and breakfasts with plenty of family-friendly activities including water sports and nightlife.

Caribbean
A bit more extravagant than Florida is the Caribbean. The flights are more expensive but it is truly the epitome of a paradise getaway. There are tonnes of tropical islands from which to choose. There are French, Dutch, British, Latin and other influences to give you some culture. The Dominican Republic in particular is known for its inexpensive all-inclusive resorts, enabling residents to pay one fee that covers all accommodation, food, transfers and water sports on the trip.

Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a popular destination due to its affordability and richness in culture. Singapore is not only full of sights, luxury hotels and culture but it is known for being a very clean country. Malaysia has many white sand beaches and islands with accommodations ranging from simple bungalows to lavish resorts. Thailand is another country brimming with ancient sights and gorgeous beaches and its people are known for their hospitality.