Published on 10/26/09

Warm sunshine has a way of soothing the senses and lifting spirits, and this Winter, if you have a warm and sunny escape in mind, you don’t even have to leave North America! With select escorted tour Winter vacations, you can discover a brand new side of North America and escape the chill of the season, too.

Guided by expert personal Tour Directors and with each event pre-planned to make for a completely hassle-free vacation, escorted tours are a great way to explore North America. Below, find some of our top ‘Editor’s Picks’ for warm Winter vacations close to home.

Discover the Fun with Contiki

Keeping warm this Winter can be a blast, especially with Contiki! With several itineraries across the U.S., Contiki is just for 18-35-year-olds and has arranged visits to the most exciting cities and sights that will be warm even in the Winter. One highlight of Contiki’s Winter vacations is the 14-day Eastern Discovery tour, which starts in New York and ends in New Orleans. Exploring South from New York, you can enjoy stopping in Washington D.C., Miami, Cocoa Beach, Tallahassee, and New Orleans. From $1,849, this vacation delivers a lifetime experience along the East Coast, packed with unique culture, music, flavors, and adventure the whole way.

Taste of Home with Trafalgar Tours

Trafalgar Tours will be introducing its popular ‘Be My Guest’ program to North American itineraries beginning 2010, and several warm destinations will provide the perfect Winter alternative. The Californian escorted tour along the sunny West Coast features a special ‘Be My Guest’ event at a the Nicholson Ranch Winery in Sonoma, where you will be invited to tour the grounds and sample the delicious wines before enjoying a lakeside luncheon. From $1,725, this tour explores the beauty of this Western state from San Diego to San Francisco.

Mexico with Insight Vacations

One of the warmest North American destinations lies within easy traveling distance from the U.S., revealing countless beautiful scenes and opportunities for discovery. Mexico is a perfect escape from the chill of Winter, and with Insight Vacations, you can enjoy 11 days exploring historical locations, lively cities, and colonial towns as you travel round trip from Mexico City on the Treasures of Mexico tour. From $2,299, this tour is a great way to travel to a new and exciting location that is still close to home for U.S. guests. Highlights of this Mexico adventure include visits to the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Palace, the holy city of Teotihuacan, the decadent Rosary Chapel, and much more.

Matchless Beauty with Brendan Tours

Hawaii is a destination of matchless beauty and warm sunsets, and with Brendan Tours’ Hawaii Four Island Adventure, you can experience four of Hawaii’s intoxicating islands over 13 unforgettable days. From $3,380 per guest, all of your meals, lodging, transportation, and more are taken care of so that you can simply relax in one of the top vacation destinations in the world. From majestic volcanoes to crystal clear water, you will enjoy it all with Brendan Tours as you kick back in the local island atmosphere and celebrate the ease of an escorted tour.

This Winter, escorted tours in North America and beyond are packed with fun and lifelong memories, and there are plenty offering the warmth that you are looking for, too! To select a sunny getaway in North America that fits your idea of the perfect Winter vacation, contact your America’s Vacation Center Personal Vacation Planner today!

For more information, call 1-888-447-8459 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!