Most of the people plan their holidays during the summer months. However go for winter holidays this year just to try something different. You will love winter vacations all the more in case you love skiing and snowboarding. There are plenty of winter gateways all over the world to make your winter holidays spectacular.

1. Sweden: Sweden's Ice Hotel is quite popular for great winter vacations. It is located in a small village called Jukkasjarvi. This hotel is made each year in the winter months. Around 10,000 tons of ice and 30,000 tons of snow are used for making this hotel. This ice is obtained from the river that flows nearby. One of the most striking features of this hotel is the Absolut Ice Bar. It's a popular spot for people who are more than 21 years of age.

2. Hershey: You should always think about this destination especially when you are planning your vacation before or during the Christmas time. Hershey Park is one place where more than 1 million lights are displayed. It becomes the home ground for Christmas Candyland. This Candyland is there for one month before Christmas.

3. Yellowstone: The Yellowstone National Park in the United Sates is quite a popular holiday spot during summer months. However lodging is provided during the winter months. A number of educational programs are organized during the winter months in which people of all age groups can take part. Through these programs people get to know more about the Yellowstone Park.

4. New England: This is the place where United State was founded, it thus has historical significance. The region consists of six states namely: Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. There are plenty of historical things to be seen in these states. One of the best ski resorts in the country is in Maine. You can also enjoy the beauty of White Mountain area in New Hampshire. It is here where the famous Mount Washington is located. It is the highest peak in Northeastern United States.

5. Wisconsin Dells: This small town can actually be a great winter vacation spot. There's the Great Wolf Lodge where there are a number of big indoor water parks. It is quite a popular holiday spot. You can enjoy both the seasons here. Indoors are created according to the summer months and then there are outdoors which are snow falling. This place is near to Madison and Milwaukee (in Wisconsin).

6. Orlando: This is just the right place for you in case you want to avoid the snow for some time. State of Florida is a very popular holiday spot and huge number of travelers visits the place every year. Discounted rates are offered by Walt Disney during the winter months. The markets, hotels, parks and other such places will be less crowded during the winter months. You will be able to enjoy Florida's beauty completely.

7. Mont Tremblant: This is the right place for you if you love skiing. The place offer 600 acres of land for snowboarding and skiing. It is situated in Laurentian Mountains in Quebec. You should definitely opt for this as it will be fun, adventurous and cheaper than any other such spot in the United States.

8. Caribbean: You can go for the Caribbean cruise in case you want respite from the chilling winter for some time. The weather in Caribbean during the winter months is just perfect for the cruise. It's not a great idea to go cruising during the summer months as there are more chances of hurricane during this period. Seas are calm during the winter months and this it is the perfect time for cruise.

9. Lake Tahoe: This has been a very popular winter spot for years. This place is located near the border of California and Nevada. This place has a number of activities in which your entire family can take part in. there is around 360 inches of snow each year which makes it a great winter holiday spot. You will find some awesome resorts near the Rocky Mountains and Lake Tahoe.

10. Alaska: It is the perfect holiday spot in case you are traveling with your family and especially your kids. It is one of the popular holiday destinations. You can enjoy dog sledging or view the Northern lights. There are several options to keep your whole family busy although the winter is quite chilly in Alaska.