Alicante, Spain at $525 RT

Nothing says "winter" like palm trees swaying in the wind, don't you think?

It's true in Alicante, anyway, where the chilliest time of year just means fewer tourists and temps in the high 60s.

Some other things that say "winter" in Alicante:

• Cliffside hikes (and when we say cliffside, we mean it literally)
• Museum trips without massive crowds
• Watching the sun go down from Santa Barbara Castle
• This kinda intimidating nativity scene

Who doesn't love a little winter sun? :-)