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Best Winter Vacations

What better time to book a South American tour than the dreary winter months? South of the equator, summer generally lasts from late December until April, so why not trade in sleet and snow for blue skies and warm ocean currents with a rejuvenating South American tour? Don't just sit around grumbling about how bored and cold you are, book a tour to South America and all your winter blues will melt away.
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Argentina Tours Our excellent South American country to book a tour of is Argentina. With summer from December to January, expect hot and humid weather in the northeast and dry and deserty weather in the northwest. For a hot trip, travel to Argentina's Gran Chico, where the temperature reaches 110 degrees F. If you are looking for something slightly less scorching for your South American Tour, the temperature in the Amazon region is usually about 70 to 90 degrees F, and rarely reaches 100 degrees F. While touring Argentina, you can learn to tango in Buenos Aries, hear the history of famed revolutionary Che Guevara, or just lounge with the locals as you soak in the sun.
Costa Rica Tours Costa Rica is another balmy spot for a winter vacation in South America, with consistent high temperatures year-round. December to April is the perfect time to travel if you want to miss the rainy season. Kick back, hike, or take a surfing lesson in this lovely and temperate country. Enjoy the tropical forests and white sandy beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park, river raft through the Naranjo river, canoe, and experience the surreal beauty of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Don't worry, these clouds will awe you, not increase your winter blahs.
Peru Tours Where else to go during the cold winter months but the Temple of the Sun? You'll see this and many more South American landmarks when you book a tour to Peru. Chase away your winter blues by traveling to Peru, where December, January, and February are the summer months. Like a little shower with your sunshine? Summer on the coast is hot and dry, while summer in the mountains and jungles are rainy and humid. The Amazon Basin is always hot and wet, and the capital city of Lima possesses a desert-like climate with little rain. Check out Machu Picchu, cloud forests, Incan ruins, and the bright markets of Cusco in this reputably pleasant country.
Chile Tours For another great winter vacation, book a tour to Chile, where December through March is the Patagonian summer. For best results, travel to Chile in February, traditionally the most excellent month for weather. Daytime weather ranges from 70-80 degrees F in the sun, but the nights provide cool relief, dropping down to the 40's and even 30's in the mountains. The rays can be quite hot, so bring plenty of sunscreen and a hat to brave the shade less terrains. Take in the spectacular sunrises, sample the local wines, and see sights such as Torres del Paine and the majestic Grey Glacier during your winter vacation to Chile.
Galapagos Island Tours Last but not least, the balmy year-round weather of the Galapagos Islands make this alluring archipelago a perfect South American vacation spot. What better way to banish the chill than with the warm days, cool nights and low humidity of the Galapagos? It's no wonder the archipelago enchants so many weary mainland travelers each year.

Here in the Galapagos, the weather and water are warmest from December through June, so book now for a rejuvenating winter break. In the Galapagos, you can make friends with the endemic creatures, snorkel in amazingly abundant waters and maybe make some discoveries of your own in this lovely South American vacation spot. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and sailing, as you trek lava trails, sprawl with sea lions on sandy beaches, bask in blue lagoons, and mingle with locals and fellow travelers alike at the quaint and charming local hotels.

Your South American tour will be made all the sweeter when you're lying on a sandy beach, when you could be out home defrosting your car. A winter tour of South America is just the thing to help you say "on voyage" to the winter blahs. What are you waiting for?

Some information taken from: www.worldbook.com