According to National Geographic, Cai Be – Vietnam’s floating market has become one of the best winter trips for winter traveler in 2018.
For some travelers, a winter wonderland of snow with many festivals and holidays is what this season is all about. For others, the escape from sub-zero temperatures to some tropical wonderland with sunshine and green coconut trees is a must.
Recently, the National Geographic has announced the top 9 destinations for winter traveler from all over the world. The places included: Vienna (Austria), Belize, Japan,… and even Vietnam.
National Geographic has paid Cai Be floating market many compliments on its beauty and said “don’t miss” this place when visit Vietnam. The floating market lies in the area where the Tien River shares the border between 3 provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long as well as Ben Tre. Mingling with the bustling vibe and chaotic atmosphere of the market, your mind seems to soak up the rhythm of brandishing water flow, while your soul seems to be daydreamt by the vastness of the Mekong River.
Glowing houses are covered in snow in Chubu, Japan. This is just one of many festivals that bring Japan to life this time of year.
Patagonia’s mountainous, milky blue views are well worth the long plane flight. But many amenities and parks close during the Northern Hemisphere’s summer months, making November through April the best time to visit.
A warm climate and diverse geography—white-sand beaches, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and the world’s second deepest lake—all make Tanzania the perfect winter escape, for travelers and wildlife alike.
Christmas markets have warmed Vienna’s city center for centuries. Visit City Hall’s classic Christkindlmarkt midweek to avoid queues for glühwein and ice-skating, or opt for smaller local markets. Not just a winter destination, Vienna is additionally one of the Best Trips of 2018.
One of the favorite destinations in winter to escape the summer’s heat is the Caribbean beaches. The Caribbean is known for its white sands, palm fringed beaches and crystal clear waters.
The beautiful island of Belize is highly regarded by the National Geographic for its beautiful natural scenery and a haven for scuba diving lovers. Half Moon Caye, where there are “no phones, no computers, and no Internet, gives you a chance to reconnect, relax, and enjoy the sunsets.”
Every winter, thousands of gray whales migrate some 6,000 miles south to breeding grounds in Baja California. Dubbed the “aquarium of the world” by Jacques Cousteau, Baja’s Sea of Cortez abounds with more than 650 species of fish, bottlenose dolphins, humpbacks, blue whales, fin whales, stingrays, sharks, and sea lions.
A gentoo penguin can make as many as 450 foraging dives per day. But it will only take you one Antarctic cruise to see it happen. Antarctica is home to albatrosses, leopard seals, petrels, orca whales, small-but-mighty krill, and several species of penguins. During peak breeding season on nearby South Georgia Island, there is said to be more wildlife per square foot than anywhere else in the world.