Ready to plan a winter escape? Whether you prefer a lakeside retreat, an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean, or a spa in the mountains, these three destinations will help you get through the long winter.

Flores: Slip out of town—and even the country—right after the holidays to see ancient archaeological sites, colonial cities, an enormous rainforest, and fascinating animals in Guatemala.

Krynica-Zdrój: Restore your energy in a brine bath, a mud bath, or a mountain-cooling bath after skiing in the mountains of southern Poland.