{"id":13648,"date":"2024-01-19T11:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T11:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=13648"},"modified":"2025-04-25T07:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:56:52","slug":"where-to-escape-to-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/where-to-escape-to-this-winter","title":{"rendered":"Where To Escape To This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many positives about winter in the northern hemisphere \u2013 snowy walks, roaring fires and plenty of mulled wine. But after a few months of intermittent sunshine, we also understand the need for a little vitamin D, and what better time to travel than December (or January, or February&#8230;)?<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to escape yuletide traditions, embark on the safari of a lifetime or swap the snow for sand on an exotic beach, we\u2019ve come up with the best places to visit when the temperatures plummet at home.<\/p>\n<p>And if you&#8217;ve left it a little late, then start your planning now for next year and give yourself the gift of a bucket-list trip\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13657\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/phu-quoc-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13657\" class=\"wp-image-13657 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg\" alt=\"Where To Escape To This Winter\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-phu-quoc.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13657\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go on a diving safari in the pristine waters of Phu Quoc<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Phu Quoc Island<\/h2>\n<p><em>Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sun-kissed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/phu-quoc-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phu Quoc<\/a> is the winter escape you&#8217;ve been looking for. Miles of pristine beach runs around the island, melting into clear waters on one side and lush forests on the other. Go diving with sea turtles and sip cocktails on the sand, kayak down rivers and swim beneath sparkling waterfalls &#8211; and then tuck into some of the finest seafood around.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/phu-quoc-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Phu%20Quoc&regionId=319\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"319\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/319\/original\/Phu-Quoc-vietnam-Timbuktu-h1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"319\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Phu Quoc Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Phu Quoc<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13650\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kibale-forest-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13650\" class=\"wp-image-13650 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg\" alt=\"Where To Escape To This Winter\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-kibale.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spot a chimp on a trekking adventure through Kibale Forest<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Kibale Forest National Park<\/h2>\n<p><em>Uganda<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Swap your winter woolies for hiking boots and explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/uganda-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Uganda&#8217;s<\/a> primate capital. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kibale-forest-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kibale<\/a> is home to an amazing 13 species including families of habituated chimpanzees and on guided treks you&#8217;ll watch them clamber through the trees in search of breakfast, groom, play and catapult through the vines. You can even spend the entire day with researchers as part of the habituation programme \u2014 truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kibale-forest-safari?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Kibale%20Forest%20National%20Park&regionId=104\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"15\" data-region-id=\"104\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/104\/original\/chimpanzee-kibale-forest-uganda-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=right center\"data-country-id=\"15\" data-region-id=\"104\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Kibale Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Kibale<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13651\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/guanacaste-nicoya-peninsula-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13651\" class=\"wp-image-13651 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg\" alt=\"Where To Escape To This Winter\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-guanacaste.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Relax on the sunny beaches of Guanacaste<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Guanacaste &amp; Nicoya Peninsula<\/h2>\n<p><em>Costa Rica<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When dreaming of somewhere summery to disappear to this winter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/costa-rica-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa Rica<\/a> sounds like perfection. More specifically, the golden beaches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/guanacaste-nicoya-peninsula-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guanacaste<\/a> where you can wallow in sky-blue water, learn to surf and explore the coast by kayak or luxury catamaran. Plan a trip in the new year and you&#8217;ll also be in with a chance of seeing baby leatherback turtles making their dash to the sea.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/guanacaste-nicoya-peninsula-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Guanacaste%20%26amp%3B%20Nicoya%20Peninsula&regionId=495\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"98\" data-region-id=\"495\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/495\/original\/iStock-1400858774.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"98\" data-region-id=\"495\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Guanacaste &amp; Nicoya Peninsula Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Guanacaste &amp; Nicoya Peninsula<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13653\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ngorongoro-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13653\" class=\"wp-image-13653 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png\" alt=\"Where To Escape To This Winter\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-ngogongoro-crater-fotor-20240119113715.png 1236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13653\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore the Ngorongoro Crater on a game viewing safari<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Ngorongoro Crater<\/h2>\n<p><em>Tanzania<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The summer season (December to March) is a wonderful time to find yourself in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ngorongoro-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ngorongoro Crater<\/a>. The grass is lush, the air is crisp &#8211; perfect for photography &#8211; and the migrating herds of wildebeest are in the midst of a mass calving on the southern plains of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/serengeti-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serengeti<\/a>, drawing big cats into the hunt too. The birdlife is also dressed in colourful plumage, making for dazzling safari scenes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ngorongoro-safari?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Ngorongoro%20Crater&regionId=20\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"5\" data-region-id=\"20\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/020\/original\/0-ngorongoro-crater-tanzania-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"5\" data-region-id=\"20\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Ngorongoro Crater Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Ngorongoro Crater<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13654\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/garden-route-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13654\" class=\"wp-image-13654 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg\" alt=\"Where To Escape To This Winter\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-garden-route.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13654\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Road trip along the Garden Route<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The Garden Route<\/h2>\n<p><em>South Africa<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Offering a little of everything, a road trip down <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/south-africa-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Africa&#8217;s<\/a> splendid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/garden-route-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden Route<\/a> is stunning during the northern hemisphere winter. Along the way, you&#8217;ll encounter dramatic, wave-lashed coasts, sugary beaches and plenty of activities from safaris to ziplining, and dolphin cruises to laidback walks. There&#8217;s also a fabulous collection of boutique hotels and properties to work your way through too.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\">\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/garden-route-safari?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Garden%20Route&regionId=68\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"1\" data-region-id=\"68\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/068\/original\/Garden-Route-Timbuktu-travel-1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"1\" data-region-id=\"68\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Garden Route Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Garden Route<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13655\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/antarctica-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13655\" class=\"wp-image-13655 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=958,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/01\/winter-escapes-antarctica.jpeg\" alt=\"Where To Escape To This Winter\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" 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