Snow, sleet and ice, day and night, and the weatherman says there’s no end to this winter in sight! If these frustrating and often brutal cold snaps throughout much of North America are numbing your bones and senses, you ought to consider defrosting your engine. So hang up those mittens and try heading to one of these warm-up winter spots. 

Dreaming of hot, balmy weather? Look no further. Le Reve Hotel and Spa is a secluded beachfront boutique property tucked away in the jungle, less than an hour south of Cancun. Now there are several special offers to entice you to visit Playa Del Carmen including free-stays on Wednesday nights for hotel guests who arrive on Sunday.

The Gansevoort Hotel is a New York City singles hotspot which now has one of its outposts on the Island of Turks and Caicos, making it a safe haven for Club Med graduates. They have a girlfriend getaway exclusive that includes (shared) island airport transfers, daily full breakfast buffet for two, VIP seating and dinner including two complimentary cocktails,  as well as a 60 minute body treatment per person plus a complimentary “mind body” class per person per stay (2 people maximum). If you want to be where the boys are, grab a friend and book a trip for February.

Nestled upon the westernmost edge of Jamaica, Moon Dance Cliffs is the newest luxury resort in Negril, which offers something for everyone from cliff jumping and river rafting to golfing and deep sea fishing. To help you escape the cold, the resort is offering 15% off All-Inclusive rates, which includes a luxurious room or suite, 3 meals plus snacks at any of the hotel restaurants and welcome drinks upon arrival. Or, for some adult-only play time, two resorts in Jamaica – Hedonism II and SuperFun Beach Resort & Spa – are offering discounts of 12 1/2 percent on all bookings made by February 28^th for travel January 29^th through August 31^st. Savings vary by date and accommodation type. Price includes meals, unlimited cocktails, water sports, island airport transfers and taxes.

For single parents who are short on time but need some respite, The Bitter End Yacht Club is the ideal family-friendly resort.  Located on the North Sound of Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands), just 12 miles from Tortola, Bitter End sits on 75 acres of plush land and features a junior water sports program and day camp that will keep your little ones busy so you can unwind, rest and play. Pay for the activities you will enjoy, whether it’s renting a sailboat to find your own secluded beach or participating in one of its blue water excursions.