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When Americans daydream of their next island getaway, oftentimes, their vacation options boil down to the Caribbean or Hawaii.

But, there’s a stunning island just as close, just as dreamy, and completely safe to visit despite lingering tales of mysterious mishaps.

Now that December has arrived, many Americans are beginning to feel the chill of winter, activating their sense of wanderlust for sunny escapes even more.

Recently featured as one of the top 8 ‘easy winter sun destinations‘, the gorgeous island of Bermuda stands out the most with pink sand beaches, ritzy resorts, and a fairly new airline making this underrated island easier to reach than ever before.

Experience A Sunny Slice Of The U.K.

Afternoon tea, proper pronunciations, immaculate British colonial architecture in a land run by a Queen – You might be thinking London, but this also sums up Bermuda.

As a British Overseas Territory, the U.K. vibes are palpable throughout the scenic towns dotting the 21-mile-long island, especially in UNESCO-listed St. George’s and the capital, Hamilton.

While you won’t see too many dreary days like London’s notorious drab winter weather, this sunny English-speaking paradise is big on cricket matches, tea time, and wrong-way drivers (at least to Americans).

While Hamilton is a far cry from the vastness of London, Manchester, or Edinburgh, the best of U.K.’s delights can be enjoyed right here in Bermuda, from Hamilton’s historic streets to tasty fish and chips with a Bermudan twist, like Hog Penny Pub.

Blue Waters & Pink Sand: Bermuda’s Beaches Are Stunnin’!

Bermuda no longer has to be primarily a cruise destination as Bermuda’s 2023 launch of BermudAir makes reaching this North Atlantic island a breeze from:

• New York
• Boston
• Washington D.C.
• Philadelphia
• Orlando
• Miami
• Fort Lauderdale
• Atlanta
• Charlotte

With more connectivity, Bermuda has found itself on more travelers’ radars in search of sun and sand – but not just any ordinary sand.

The Caribbean may be known for vivid blue waters and sugar-white sand, but Bermuda sets all alone in the North Atlantic as the black sheep of your vacation options.

Boasting pink sand in the most popular beach destination of Horseshoe Bay, as well as other gems speckled around the island, there are few places close to the States that measure up to Bermuda’s unique beauty.

You can also find pink sand at:

• Church Bay
• John Smith’s Bay
• Warwick Long Bay

Horseshoe Bay is definitely the most sought-after for its idyllic beach days and unforgettable memories.

Not all of Bermuda’s beaches are pink, but even Barbie would be hard-pressed to come across any shores that would disappoint.

Take Tobacco Bay, for example, another popular coastal gem. Yet, Tobacco Bay boasts rocky cliffs, crystalline waters, soft, light sand, and a vibrant array of aquatic life for snorkelers.

For what it’s worth, Bermuda is widely acclaimed as one of the best diving destinations in the world.

Bermuda’s Ritzy Resorts

If there is ever a time to splurge on a vacation, it’s to escape your winter blues. While Bermuda is certainly not the cheapest tropical getaway, it doesn’t have to break the bank either.

It’s definitely not St. Barth’s, but it’s also not Punta Cana, either.

Sitting fat and happy somewhere in between are Bermuda’s luxe resorts. Even though Bermuda is only 21 miles long and roughly a 1 mile wide, there are numerous opulent stays with oceanfront views, including some very familiar names synonymous with luxury.

One of the most notable is Rosewood Bermuda, a 5-star resort offering upscale dining and world-class spa services in a prime location.

In the same breath is Loren At Pink Beach (5-star) and St. Regis (4-star) – all three will cost more than a pretty penny, typically upwards of $450 per night.

There are resorts lined around all of Bermuda’s gorgeous coastlines, and some are much more palatable for your wallet.

These 3 beach resorts are in the $300 range this winter:

• Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa
• Pampano Beach Club
• Coco Reef Resort (low $ 200s)

Sam Sears

Sam, our Lead Writer & Journalist based in San Diego has visited 30 countries and written over 400 articles with a focus on sharing his own travel experiences and shining a light on lesser-known gems.

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With temperatures plunging across the Northern Hemisphere and parts of the United States and Europe bracing for freezing weather, it’s no wonder people are eager to escape to a land of forever summer, especially if they’re digital nomads:

Lounging on a sandy beach under an umbrella as they sip a tropical drink, partly relaxing, partly catching up with work, to the gentle sound of crashing waves in the distance, seems to be the end goal of every remote worker…

Not being locked up at home in their suburban home or big city apartment as rain pours outside.

Romantic for some, a literal prison for others: well, thanks to new research published by Printful, featured on Startups UK, you needn’t look further if it’s an escape from the winter blues you’re desperately craving.

Here are 5 of the (literal) hottest digital nomad destinations right now:

Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia may be most sought-after for its paradisiacal Bali, but its capital Jakarta should not be so quickly dismissed: the complete opposite, it is a sprawling metropolis best known for its diverse architecture and fast-paced city life.

On a cultural level, it’s a mix of native Asian, Arab and European influences, with a Dutch-build Old Town, a vibrant Chinatown (Glodok), and ornate mosques composing the cityscape, and as it pertains to nomads, the affordability and balmy temps are the main attraction.

As the study indicates, the average temperatures from November to March are 79°F, and the cost of living is $608 a month: you can eat for as cheap as $3, get a monthly gym pass for $29, and rent a 1-bedroom apartment in a residential area for roughly $265 (Numbeo).

Manila, Philippines

Over in the Philippines, Manila ranks as the fourth hottest destination this winter, distinguished by its skyscraper-dotted business districts and a Spanish-colonial Old Manila, a walled historic center filled with Baroque churches and European-style forts.

Other than the uniqueness of character, with an architectural style that is far more common in Latin America, Manila is on track to become a ‘workcation’ hub due to offering a comfortable lifestyle to dollar-earning nomads:

According to the research, you’ll get set back by $615 per month living in Manila, owing it to the cheap food prices ($5 for a meal in a local restaurant) and inexpensive rent (from $235)––oh, and if you’re wondering what to pack, it’s 80°F out.

Hanoi, Vietnam

The cultural and administrative capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is an unlikely combination of French buildings dating back to the colonial period, Buddhist pagodas and Chinese temples, and communist-style Brutalist monuments.

With buzzing streets lined with food stalls, merchant shops, and charming cafes serving world-famous Vietnamese coffee and catering to an international clientele, it’s no surprise Hanoi ranks as one of the top 3 cities for nomads in 2025.

Finally, as Startups UK remarks, Hanoi is also not as unpleasantly hot and humid as its Southeast Asian counterparts, with an average temperature of 66°F, not to mention its inexpensiveness, with the cost of living per month being roughly $624.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Yet another Southeast Asian capital, Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s heart and soul, sitting at the junction of two historic rivers, the Mekong and Tonlé Sap, with a walkable riverfront interspersed with lush parks, traditional eateries, and stately monuments.

Two of Cambodia’s most-visited tourist attractions are located on Phnom Penh’s river promenade, namely the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, and not far from the fast-flowing watercourse, the colonial art deco Central Market is great for street food.

With 81 degrees in winter and living costs under $770 a month, it is one of the world’s new trendiest nomad hotspots, and it probably helps that getting a visa to stay in Cambodia for 30 days is easy if you’re an American: it’s fully online, and it costs $30.

Bangkok, Thailand

It’s a recurring theme at this point that Bangkok, Thailand ranks at the top of every digital nomad list we published: regarding both affordability and pleasant temperatures between November and March, this would be no exception.

The most popular destination for remote work globally, as seen on Nomads, Bangkok ticks all the boxes, from the vibrant nightlife to the multicultural scene and then the culture, with magnificent stupas and royal palaces and overall budget-friendliness.

Printful notes that the average high temperature is 87.8, with minimal rainfall as this is not monsoon season, and if you’re on a strict budget, you can easily call Bangkok home while leading a comfortable life on earnings of $876 a month.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior lead writer at Travel Off Path, has over 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving tales from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative stories that will have you packing your bags.

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