| The best way to combat the biting cold of the | | | | country. Equally famous they are for being |
| winter is to simply run away, to take winter | | | | devoutly religious. This largest country of |
| vacations to somewhere warm and comfortable; | | | | South America boasts of Samba clubs side by |
| somewhere where your toes would not seem | | | | side with being home to the 128 feet tall |
| frozen; somewhere where you would not be | | | | statue of Christ the Redeemer which weighs |
| straining your back clearing the snow off | | | | more than 1000 tons, seeming to gaze down |
| your front door and driveway. We have all | | | | from the top of the Corcovado Peak. |
| heard of birds that migrate during winters. | | | | |
| So be smart and choose mounds of sand over | | | | If you feel like a traitor for deserting your |
| mounds of snow. | | | | home country in favor of this religious |
| | | | version of the Statue of Liberty, then head |
| If lounging on the beach is your thing, then | | | | for the sandy beaches of Perth, which will |
| head straight for Antigua or may be to the | | | | give you an English speaking, homely |
| little island of Barbuda which neighbors it. | | | | atmosphere. Flanked by the dry sandy desert |
| There are as many beaches in this Caribbean | | | | on one side and the clear blue ocean, it is |
| country as there are days in a year, yes 365 | | | | an idyllic holiday destination. You can both |
| or more. The clear blue waters make it a | | | | take in the King's Park which spans 400 |
| paradise for water sport lovers. | | | | hectares and explore the Swan Lake, which lie |
| Temperatures hovering around 80 degrees make | | | | in the Southern part, or head to Monkey Mia |
| for great winter holidays, for even those of | | | | in the Northern part to swim with the |
| you who don't care for the beach, for you | | | | dolphins. You may even settle to sight see |
| also have the choice of exploring and | | | | in the centre of the city which has fabulous |
| enjoying St. John, Antigua's capital which | | | | examples of 19th century architecture, built |
| lies in the northern part. | | | | with convict labor. |
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| Speaking English and playing cricket, both of | | | | For those of you who think that Perth is too |
| which are part of Antigua's culture may seem | | | | far off, then Singapore is the next best |
| to be the legacy of British imperialism, and | | | | choice. This modern city has a population of |
| some may not want to be reminded of this | | | | 4.8 million. This island hums with life |
| aspect of world history. For them then Rio | | | | offering you a choice of enjoying either the |
| de Janeiro is a better option. The | | | | local cuisine of noodles and curry, or |
| Portuguese who once ruled here have left | | | | Sentosa Island, the popular amusement park, |
| Brazil with the stamp of being a party loving | | | | or for that matter taking in both. |