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