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<\/a><\/p>\nWhen it\u2019s wintertime in the Northern Hemisphere, it\u2019s summertime in the South Hemisphere — and, of course, vice versa. So if it\u2019s warm weather you seek in the middle of a North American winter, head south to countries like Uruguay, Chile, and Argentina for beach volleyball, sunbathing and long hours of daylight. It\u2019s worth keeping global seasonality in mind when booking a dream vacation such as an African safari. For example, summers in South Africa can be super hot, but the winters are often mild. So, it might be wise to go during their winter (which would be summer in the U.S.).<\/p>\n
Ready to take off to your next destination? Grab cheap flight deals<\/a> to get you there!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In that last section about seasonal differences between hemispheres, we alluded to long hours of daylight. The far north and south of the planet see the longest hours of daylight during their respective summers (and least amount during their winters). For days that are lit and long and filled with fun, consider visiting Scandinavia and northern Europe at the height of summer. June 21st is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Norway do it up in royal style with festivals and celebrations. The furthest reaches of these places can see no night at all for some spell. If you think it\u2019s always gray and drizzly in London or Hamburg, you\u2019ve never been in either during a pleasant June or July evening with the last rays of sunshine lasting well past many people\u2019s bedtimes.<\/p>\n If daylight hours vary between summer and winter as you move towards the north and south poles, they stay pretty much the same all year in the tropics. The closer you get to the equator, the less seasonal a place is (although there may be times of year when it receives different amounts of rain). So if it\u2019s guaranteed warmth you\u2019re after, meet in the middle (of the planet) for hot times. Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines are a few Southeast Asian destinations to keep in mind that see minimal seasonal change. Brazil, the Maldives and most of the Caribbean are worth keeping in mind as well.<\/p>\n You may also like:\u00a0How to Pack a Suitcase with Everything You Need for Your Trip (with Room for Souvenirs!)<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n What if you like things constantly cool? One strategy to search for a consistent string of crisp and sunny days is to go somewhere tropical with big mountains with high enough elevation to temper the heat. Because it sits at such a high elevation, Colombia\u2019s capital of Bogota sees minimal variation between its hottest and coldest months. The temperature tends to stay in the mid to high 50s (Fahrenheit) all year round. Ditto in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The mountains of the Maui and Big Island of Hawaii are chilled out areas of hot spots too.<\/p>\n Yes, way! Big, big mountains and the poles can see snow last all year. The highest peaks of the Alps and the Rockies, Alaska and the Yukon and Antarctica are winter wonderlands bucket list contenders for folks who love the white stuff and crave an icy reception when they travel.<\/p>\nSeize the Extended Daylight<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nSame-Same along the Equator<\/h2>\n
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