Travel with Peace of Mind: Best Destinations in Asia for your Winter Break in 2025

It’s that time of the year again when holidays are approaching as the year is coming to a close. Just as quickly as the holidays are approaching, temperatures are dropping, which can only mean one thing: Winter Break, a time where you get to take a well-deserved break with your loved ones. You may have heard of popular destinations in Asia like Pattaya in Thailand or Nagano in Japan, right?

The team at i-Brokers has put together some of our top recommended winter break destinations.

Pattaya, Thailand

A city nestled in the eastern gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is not only known for its beaches but is also a favorite among Thai locals and expats alike. Beyond the beaches, Pattaya is also home to various tourist attractions.

One of which, Underwater World, is perfect for aquatic life enthusiasts. From fishes to sharks and dolphins, or even anything in between like stingrays or patterned reptiles, kids and parents alike will surely enjoy experiencing aquatic life at this aquarium.

For something more adventurous, there’s also Columbia Pictures Aquaverse. Merely 20 minutes from Pattaya, located in Bangsaray, this immersive water park is home to various water and land-based attractions based on Columbia Pictures’ movie properties, such Ghostbusters, Jumanji, Hotel Transylvania, and more!

Sticking to excitement and adventure, there is also “Ripley’s Believe it or Not!”, an iconic family-oriented walkthrough tourist attraction that originated in the United States. Here, you will be greeted by various jaw-dropping sights such as wax statues, historical exhibits and artifacts you may not have known about, or even spine-tingling haunted houses!

Nagano, Japan

Located in the center of Japan and known for the towering mountains of the Japanese Alps, Nagano features 15 out of 23 of the country’s 3,000-meter mountains that gave this prefecture its name: The Roof of Japan.

The mountainous terrain, 80% of which is dominated by forests, gives Nagano its natural beauty. Thanks to five natural parks available as well as numerous trekking and hiking trails throughout the region’s mountains and forests, look no further than Nagano for peaceful getaways during your much deserved winter break!

Should you need to unwind and relax after trekking and hiking, Nagano is also known for various geothermal hot springs known as onsen. You can find onsens throughout the prefecture such as the Hirugami Onsen, Yudanaka Shibu Onsen, or the Bessho Onsen.

Sri Lanka

If you’re looking to spend some quality time off at Sri Lanka during your winter break, well, you are in luck as December to March is the best time to visit as the dry weather and warm seas creates the perfect travel conditions. Whether you’re looking to soak up the sun at Southern beaches like Unawatuna or Mirissa or hiking at the Pidurangala Rock, Sri Lanka has something for everyone.

The city of Kandy in Sri Lanka is also home to the Sri Dalada Maligawa, otherwise known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a Buddhist temple where it is widely believed that the Buddha’s left canine tooth is kept in a casket and paraded around the complex. The temple is known for its combination of architectural styles, specifically South Indian and Kandyan influences.

Shifting gears and moving onto nature, we also have the Uda Walawe National Park’s Elephant Transit Home, which is where sick or orphaned elephants cared for and fed before being released back into the wild. The Uda Walawe National Park also features numerous bird species that are indigenous to Sri Lanka, such as the Indian Roller, Painted Stork, Asian Green Bee-Eater, and more.

Nha Trang, Vietnam

The coastal city resort of Nha Trang in Vietnam not only features great potential for activities thanks to various attractions like beaches, offshore islands, or diving sites, but is also home to the remnants of multiple Buddhist temples and Catholic churches as well as the Champa Kingdom.

The beaches of Nha Trang is perfect for activities such as playing volleyball or taking a stroll or just lounging around eating and drinking. Or, if you’re after something more active, you will also enjoy the Tran Phu and Nha Trang Beach’s nightlife where you can try street food as you walk along the beach and see street performers.

On the contrary, should you prefer something more peaceful during your winter break, you also have the option of beaches located further away from the city center such as the Hon Tre (Bamboo Island), Doc Let, Bai Dai, or Nhu Tien.

Before You Go: Get Maximum Peace of Mind with Travel Insurance

Now that you know some notable destinations for your winter break, before you begin booking and preparing for your trip, we’d like to introduce you to one small but beneficial factor that will grant you maximum peace of mind during your well-deserved break: Travel Insurance.

Regardless of your age, health condition, or where you’re headed for vacation, the risk of injuries and illnesses is all around, to which nobody can predict if or when you may end up sick or injured during your trip. Additionally, medical expenses abroad might also be more expensive in comparison to your home country.

Having a travel insurance plan, however, will craft a safety net for yourself, your family, and your finances. This means, should you end up sick or injured while you’re on your winter break, your medical expenses and treatment will be covered, allowing you to keep your finances safe.

Beyond general medical coverage, travel insurance also comes in handy on the way to your trip. Specifically, should you lose or damage your items, travel insurance will cover item reimbursement and replacement fees, so you don’t have to strain your finances getting those replaced on your own.

Additionally, travel insurance also covers flight delays beyond your scheduled departure time or, if you decide to cancel your trip, travel insurance can then help reimburse your trip costs.

Conclusion

Whether you’re looking to visit the beaches while visiting other tourist attractions in Pattaya or looking to experience the peaceful getaway in Nagano, or anything in between, these landmarks have something for every traveler.

Wherever you go, however, always keep in mind that health and safety should never be overlooked and risks of illnesses and injuries are all around you. Thus, make sure to secure a suitable travel insurance policy beforehand.

And that is where we come in. At i-Brokers, we help not only individuals and families, but also businesses seek suitable health insurance plans that match their unique healthcare needs. Whether you’re headed overseas for a business trip or a well-deserved break with your family, let us help you craft a safety net for yourself, your family, and your finances by getting in touch with us.