These places are at their best in winter. Each one shows its best months, with hotels guests rate highly, close to the centre.
DubaiBest months:Nov – MarPleasant, sunny days from November to March; the summer months are very hot.See hotels 
ZermattBest months:Jul – Aug, Dec – MarSkiing from December to March, and alpine hiking under the Matterhorn in July and August.See hotels 
ParisBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – Oct, DecSpring blossom and long light evenings, golden parks in autumn, and Christmas lights in December.See hotels 
New YorkBest months:Apr – May, Sept – DecMild spring days, autumn colour in Central Park, and festive windows in December.See hotels Our top picks in winter are Dubai, Zermatt, Rovaniemi and Cape Town. Each one is at its best in these months, for the weather and for what there is to do.
Popular places fill up early, so booking two to four months ahead usually gives you the widest choice. Many rates have free cancellation, so you can book early and still change your plans.
South of the equator the seasons are reversed: there, in winter runs from Jun – Aug. Good places then include Santorini, Bali, Ksamil and Palma de Mallorca.
Yes. The total you see includes taxes and fees. Only some local charges, such as a city tax, are paid at the hotel, and they are always shown before you book.
