A stunning subtropical island nation in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has an enviably warm climate year round.
The subtropical city of Durban, on the east coast of South Africa, never gets truly cold, even in the depths of what passes for winter.
Don't expect a white Christmas in southwestern California. Temperatures are warm pretty much all year round in San Diego.
A Caribbean island that still forms part of the British Commonwealth, Saint Lucia's climate could hardly be more different to that of Britain.
The year-round average is 26.6°C (79.9°F), and even in the relatively cool month of January things hover around 25.5°C (77.9°F).
At Bahian beach destinations like Trancosa, visitors can expect beach days at the height of winter, when temperatures might reach 27°C (81°F), and waters are still warm.
Arid Arizona is a good bet for anybody who dislikes rain as much as cold. While winters can get chilly in some parts, Arizona is scorching in summer and pleasantly warm in winter, with highs around 20°C (68°F) in December.
On the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Cartagena is hot and humid year round. There's little difference in heat from one month to another: January is as cool as it gets, with average highs of 30°C (87°F).
The year-round sticky heat can make city life uncomfortable, but the Caribbean coastline of Colombia is dotted with warm water beach destinations like Isla Barú, around one hour from Cartagena.