Winter has arrived and we’re all feeling the cold. If you wish to escape to a warmer climate, consider coming to one of these 20 incredible locations. Even if some of them are hotter than you’d expect, or far away from civilization, their sheer beauty makes the trip worth it.

1. Togian Islands, Indonesia

The Togian archipelago is comprised of 56 individual islands, and only 37 of them are inhabited, and one of these 37 islands is the home of a unique group of people called Bajau (of ‘Sea Gypsies’). These interesting people live on huts that are built on stilts above the sea bed, and live mainly off the surrounding sea life and jungles.

3. Kapaa, Hawaii, U.S.A.

The island of Kapaa hides scores of small, secluded beaches, which are separated by massive rock formations.

5. Filicudi, Italy

A tiny Mediterranean island, north of the shores of Sicily, it enjoys crystal-clear blue water, comfortable weather year-round and the best part – most of the island is a nature reserve, making travelling between the villages a special experience.