Sri Lanka has been named as the top destination, among 20 countries to visit this winter by USA Today.

Sri Lanka was described as an exotic island in the Indian Ocean which seduces everyone who steps foot with its stunning unspoiled wilderness, colorful history, and flavorful cuisine.

“Jetsetters looking for something off the beaten tourist path should consider Sri Lanka. Due to the proximity and a lack of crowds, it’s possible to pack a lot into a trip to Sri Lanka,” says USA Today author Lindsay Cohn in the article.

“Kick things off by climbing the steep staircase to the top of Sigiriya. Other highlights include the Golden Temple of Dambulla and biking through the tea plantations,” the article said.

Other top warm-weather destinations to visit this winter: Galápagos Islands,Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Hanoi, Vietnam, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saint Lucia, Ko Samui, Thailand, Lima, Peru, St. Kitts, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Bali, Indonesia,  Trancoso, Brazil, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico,  Key West, Florida, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Auckland, New Zealand, Santiago, Chile,Stellenbosch, South Africa,  Sydney, Australia, Jamaica.