The Best Warm-Weather Destinations for a Winter Vacation in the United States
| January 4, 2019
5. Grand Isle, Louisiana
Although Grand Isle is mostly a summer destination for Louisiana tourists, it’s still warm enough to sunbathe in the winter, with the added bonus of being almost completely deserted. Grand Isle is the only one of Louisiana’s barrier islands that’s inhabited. It’s also home to incredible wildlife in natural habitats that are actively preserved by the state’s Nature Conservancy.
Bird watching and fishing are two of the island’s biggest pastimes – there’s even a Grand Isle Migratory Bird Festival held every April. The island’s restaurants all specialize in fresh fish sandwiches and po’boys from Starfish Restaurant are a must.
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