Six of the warmest places in the US for a winter escape

Warm up your winter wanderlust with a look at some of America's toastiest vacation destinations for the colder months - (David - stock.adobe.com)

U.S. winter getaways can be a risky business for sun-seekers, with many parts of the country prone to deep freezes and flurries of snow.

But there's no gamble involved with one of these destinations — six of the hottest places in the states between December and February, all infused with vacation appeal, from spellbinding sights to great places to stay.