Europe for winter you say? Well absolutely! There are a ton of benefits to traveling Europe during the winter. Europe is often thought of as a pricey place to visit but with the exception of the winter holidays, travel to Europe is often at it's lowest during the winter months when there are less crowds and more mild weather. Hotel prices come down during this off-peak season and there are an array of weather options in the different regions to suit your fancy. Our friends at Travel & Leisure magazine recently listed 20 great cities to visit and we went through and chose our top 10 of the 20.

10.) Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, which spans both the continents of Europe and Asia is one of the world's most beautiful destinations, nestled between 2 seas. 

9.) London, England
London offers a plethora of sites to see like Westminster Abbey and The London Eye. Add this to great shopping and good food for a trip you're sure to enjoy!

8.) Valletta, Malta
Situated on the Mediterranean Island of Malta, Valletta is home to gorgeous palaces, sprawling museums and grandiose churches like St. John's Co-Cathedral.

7.) Paris, France
Who doesn't want to experience the magic of Paris? While a popular spring destination, the beauty of France lasts year round. Watch the magic of a Parisian winter wonderland all around you.

6.) Málaga, Spain
Having some of the best weather on the list, Malaga hosts some of Spain's most beautiful beaches. Mild winter temperatures hover around 63°F, making the winter a much better time to visit this region, than in the sometimes unbearable heat of the summer months.  

5.) Reykjavík, Iceland 
If you're gonna do the cold, there's no better place to do it than in beautiful Iceland. See the Northern Lights, bathe in natural hot springs, or go on a mountain safari. 

4.) Rome, Italy
Did somebody say "good eats"? If you're a foodie, than you know that some of the world's best cuisine can be enjoyed in the lovely city of Rome. This is one of our favorite destinations with easy access to near by attractions in Venice and Florence.

3.) Barcelona, Spain 
Some of the world's great monuments, relaxing thermal baths, and great food are some of the reasons we'll keep going back to Spain. The winter months are so great for avoiding the crowds and the weather is generally mild and in the 50's.

2.) Vienna, Austria
The perfect winter wonderland is Vienna. With snow capped mountains and prime ski opportunities, to romantic fireside chats. Vienna is a beautiful place to play and rekindle love. 

1.) Amsterdam, Netherlands 
The walkable city of Amsterdam comes to life in a special way in the winter time. With mesmerizing lights shows, fantastic ice skating, beautiful museums and more. This often overlooked destination is one that should absolutely be on your bucket list.