Winter So, you’ve wrangled the vacation time, you’ve plumped up the travel budget, and now you’re coming to book your hard-earned December or January breakaway. There are some spots that reign supreme as the very best places to visit in winter. And you might just be surprised at what’s on the menu. Sultry tropical rainforests…

In addition to keeping you safer on the slopes, ski and snowboard helmets keep your head warm, provide a place to mount a camera, make it easy for you to listen to tunes, and are surprisingly comfortable to wear. Here’s how to pick the one that’s right for you.

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