The Best Towns in America to Escape the Cold This Winter

Sure, the cold weather months start off great, with holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas keeping things festive as the days grow frigid and gray. But come January (or even earlier for some of us), the weather-influenced melancholy can set in—which is why we've found the sunniest places in America to escape the winter blues.

Whether you're suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression believed to be caused by lack of sunshine, or you simply crave the feeling of warm rays on your skin, a trip to a bright and balmy town could be just what the doctor ordered. From small shore-side villages (hello Fernandina Beach) to little locales in the deserts of the southwest (we're talking about you, Bisbee), we've come up with 40 of the best sunny destinations in the nation to let some much-needed winter light into your life. Just don't forget the sunscreen when you're packing!