Living in the Middle East and getting hit with the wet, gross weather today? Here are five places that are the perfect escape from the gloom and doom. If you can't book a ticket, at least click through the pretty pictures.

1. Cartagena, Colombia

Travel here for the entire month of February without feeling a drop of this sandy, wet weather.

2. Cancun, Mexico

The best time to travel to Cancun will be in the month of February as the rush of Christmas and New Year's is over. It is the first very dry month in the Caribbean, so chances of even a short downpour are slim to none.

3. Mammoth Mountain, California, United States of America

Take a trip to the U.S and experience snowboarding in one of the best destinations. Anything is better than hail.

4. Lima, Peru

Imagine this: warm weather and art. There's a lot to see in Peru and in this mighty weather, this could be the best time to see all that Peru has to offer.

5. Anywhere in the Caribbean

Let's face it. Anywhere in the Caribbean is better than the Middle East, at least when it comes to the weather.

6. Seychelles

It can't get any more exotic than Seychelles. This Indian Ocean island nation offers constant temperatures of 24-32 degrees, making it year-round destination for beach lovers.

7. Kenya

With temperatures hovering around 30 degrees this week, Kenya is the perfect place to go for a safari.