North Dakota winters can be brutal, but this year seems even worse than usual. We don't know about you, but we could use a vacation, preferably someplace WARM.

Luckily, there's a perfect opportunity to get out of North Dakota and head to this great Mexican getaway in February called Tropical Nights: Boots in the Sand, where you can hang out with country music stars Dierks Bentley, Billy Currington, Brantley Gilbert, and Jana Kramer.

Still need more convincing? Check out the reasons below.

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    Flip Flops vs. Snow Boots

    What's better, slipping on a pair of sandals for a casual stroll on the beach or trudging through knee-deep snow in 5 pound boots? Yeah, we thought so.

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    Playing in the Sand vs. Playing in the Snow

    'Playing' in the snow in North Dakota basically involves throwing out your back when shoveling. We'd take relaxing on white, sandy beaches any day.

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    Margaritas vs. Hot Toddies

    Sure, hot toddies are good every now and then, but can you drink a pitcher of 'em? Nope.

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    Deep Sea Fishing vs. Ice Fishing

    Standing in crystal blue water sounds way more appealing than sitting on a bucket on top of a frozen lake.

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    Abid Katib, Getty Images/Hemera
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    Swimsuit vs. Snowsuit

    Does this really need an explanation?

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    Photodisc/Maria Tama, Getty Images
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