We all know how long and dreary the UK winter can be. When the biting cold starts to take its toll, what could possibly be better than swapping the dark nights for pink pastel sunsets and a cocktail to stave off the last of the day’s heat? Recharge your batteries with a fly and flop beach break, or a sightseeing adventure to discover a new culture.

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Our top picks for Winter Sun in 2023 and beyond

Enjoy your Barbadian escape in this beachfront resort set on one of the best stretches of Barbados' West Coast<place>Fairmont Royal Pavilion</place><fomo>5</fomo>
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Enjoy your Barbadian escape in this beachfront resort set on one of the best stretches of Barbados' West Coast

Fairmont Royal Pavilion

Barbados
7 nights from £4,359 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
Travel between 8 Jan 2024 and 21 Apr 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save 50% on accommodation
Escape to the breath-taking Baa Atoll in the Maldives for an unforgettable holiday<place>Soneva Fushi</place><fomo>152</fomo>
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Escape to the breath-taking Baa Atoll in the Maldives for an unforgettable holiday

Soneva Fushi

Maldives
7 nights from £6,685 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
Travel between 6 May 2024 and 30 Sep 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Stay 7 nights, pay for 5
  • Complimentary half board
Enjoy the private beach at this serene resort in the heart of Dubai<place>Bulgari Resort Dubai</place><fomo>3</fomo>
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Enjoy the private beach at this serene resort in the heart of Dubai

Bulgari Resort Dubai

Dubai
5 nights from £5,385 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Oct 2023 and 21 Oct 2023
More options available

Why you'll love it here...

  • Receive reduced rates
Book early for savings at this ultra modern resort in Mauritius<place>LUX* Grand Baie</place><fomo>4</fomo>
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Book early for savings at this ultra modern resort in Mauritius

LUX* Grand Baie

Mauritius
7 nights from £2,939 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Nov 2023 and 19 Dec 2023

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save 15% on accommodation
Save at this beautiful resort situated on a private peninsula surrounded by a marine park in Mauritius<place>Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa</place><fomo>60</fomo>
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Save at this beautiful resort situated on a private peninsula surrounded by a marine park in Mauritius

Shandrani Beachcomber Resort & Spa

Mauritius
7 nights from £1,895 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
Travel between 1 Nov 2023 and 31 Oct 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save 25% on accommodation
Escape to this fabulous resort, set on the Raa Atoll, one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world<place>JOALI Maldives</place><fomo>95</fomo>
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Escape to this fabulous resort, set on the Raa Atoll, one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world

JOALI Maldives

Maldives
7 nights from £31,155 per family
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
Travel between 11 Jan 2024 and 10 Apr 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save 10% on accommodation
Stay in the heart of Manhattan for a luxury short holiday<place>The Fifth Avenue Hotel </place><fomo>35</fomo>
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Stay in the heart of Manhattan for a luxury short holiday

The Fifth Avenue Hotel

USA
New York
4 nights from £2,855 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Room Only
Travel between 14 Feb 2024 and 29 Feb 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Includes 2 tickets to Summit One Vanderbilt
Escape to winter sun bliss in St Lucia at Calabash Cove this April for the ultimate luxury getaway<place>Calabash Cove</place><fomo>10</fomo>
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Escape to winter sun bliss in St Lucia at Calabash Cove this April for the ultimate luxury getaway

Calabash Cove

St Lucia
7 nights from £2,335 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
Travel between 5 Apr 2024 and 20 Dec 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save 43% on accommodation
  • Receive one free night
Spend a luxury all-inclusive winter sun holiday in this one-of-a-kind Caribbean hideaway<place>BodyHoliday</place><fomo>24</fomo>
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Spend a luxury all-inclusive winter sun holiday in this one-of-a-kind Caribbean hideaway

BodyHoliday

St Lucia
7 nights from £4,199 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
Travel between 10 Jan 2024 and 31 Mar 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save up to 35% on all-inclusive accommodation
Escape the cold to enjoy the winter sun in Vietnam's most secluded paradise Island of Con Dao <place>Six Senses Con Dao</place><fomo>72</fomo>
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Escape the cold to enjoy the winter sun in Vietnam's most secluded paradise Island of Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao

Vietnam
Vietnam Hidden Escapes
7 nights from £4,445 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
Travel between 7 Jan 2024 and 8 Feb 2024
More options available

Why you'll love it here...

  • Save 20% on accommodation
Swap the cold for a sun-filled holiday in this Bora Bora resort situated in an unmatched island paradise<place>The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort</place><fomo>90</fomo>
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Swap the cold for a sun-filled holiday in this Bora Bora resort situated in an unmatched island paradise

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

French Polynesia
Bora Bora
7 nights from £9,785 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Half Board
Travel between 13 Jan 2024 and 15 Mar 2024
More options available

Why you'll love it here...

  • Free half board upgrade
Stay at this fantastic beachfront property on The Palm Dubai<place>Sofitel Dubai The Palm</place><fomo>8</fomo>
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Stay at this fantastic beachfront property on The Palm Dubai

Sofitel Dubai The Palm

Dubai
5 nights from £2,355 per person
  • Includes flights and transfers
  • Daily Breakfast
Travel between 25 Oct 2023 and 11 Jan 2024

Why you'll love it here...

  • Receive reduced accommodation rates

Where are the best places to visit for winter sun?

Thailand

Average temperatures: Highs of 29°C
Time difference: 7 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +7 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 11 hours 15 minutes direct
Rainfall: 3 days of rain per month on average November-January

Thailand is known as ‘The Land of Smiles’ and a winter trip here is guaranteed to melt away your winter blues and have you falling in love with majestic white sand beaches, immense jungles and unique cities where historic temples are the highlight of the skyline. With so much to see, a winter trip to Thailand is certain to inspire a return visit in the new year.

Seychelles

Average temperatures: Highs of 32°C
Time difference: 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +4 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 10 hours direct
Rainfall: 18 days of rain on average per month November-January

There’s something extraordinary about the Seychelles that simply has to be seen to be believed. With a gorgeous climate all year round, verdant tropical jungles, majestic boulders, and incredible coast on all 115 islands that make up the Seychelles, there are enough unmissable sights to see you through a lifetime, let alone a winter.

Grenada

Average temperatures: Highs of 30°C
Time difference: 4 hours behind the UK (GMT -4 hours)
Flight duration: Approcx. 10 hours with a stop typically in St Lucia
Rainfall: 18 days of rain per month on average November-January

Winter is the perfect time of year to swap the dark, cold UK for the idyllic sun-drenched shores of Grenada. If you want to get in ahead of the winter sun crowds, we’d suggest packing up your suitcase and heading to Grenada in December. Many people take advantage of the island’s tropical beaches once the Christmas period is over, so travelling in early December will make for a more intimate holiday, with less people around to join you in the incredible activities that Grenada has to offer.

Antigua

Average temperatures: Highs of 28°C
Time difference: 4 hours behind the UK (GMT -4 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 8 hours 40 minutes direct
Rainfall: 12 days of rain per month on average November-January

This Caribbean gem offers more than its fair share of winter sun, stunning beaches, and unique activities. Winter is high season and the perfect time to immerse yourself into bustling Antiguan culture while the climate is at its warmest and driest. And, if you’re that way inclined, you might want to visit the best rum bar in the Caribbean or try one of the incredible restaurants found on the island.

Maldives

Average temperatures: Highs of 29°C
Time difference: 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +5 hours)
Flight duration: Direct flights take between 10-11 hours. Flights with a connection are likely to take 12 or 13 hours, depending on transfer time.
Rainfall: 13 days of rain per month on average November-January

End (or start!) your year in style and opulent luxury on a once in a lifetime holiday to the Maldives. Made up 200 unique islands that are the doorway to a breathtaking underwater paradise of coral reefs and colourful schools of fish, this is the perfect place to unwind. Especially as you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to luxurious resorts and spas filled with products by the world’s leading brands.

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