Our top picks for Winter Sun in 2022 and beyond
Shangri-La Le Touessrok Mauritius
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- Save 40% on accommodation
- Free half board upgrade
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save up to 30% on accommodation
Caesars Palace Dubai
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- New Year's Eve Celebration
Six Senses Ninh Van Bay
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save up to 35% on accommodation
- Free experience for every night booked
RedLevel at Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save 25% on accommodation
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save 30% on accommodation
Carlisle Bay
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- Save 20% on accommodation
- Free half board upgrade
Petit St. Vincent
- Includes flights and transfers
- Full Board
- Stay 7 nights pay for 5
White Stallion Ranch
- Includes flights and transfers
- Full Board
Secret Bay
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- 50% off Half Board
JOALI Maldives
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save up to 20% on accommodation
- 15% off plus an extra 5% when you book early
- Seaplane transfers
Rosewood Baha Mar
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- One free night
COMO Laucala Island
- Includes flights and transfers
- All-Inclusive
- Owned by Red Bull’s co-founder, this is an exclusive private island with just 25 Residences
- Indulge with a complimentary, 60-minute welcome COMO Shambhala Massage at the spa, surrounded by calming ponds
- Extraordinary activities range from watersports to an 18-hole golf course and horseback riding through coconut groves
- Savour flavourful dishes across the five restaurants, or privately in your Residence and around the island
Milaidhoo
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- 15% early booking discount
- Save 15% on accommodation
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
More options available
- Save 25% on accommodation
- Free helicopter transfers when you book 10 nights or more
Shangri-La's Al Husn Resort & Spa
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
More options available
- 25% early booking discount
The Sarojin
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save 15% on accommodation
JOALI Maldives
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save 20% on accommodation
Anantara Layan Phuket Resort
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save 40% on accommodation
Eden Roc at Cap Cana Boutique Suites & Beach Club
- Includes flights and transfers
- Full Board
- Free full board upgrade
Milaidhoo
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- Save up to 15% on accommodation
Raffles Seychelles
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- Save up to 35% on accommodation
- Free half board upgrade
Baros, Maldives
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
- Save 25% on accommodation
- Free speedboat transfers
- Save 20% on half board meal plan
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
- Save 25% on accommodation
- Save 25% on seaplane transfers
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.
