Most of the trees have freed themselves of their leaves in the UK now which can only mean one thing; winter is definitely upon us and what better way to escape the winter blues? Jet off to a glorious winter sun destination of course! We’ve picked three favourite winter sun destinations that will soothingly satisfy your itchy travel feet with an option for a short haul, medium haul and long haul holiday depending on your budget. Don’t agree with our choices? Tell us your favourite winter sun destinations in the comments box at the end of the post!
Canary Islands
Just a 4 hour flight from several UK airports, the Canary Islands is a top choice for a short haul holiday. Winter is a fantastic time of year to pay a visit to these 7 sisters when temperatures reach a toasty average of 22°C (72°F)! The sunny shores of Tenerife and Gran Canaria have a busy, fun loving atmosphere with a variety of resorts and attractions to suit every taste, with many of the attractions geared towards families and couples. Lanzarote and Fuerteventura tick all the boxes for sun worshippers and beach lovers, whereas the quieter islands of La Palma, El Hierro and La Gomera are ideal for nature lovers who prefer their holidays to take on a more relaxing pace.
Cyprus
Your journey to Paphos or Larnaca Airports will take around 5.5 hours and boast the warmest winters across the EU; it’s easily a preferred choice for a medium haul holiday. Sometimes spending that little bit longer on the plane can make your destination all the more exotic and can feel like more of a treat, even though it doesn’t actually cost much more at all! With the sparkling Mediterranean sea surrounding the shores of Cyprus and a variety of activities ranging from beach days to diving, and hiking to historic ruins, it’s a destination that is a suitable for all ages and walks of life. Whether you are after a 7 day break or longer, there is more than enough on offer to keep you entertained. If you choose Cyprus for your winter holiday, be sure to enjoy a trip to Aphrodite’s Rock, the Tomb of the Kings and of course the stunning Troodos Mountains.
USA
The USA is a large country and takes at least 7.5hours to fly to the East Coast. To really benefit from a winter sun holiday however, you will want to head south and there is no better place than subtropical Florida; a fantastic choice for a hot, long haul trip. Pack up the kids and jet off to Orlando and have endless fun at the theme parks and resorts or live a life of luxury on Miami’s pristine beaches and shop ‘til you drop in the city stores, all whilst enjoying temperatures of anything from 22°c (72°f) to 25°c (77°f) depending on whereabouts you are. Florida is also appealing for those with an interest in nature, with the mysterious Everglades being an easy day trip. Once here, enjoy a thrilling airboat ride through the marshes and spot the elusive alligators and crocs that reside here. If that doesn’t appeal, why not discover the endless myriad of other sights and attractions from aquariums to museums.
Does winter get you down? Where would you choose from our 3 favourite winter sun destinations? Leave us a comment!
