Let’s face it, with the sun setting by 5pm, wet and windy mornings and a boss who doesn’t understand why you’re so fed up – escaping the winter weather sounds eminently better! Let’s imagine instead a situation where you’re deliberating over which sunglasses to wear, or which flavoured cocktail you fancy next.
Caribbean winter
Winter doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom, so check out these 5 destinations that will allow you to recharge your batteries whilst basking in the glow of a sun long forgotten about back home.
1) The Caribbean
The Caribbean has long been a refuge for those escaping the rigours of a European winter. With direct flights to a number of Caribbean islands now a possibility (St Lucia, Antigua, Barbados to name just 3) suddenly a week long trip is a viable option. How about some extra luxury in the form island jumping via a cruise ship? You may be surprised, but you can still get a great deal here for cruises to cover all budgets.
2) Cambodia
With the world and his wife heading to the various clichéd winter destinations, Cambodia can be a wonderful alternative. With a beautiful tropical climate, one of the Wonders of the World to see in Angkor Wat, and beaches to rival anything on offer elsewhere in Asia, Cambodia will soon be on the map for holiday makers around the globe, so beat the crowds and plan your next trip there.
3) Cuba
A burgeoning winter tourist destination and with winter temperatures pushing 25 degrees Celsius it’s easy to see why. Cuba presents both high end accommodation mixed with beautiful local culture. You can wake up with a dip in your infinity pool then spend the afternoon sipping rum and smoking cigars on the side of a pastel coloured street full of iconic, vintage cars. A night on the town complete with rhythmic salsa classes could be the perfect end to a wonderful day.
4) Egypt
Certainly no newcomer to the tourist market however winter marks low season in Egypt, when you can grab some bargain basement flights and even better value hotels. The weather will still be 20+ degrees so you’re trips around the Pyramids, Karnak and Luxor will be spent in a beautiful north African glow as opposed to the searing heat the summer brings.
Egyptian winter
5) Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a great choice for anyone who simply needs to say goodbye to the winter climate and hello to mid twenties paradise on a budget. Naturally Tenerife is the hotspot but with beautifully untouched islands in the form of El Hierro and La Gomera waiting for you too, it’s not too difficult to get off the beaten track either.
5 stunning destinations awaiting you as you clear those winter blues, now where did you pack your passport? Happy travels!
