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 2021 and 2022
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Escape to a world of calm and tranquillity in Koh Samui, plus huge savings
SALA Samui Choengmon Beach
7 nights from £1,499 per person
- Save 40% on accommodation
- Two free nights
- Book 90 days prior to arrival
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 8 Jan 2022 and 31 Aug 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Enjoy the best of both worlds situated near both quaint fishing villages and buzzing nightlife
- Relax on 80m of pristine beachfront or enjoy a range of exciting watersports
- Soak up the enchanting view while taking a dip in the two oceanfront swimming pools
- Discover a luxurious spa featuring an extensive treatment menu administered by top local therapists
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Gaze out over the iconic limestone pinnacles from the horizon pool at this Phuket resort
Six Senses Yao Noi
7 nights from £3,169 per person
- Save 25% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Jan 2022 and 31 Mar 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Set in Thailand's Phang Nga Bay with its famous rock outcrops, the resort boasts 56 villas with infinity pools.
- Divers have the opportunity to gain wreck dive experience and see a whole host of under sea life.
- Learn Muy Thay, the traditional Thai boxing martial art.
- Journey out on a long-tail boat and savour amazing dining options including sunrise breakfast cruise and sunset castaway cocktails.
- Pamper yourself and relax at the Six Senses Spa Village nestled in the lush tropical hillside of the resort.
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Bask in some Winter Sun at this all-inclusive Antiguan retreat
Hermitage Bay
- Includes flights and transfers
- All-Inclusive
Travel between 5 Jan 2022 and 31 Mar 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Secluded Hillside Pool Suites offer tranquility, privacy and incredible panoramic sea views
- All-inclusive, organic à la carte dining features produce from the resort's kitchen garden
- Complimentary daily yoga, Pilates and meditation classes
- Exceptional, intuitive service from the dedicated staff
- Weekly al fresco cooking demonstration showcasing authentic Caribbean cuisine
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Escape for some Winter Sun at this charming resort on the white sands of Barbados’ west coast
Cobblers Cove
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 2 Jan 2022 and 31 Mar 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Gracious and charming all suite boutique hotel nestled on the West Coast of Barbados
- Signature Camelot and Collection Suites recently refurbished by Soane Britain
- The hotel's own fisherman, Barker, supplies a daily fresh catch
- The Camelot restaurant is a renowned destination dining experience in Barbados
- One complimentary water-ski for each day of your stay
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Enjoy the Maldivian village feel of this paradise resort
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Jan 2022 and 31 Mar 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Enjoy the charm and intimacy of a traditional Maldivian village feel
- The spa, located on its own private island, offers restorative mind and body therapies
- The night spa offers lunar rituals on a private, starlit beach
- Arrange a candlelit dinner in a secluded gazebo on a deserted island
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Huge savings at a luxury resort on one of the most dramtically beautiful isles in the Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
7 nights from £4,400 per person
- Save 30% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 20 Dec 2021
More options available
More options available
Why you'll love this resort...
- Swim with turtles in the waters surrounding the resort
- Take a cooking class with the talented chefs and learn the secrets of the local cuisine
- Enjoy a private dining experience at Chef's Kitchen - the menu will be tailor-made with your favourite ingredients
- Venture out on a scenic boat ride and visit the Unesco World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai
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Book a bucket-list break in a Maldives resort with spacious villas and its own house reef
Milaidhoo
7 nights from £7,399 per person
- Save 10% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 22 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- An overwater spa and complimentary daily yoga and meditation sessions
- Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, natural beauty is abundant
- Dine at Ba'theli, a unique restaurant shaped like a traditional house boat
- Guests have the use of the private airport lounge when they arrive into Malé
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Explore the urban oasis of Dubai from your luxury base complete with incredible spa facilities
Bulgari Resort Dubai
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 3 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- The Beach Club features private cabanas, kids club, children’s pool, restaurant and outdoor pool and bar
- Stunning vitality pool in the Spa inspired by the ancient Caracalla Roman baths
- Feels like an island escape, but just minutes from the heart of Dubai and its attractions
- Luxury rooms with private balconies offer a choice of views: Dubai's skyline or sunsets over the Arabian Gulf
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Enjoy great savings on this hotel in the heart of Rome which boasts classical splendour and stunning terraced gardens
Hotel De Russie
3 nights from £929 per person
- Save 20% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 14 Nov 2021 and 20 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Enjoy a cocktail masterclass at Stravinskij Bar and create exceptional Italian cocktails
- Perfect location for exploring Rome, between the Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps
- Find tranquility in the city at the hotels stunning Mediterranean tiered Secret Garden
- Try a city tour with a twist - jogging and cycling tours can be arranged
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One night free at luxurious New York hotel overlooking Central Park
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
4 nights from £1,315 per person
- One night free
- Includes flights and transfers
- Room Only
Travel between 1 Jul 2021 and 8 Sep 2021
More options available
More options available
Why you'll love this resort...
Self-Drive
Free excursions on this epic New Zealand adventure
Grand New Zealand
+5 others
21 nights £5,299 per person
- 6 free excursions including:
- Guided walk through the Franz Josef valley
- An exhilarating jet boat ride along the Dart River
- Milford Sound cruise
- Includes flights and transfers
Travel between 1 Feb 2022 and 22 Feb 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
Itinerary
Discover Sri Lanka's highlights on this immersive tour
Highlights of Sri Lanka
10 nights from £2,639 per person
- 5 free excursions including:
- Climb Sigiriya Rock Fortress
- Dambulla Cave Temples
- Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Feb 2022 and 11 Feb 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
Cruise
Sail the Caribbean on this incredible luxury cruise
Barbados Roundtrip
15 nights from £7,595 per person
- Free, unlimited shore excursions
- 5 nights pre-cruise beachfront accommodation in Barbados
- Includes flights and transfers
- All-Inclusive
Travel between 1 Feb 2022 and 16 Feb 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
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Enjoy a luxury island escape at a peaceful Jamaican oasis
GoldenEye
7 nights from £2,289 per person
- $100 daily resort credit per room
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 12 Apr 2021 and 31 Oct 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Direct access to the water from the Lagoon cottages for swimming and kayaking
- Explore the nearby coral reefs via snorkelling or a complimentary glass-bottom boat excursion
- Stand-alone villas include the renowned Fleming Villa, of James Bond fame
- Laidback and low-key al fresco dining in a distinctly Jamaican style
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Gaze out at the striking Guadeloupe views from this exquisite beachfront property
La Toubana Hotel & Spa
7 nights from £1,699 per person
- Save 10% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Oct 2021 and 1 May 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
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Experience one of the best-loved resorts in the Caribbean
Jamaica Inn
7 nights from £1,779 per person
- Two free nights
- $150 Food & Beverage credit per room per stay
- Includes flights and transfers
- Room Only
Travel between 1 Sep 2021 and 31 Oct 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Elegant boutique hotel set on a peaceful, private sandy beach
- Ocean views from all accommodation
- Cottages feature direct access to the sea and private infinity plunge pools
- Every summer endangered hawksbill turtles nest and hatch on the hotel's beach
- Complimentary non-motorised watersports include snorkelling, paddleboarding and sunfish sailing
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Relax in a world-renowned haven of tranquillity and eco-conscious luxury resort
Rosewood Little Dix Bay
7 nights from £4,055 per person
- One free night
- Guaranteed late check out
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 14 Oct 2021 and 17 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Situated on a pristine half-mile, white sand, crescent beach
- A vibrant coral reef just off the shoreline provides excellent snorkelling
- Children's activities inspired by Caribbean culture and the natural environment at Rosewood Explorers
- Water taxi to one of seven secluded Virgin Gorda beaches with gourmet picnic and snorkelling gear
- Choice of rooms, suites or the additional privacy and space of a beach or hillside villa
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Escape the winter weather to bask in the Seychelles sunshine
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
7 nights from £4,579 per person
- Save 30% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 8 Jan 2022 and 28 Jan 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Swim with turtles in the waters surrounding the resort
- Take a cooking class with the talented chefs and learn the secrets of the local cuisine
- Enjoy a private dining experience at Chef's Kitchen - the menu will be tailor-made with your favourite ingredients
- Venture out on a scenic boat ride and visit the Unesco World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai
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Getaway in January to soak in the Mauritius sun
Constance Prince Maurice
7 nights from £2,329 per person
- Save 40% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 30 Apr 2022
More options available
More options available
Why you'll love this resort...
- Home to the largest wine cellar in Mauritius with over 25,000 bottles
- Enjoy a luxurious stay over the lagoon in the suites or villas on stilts
- Dine at La Barachois floating over the lagoon with views of the mountain range
- Complimentary kitesurfing lessons held once a week
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Escape to Mauritius for a relaxing getaway
Constance Belle Mare Plage
7 nights from £2,129 per person
- Save 40% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 22 Dec 2021
More options available
More options available
Why you'll love this resort...
- Beach protected by a coral reef makes perfect swimming and snorkelling conditions
- Complimentary green fees to two 18-hole golf courses
- Choice of seven restaurants offering both buffets and fine dining
- Features 19 villas offering privacy yet plenty of resort facilities
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Getaway for some winter sun to Mauritius
Sugar Beach
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
Travel between 1 Dec 2021 and 23 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Kids’ club with special events held every evening including buffets and barbecues
- Buddha-Bar Beach Restaurant features resident DJ playing music from day to night
- Visit the martial arts area to try tae bo, kick boxing, judo and karate
- Guests can also dine at the restaurants of neighbouring sister hotel, La Pirogue
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Escape to the Maldives for a luxurious stay at Waldorf Astoria
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
7 nights from £7,185 per person
- Save 10% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 10 Jan 2022 and 8 Apr 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- Amazing snorkelling destination with a drop-off in the house reef
- Dine in one of seven treetop dining pods for a unique gastronomic experience
- Excellent breakfasts at the Tasting Table catering to all dietary requirements
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Stay at Waldorf Astoria Maldives with great savings and yacht transfers
Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
7 nights from £5,029 per person
- Save 30% on accommodation
- Complimentary yacht transfers
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 9 Jul 2021 and 20 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Amazing snorkelling destination with a drop-off in the house reef
- Dine in one of seven treetop dining pods for a unique gastronomic experience
- Excellent breakfasts at the Tasting Table catering to all dietary requirements
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Escape for a winter getaway to the Maldives
The Residence Maldives - Dhigurah
7 nights from £8,615 per family
- Two free nights
- Complimentary return transfers
- Includes flights and transfers
- All-Inclusive
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 21 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Visit the restaurants of sister resort, Falhumaafushi Island, by crossing the 1km bridge
- Walk barefoot in the reflexology garden with pebbles that stimulate acupressure points
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Stay at this ultra-luxurious Six Senses resort in the Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon
7 nights from £4,149 per person
- Save 40% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Oct 2021 and 20 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Swim with turtles in the waters surrounding the resort
- Take a cooking class with the talented chefs and learn the secrets of the local cuisine
- Enjoy a private dining experience at Chef's Kitchen - the menu will be tailor-made with your favourite ingredients
- Venture out on a scenic boat ride and visit the Unesco World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai
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Gaze out at the iconic limestone karsts from your luxury resort in Koh Samui
Six Senses Samui
7 nights from £1,985 per person
- Save 35% on accommodation
- Free half board
- Includes flights and transfers
- Half Board
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 22 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
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Escape to paradise and stay in this luxury Phuket resort
Six Senses Yao Noi
7 nights from £3,099 per person
- Save 25% on accommodation
- Book 45 days in advance
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 7 Nov 2021 and 19 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Set in Thailand's Phang Nga Bay with its famous rock outcrops, the resort boasts 56 villas with infinity pools.
- Divers have the opportunity to gain wreck dive experience and see a whole host of under sea life.
- Learn Muy Thay, the traditional Thai boxing martial art.
- Journey out on a long-tail boat and savour amazing dining options including sunrise breakfast cruise and sunset castaway cocktails.
- Pamper yourself and relax at the Six Senses Spa Village nestled in the lush tropical hillside of the resort.
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Escape to this luxury resort in the wine valleys of Portugal
Six Senses Douro Valley
7 nights from £1,305 per person
- Save 15% on accommodation
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 22 Dec 2021
More options available
More options available
Why you'll love this resort...
- 19th century manor house renovated to create a contemporary yet sustainable property
- Set in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wine region
- The Six Senses spa offers speciality treatments and multi-day programmes
- Enjoy wine-influenced activities including river cruises and winemaker days
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Early Booking Discount for this boutique beachfront property
The Chedi Muscat
5 nights from £1,790 per person
- 30% early booking discount
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 3 Jan 2022 and 31 Mar 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
- The perfect base for exploring Muscat Old Town, located just 20 minutes away
- Boasts Oman’s longest pool where guests can enjoy sushi and music every afternoon
- Excellent spa with 11 suites, health club, exercise classes and two floodlit tennis courts
- Four open kitchens in The Restaurant serving an array of cuisine styles
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Fantastic offer valid at all 3 properties of this amazing resort
Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
5 nights from £1,650 per person
- 30% early booking discount
- Offer valid at Al Bandar, Al Husn and Al Waha
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 1 Nov 2021 and 31 Mar 2023
Why you'll love this resort...
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Book early to enjoy a stay at the latest ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
7 nights from £5,259 per person
- 20% early booking discount
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 8 Jul 2021 and 17 Dec 2021
Why you'll love this resort...
- Take a complimentary boat ride to one of the two other resorts on the Fari Island archipelago
- You will not be bored in this resort with kayaking, kitesurfing, volleyball and tennis available
- A list of daily experiences include outdoor movies, cooking classes and traditional Maldivian drum lessons
- Tennis professionals will be visiting during school holidays to give lessons with their top tips
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Escape for a romantic getaway to Koh Samui
Melati Beach Resort and Spa
- Includes flights and transfers
- Daily Breakfast
Travel between 6 Jan 2022 and 31 Mar 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
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Travel to Bali for an all-inclusive stay at Grand Mirage Resort & Thalasso Bali
Grand Mirage Resort and Thalasso Bali
- Includes flights and transfers
- All-Inclusive
Travel between 5 Jan 2022 and 30 Apr 2022
Why you'll love this resort...
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.
