Warm-weather destinations

Winter sun holidays

Feel inspired by sun-baked sands, heavenly coastal climes, and the warm welcome of local communities in these winter sun destinations around the world. From dreamy far-flung escapes to short-haul getaways closer to home, here's where to warm up and unwind on the ultimate end-of-year escape.

Our best winter sun trip ideas for 2026

We've rounded up the best trip ideas for our top destinations, put together by local experts. Use them as a starting point for crafting your own bespoke trip.

Private Lanzarote self-drive discovery

7 days

from £1,890 per person

Arabian nights: Dubai & Abu Dhabi discovery

7 days

from £1,230 per person

Timeless Egypt: from Pharaohs to the Red Sea

14 days

from £2,800 per person

Thailand explorer: cities, islands & elephant encounters

12 days

from £1,720 per person

South Africa's Garden Route self-drive trip

16 days

from £5,370 per person

Costa Rica: best of Guanacaste & the Nicoya Peninsula

9 days

from £2,060 per person

Experience magical Oman in 8 days

8 days

from £1,610 per person

9-day Mexico self-drive with Mayan discoveries

9 days

from £1,550 per person

Discover Madeira's magic: Funchal & beyond

7 days

from £2,670 per person

8-day Belize diving adventure

8 days

from £1,820 per person

Marrakech to Essaouira: a Moroccan adventure

8 days

from £1,300 per person

The highlights of Spain & Portugal

15 days

from £7,860 per person

Family fun in Sri Lanka & the Maldives

15 days

from £2,180 per person

Self-drive Cuba adventure across hidden gems

15 days

from £1,150 per person

13-day tour: Pearl of the Philippines

13 days

from £2,370 per person

Luxury Brazil: beaches, culture & boutique stays

14 days

from £8,850 per person

Top tip from our local partners in Belize

"Belize has a tropical climate with an average yearly temperature of 84 degrees Fahrenheit (around 29 degrees Celsius), making it an excellent destination year round."

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