Winter Sun Holidays

Chase the sun across the globe

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Discover our top worldwide winter sun destinations, to get away from colder climates. Kick back with sunny days in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean tropics, venture to the USA or feel the heat of the Middle East.

Let go of those wintertime blues and explore a destination with sun, sea and sand. Secure your dream holiday using our low online deposits. Book a New Year adventure and pay your holiday off in full, just five weeks before your travel date. Find plenty of places to unwind in balmy weather, between October and March – enjoy beach lounging, alfresco dining, city adventure and tropical cocktails.

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Follow the sun

So it’s high time to escape the drab, soggy shores of Blighty and chase some much-needed winter sun. Worry not, we’ve got you covered with some sun-drenched tunes to get you into the sunny swing of things in no time.

Where to go for winter sun

Swap sleet for sunshine: we've picked our top five Winter Sun holidays for 2023/2024. Sometimes a hot chocolate just won't cut it and you need to get away to truly banish those winter blues. From balmy islands to sizzling cities, find out which five destinations topped our list this year.

Eloise Barker

for British Airways

Where to travel in November

Looking to get a last-minute break in before the Christmas rush or perhaps you fancy a spot of early winter sun? We’ve gathered together our top picks for where to go in November, from Peru to Poland, Costa Rica to South Africa.

Where to travel in December

From Christmas in New York, to skiing in Bergen, we’ve gathered together the places to go in December when the weather gets chilly. If you’d rather a little sunshine instead, we’ve got that covered too, in the form of chic Miami and dreamy Mauritius.

Where to travel in January

If you’re looking to start the New Year off with a break away, we’ve rounded up some of the best winter sun destinations, from far-flung exotic escapes, to sunny stays closer to home.

Where to go this winter?

Caribbean and South America

A tropical climate and laid back lifestyle is the perfect antidote to falling temperatures elsewhere – hovering in the high 20s, the sun blazes down for eight hours a day.

Europe

While not as hot as other destinations, Europe still has some cities which give some great opportunities for winter sun. Pleasantly warm rather than scorching hot, they’ll be plenty of sunshine to enjoy.

Lanzarote, Spain.

North America

Less crowds, cheaper hotels and shorter queues at the attractions! The winter season is certainly the most desirable time to visit destinations like Hawaii and Las Vegas when temperatures are cooler.

Middle East

The Middle East has a near perfect winter-sun climate – you can expect daytime temperatures in the mid to high 20s, sunny skies and the very occasional burst of rain (if you’re lucky).

Africa

This is a lovely time of year to explore the souks or sites and relax by the pool. Winter temperatures rarely fall below 20c and the nights in Africa are pleasantly cool.

Indian Ocean

To experience the Indian Ocean at its best, you need to relax on soft white sands, snorkel in calm waters and take in the most colourful sunsets – the winter months are the perfect time to do just that.

Far East and Australia

It’s not just the warmth of its people that’s particularly alluring at this time of year. A European winter is their summer – the rainy season is over, the temperatures are high and the sun shines for longer.