Winter Sun Holidays

Sometimes the best way to deal with gloomy winter weather is just to leave it behind! Whether you want to sneak in a relaxing break before the Christmas festivities begin or banish the January blues in the new year, a winter sun holiday is just what you need to put a smile on your face. There’s nothing more satisfying than escaping the wind and rain on a plane bound for somewhere hot, so why not start researching winter sun destinations today?

Winter sun holiday deals

H10 Conquistador

4.8

Excellent

Playa De Las Américas, Tenerife, Spain
  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£1,034 pp

Parque La Paz

4.3

Very Good

Playa De Las Américas, Tenerife, Spain
  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Self-catering
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£898 pp

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora

4.2

Very Good

Alcalá, Tenerife, Spain
  • 15 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£838 pp

H10 Suites Lanzarote Gardens

4.5

Excellent

Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain
  • 13 Feb 2027
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£1,149 pp
Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

Which destinations are best for winter sun holidays?

Madeira

Madeira is officially part of Portugal, but is so much further south it stays warm all year round. In the winter months it’s cool enough to do more than just lie on the beach, and with Madeira Natural Park, hiking trails and watersports on offer it’s the perfect time for an active holiday.

Florida

With temperatures of at least 20°C even in winter and consistent sunshine, Florida isn’t known as the Sunshine State for nothing. The beaches and clubs of Miami and family-friendly theme parks of Orlando should be top of the list for your next winter sun holiday.

Mexico

December to April is the best time to visit Mexico, when it’s pleasantly hot without being uncomfortable, and both humidity and rainfall are at a low. Cancun and Playa Del Carmen are two of the most popular resorts, where visitors can treat themselves to luxurious all inclusive resorts and white sandy beaches.

Cuba

Just below the Bahamas, Cuba is synonymous with vintage rum and cigars enjoyed in the shade of a rustic taverna. Havana may be a charming blast from a 1950s past but the coast is everything you would expect from a Caribbean retreat: turquoise seas, white sands and heavenly high temperatures.

Canary Islands

Just a 4-hour flight from the UK, the Canary Islands are the best winter sun you’ll get close to home. Located not far off the coast of Africa, they're are a year-round destination, with temperatures of up to 25°C even in the middle of winter.

Cheap all-inclusive winter sun holidays

BlueSea Puerto Resort

Puerto De La Cruz, Tenerife, Spain
  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Birmingham

Prices from

£499 pp

Labranda Bahía Fañabé & Villas

3.9

Good

Costa Adeje, Tenerife, Spain
  • 4 Dec 2026
  • 7 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Edinburgh

Prices from

£569 pp

THB Lanzarote Beach

4.1

Very Good

Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain
  • 19 Jan 2027
  • 4 nights
  • All-inclusive
  • From Manchester

Prices from

£569 pp
Prices and availability shown can change. Always check pricing with the provider before booking.

How to book a cheap Winter Sun getaway

Keep an open mind:

Depending on demand, some winter sun destinations may increase in price, while others stay the same. Instead of setting your heart on a particular winter sun destination, do an ‘Anywhere’ search and check out where you could go on a cheap holiday to catch some winter sun. Do a quick weather check, and get it booked!

Call several travel agents:

The best way to get a good deal on a package holiday in the sun is to find the deal you want, call the holiday provider to get a quote, then call several others and ask them to beat the price for the same holiday. You can then call back the original travel agent and challenge them to match your new price.

Research cost of living:

When thinking about winter sun holidays, most of the destinations you’ll be looking at are long haul. Choose somewhere with a low cost of living like Thailand, Mexico or South Africa and you’ll spend more on flights, but much less while you’re away.

The Destination Finder

Know what you want from your holiday but don’t know where to get it? Just ask our Destination Finder! We’ll narrow it down to your perfect destinations and find the best deals to get you there!

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