Winter Sun Holidays 2025/2026
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As the nights start to draw in earlier, the temperature gets noticeably cooler and the winter clothes start making an appearance, you know that winter is on the way. Sometimes though, it's nice to have something to look forward to, like a winter sun holiday or getaway. You know, just to help make life in winter that little bit easier when you know you've got a break away that you can get excited about. So we've pulled together some of the best winter sun holidays from our holiday partners. From cheap weekend breaks in Spain, to the tropical shores of Thailand over Christmas, have a browse and see which of our favourite winter holidays suit you.
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If your budget can stretch and you fancy heading a little further away, Thailand is a great winter sun destination. With December to February being an ideal time to go for sunshine and lower humidity, the beaches of Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya are a great way to get some much needed vitamin D in winter. Whether you choose a cheap beach holiday in Europe or a complex itinerary with all sorts of flights and excursions, it's important to book with an ABTA or ATOL protected travel company like TUI, Virgin Holidays or Kuoni. We've also handpicked 5 of our favourite winter sun destinations to help you out.
Canary Islands
If you don't want to travel too far, the Canary Islands are in the balmy 20s during winter and there's a much higher chance of sun than many other traditional European holiday destinations. Tenerife is the largest island in the group and offers plenty of activities, although many hotel pools aren't heated in the winter which can get a bit chilly sometimes. For some true escapism, try the neighbouring islands of La Gomera or La Palma where holidaymakers are fewer.
UAE
The Middle East starts to stretch the budget but flights to Dubai can be as little as £300 per person and there is a wide range of accommodation options to suit, from the budget chain hotels with pool, right the way up to your luxury five-star resorts. Winter temperatures in the UAE sit around the mid 20s, warm enough to wear shorts and skirts, but not too hot to be unbearable, making a holiday in Dubai or Abu Dhabi a great option in winter.
Thailand
Time it right and a winter sun holiday in Thailand can be truly magical. It's worth bearing in mind that Thailand does has a tropical climate which means that even on rainy days, there's a short, sharp burst of rain before the sun appears. December is the end of the wet season on Thailand's west coast, while the east should already be through their main rainy period by then.
