subject: Top winter sun destinations [print this page] The British Isles enjoyed some glorious sunny weather this summer, but this is likely to carry a cost in the form of another frostbitten winter. Escape the snow and ice of the UK by heading to some of the world's leading winter sun holiday destinations, where you'll feel like it's summer all over again.
Celebrating Christmas with the family doesn't have to mean staying at home, and whether you're booking holidays over the festive period or just escaping the freezing weather in the early months of the year, you're guaranteed sunshine when heading to countries where the locals may not even have a word for 'snow' - at least until the influx of British tourists complaining about the weather at home.
Mexico has risen in prominence to become a top destination for winter sun breaks. With fears over swine flu now a distant memory, Mexico is once again high on the list of destinations well suited to sunbathing and water sports along the gorgeous Caribbean coast, particularly places such as Cancun. Not too far away, Costa Rica is another Central American gem that also features breathtaking volcanic scenery, serving to make your friends in the frosty UK even more jealous when they see your holiday snaps.
Heading across the Pacific, the Far East is another popular destination for beating the winter blues, with countries such as Thailand having risen in prominence in recent years, thanks largely to the natural beauty and diversity of islands in the Gulf of Thailand, characterised by deep blue lagoons and picture postcard scenery, all at an affordable price. Many Asian countries have become holiday favourites for their great exchange rate, welcoming locals and excellent beaches, including Indonesia - perhaps best known among sun-seekers for its beautiful island paradise of Bali.
To soak up some culture on your winter sun holidays, consider travelling to the Middle East, where countries like Egypt combine fascinating history with excellent beaches and outdoor opportunities, such as camel rides into the desert or scuba diving off the Red Sea coast of Sharm El Sheikh. For a very different side of the Middle East, head to ultra-modern Dubai, where vast shopping malls and towering buildings aim to offer the ultimate experience to leisure travellers.
Even if your budget is tight and you don't want to travel too far from home, there are many great winter sun holidays to be found within easy reach of the UK, such as a trip to the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa. You'll find many well developed beach resorts on islands such as Lanzarote and Tenerife, where temperatures stay in the high-20s even at the height of 'winter.'
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