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For easy walks in exotic landscapes, walking and cycling holiday specialist, Headwater, recommends its guided walking holidays, which offer travellers an alternative view of favourite winter sun destinations.

Have fun in the sun on a family holiday to Jamaica

Have fun in the sun on a family holiday to Jamaica

With the British weather turning into grey skies and wet weekends, now is the time to book that winter-sun half term holiday to the Caribbean's most family-friendly island, Jamaica.

Lisbon in 48 hours - Sun, sights and savings

Lisbon in 48 hours - Sun, sights and savings

One of Europe's sunniest capitals, September and October temperatures in Lisbon still reach the low 60s and high 50s making it the perfect escape from the autumn chill in the UK.

Summer days drifting away but Brits love those Spanish nights

Summer days drifting away but Brits love those Spanish nights

With torrential downpours forecast for this weekend, thousands of Brits are already planning to escape the damp dreariness of the winter months with a sizzling Spanish getaway, according to Jet2holidays.

A wintersun Harley Davidson adventure on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

A wintersun Harley Davidson adventure on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula

Enjoy the ride of your life this winter and cruise along Mexico’s fabled Baja Peninsula on a throaty Harley Davidson, courtesy of Bon Voyage.

Yoga holidays in Marrakech

Relax, enjoy sunshine and warmth - and small classes with expert yoga, fitness and Pilates teachers, plus some culture in the souks and adventure in the desert - suitable for everyone, from beginner to expert.

Sun & Snow: Atlas Mountains Ski Adventure, Morocco

Sun & Snow: Atlas Mountains Ski Adventure, Morocco

Experience the magic of Marrakesh and the majesty of the Atlas Mountains with an Untravelled Paths exclusive 3-night Ski Adventure from just £285 per person including sumptuous riad-accommodation, transfers and an all inclusive 1-day Ski Experience in Oukaimeden.

Sun, sea, sand and spa in the Caribbean

Sun, sea, sand and spa in the Caribbean

For holidaymakers who want to come back glowing with health – and even use their trip to kick start a healthier lifestyle - a new range of spa holidays has been introduced by Elite Island Resorts at four of its resorts in the Caribbean.

Ultimate winter sun in the Maldives

Ultimate winter sun in the Maldives

In search of a winter sun break? December marks the beginning of the dry season in the Maldives, with low humidity, stacks of sunshine and average temperatures of 28C making it the ultimate destination for a pre-Christmas, festive or new year sunshine escape.

Find the sun this winter

After one of the wettest summers on record, and the recent news that the UK could be facing the harshest winter in a century, Cheapflights.co.uk has put together some of the best deals to help sun-starved Brits finally catch those much-loved rays of sunshine over the next few months.

Escape winter at the Amieira Marina in Portugal

Escape winter at the Amieira Marina in Portugal

In the lesser-known Alentejo region of Portugal the Amieira Marina houseboat company sits on the shores of the glistening Alqueva Lake, Europe’s largest reservoir.

Banish those winter blues and discover Morocco’s sea resorts

Banish those winter blues and discover Morocco’s sea resorts

With more than 3,500 kilometres of coast on two seafronts, all year round warm temperatures and long hours of sunshine, Morocco is a first rate destination for sea lovers any month of the year.

Escape the winter blues to the mild climate of the Algarve

Escape the winter blues to the mild climate of the Algarve

If the cold winter weather gets you down, why not escape for a month or two to the sunnier, milder climate of Lagos in the unspoilt Western Algarve and stay in one of the fabulous one bedroom luxury apartments at the luxury Cascade Resort.

Florida winter sun

Florida winter sun

Florida’s wonderful weather (20-22 degrees of warmth by day, 10-11 hours of daylight and zero humidity) makes it a great winter sun choice for couples and families alike, for beachside relaxation, Miami city breaks, active holidays or theme park thrills.

Jet off to some sunshine for the weekend

When the nights are drawing in and you’re counting down to next Spring, there’s no need to wait. With so many different airlines offering budget flights across Europe and beyond, you can escape the cold of winter in the UK and head off to somewhere sunny for the weekend.