Where’s hot in December? The best holiday deals this winter including seven nights in Madeira from £399pp
WHILE others fight through the sleet and rain, you could be spending the day on the beach in one of these sunny destinations this winter.
Of course, you might pay a premium for holidays during the festive period, but there are still some great deals around – especially if you book early.
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There are plenty of destinations abroad where you can shed those winter layers and top up your vitamin D.
For example, on the island of Madeira, temperatures are still nudging 20C in December and you can find deals for flights and a hotel from 399pp.
If you want to travel further afield, head to Cape Town, to enjoy its natural beauty spots and explore its vineyards.
Prices start from £789pp with flights and accommodation included.
We’ve found six affordable hotspots for those who want to spend their Christmas on the beach.
Cancun
- Average temperature: 30.4C
Cancun has everything you could want for a dreamy family break.
The city is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal clear blue waters and tasty Mexican food.
A lot of the resorts around the city’s “hotel quarter” offer great all-inclusive deals and provide entertainment day and night
Just two hours drive from Cancun, you’ll also find the Chichen Itza, an incredible display of the Mayan civilisation made up of a series of stone buildings.
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TUI 7-nights at the RUI Palace all-inclusive Hotel from £865pp
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BA Holidays Moon Palace all-inclusive Hotel 7-nights from £1,299pp
Barbados
- Average temperature: 29.5C
If you want to laze on a beach, cocktail in hand, we suggest you head to Barbados.
The average high on the island in December is 29C, and you’ll stay nice and warm in the evenings, which only cools to 22C.
If you like snorkelling, head to Carlisle Bay, Antigua or Paynes Bay Beach, on the west coast of Barbados to see some beautiful fish and even turtles (if you’re lucky).
- BA Holidays 7-nights at the Coconut Court Hotel from £799pp
- Virgin Holidays 7-nights at the The Sands Hotel all-inclusive from £1,364pp
Lanzarote
- Average temperature: 22.2 C
Lanzarote is a popular destination for sun seekers throughout the year – and December is no exception.
Just a four hour flight away from the UK, it’s the ideal location if you’re looking for winter sun closer to home.
- TUI 7-nights at the Hotel H10 Timanfaya Palace half-board from £483pp
- Jet2 Holidays 7-nights at the Hotel Grand Teguise Playa Hotel half-board from £499pp
Tenerife
- Average temperature: 21.9 C
If hot and sunny is what you’re after then Tenerife is one of your best bets in December in Europe.
Just like Lanzarote, it’s only a four hour flight away from London, making it another great destination for those who don’t want to travel very far.
In December, the average high temperature in Tenerife is a pleasant 22C, so don’t forget to pack your beach gear.
- TUI 7-nights at the Guayarmina Princess Hotel half-board from £599pp
- Jet2 Holidays 7-nights at the Hard Rock Hotel from £583pp
Madeira
- Average temperature: 20C
The Madeira archipelago in the Atlantic is having a bit of a revival and shouldn’t be overlooked for your Portugal holiday choice.
If you’ve written it off as somewhere solely for seniors, think again as Madeira boasts a subtropical climate, great hiking, delicious seafood and many top-quality resorts to stay in.
Take the kids to visit the whale museum and aquarium or take a cable car ride – and there are many outdoor pools where you can enjoy the sunshine together.
Its among the best destination for winter sun, with average maximum temperatures a pleasant 21C coupled with about six hours of sunshine.
- TUI 7-nights at the Hotel Pestana Carlton Madeira Premium Ocean Resort from £399pp
- Jet2 Holidays 7-nights at the Girassol Suite Hotel from £509pp
Cape Town
- Average temperature: 19.8C
If you are on the lookout for doing something different this winter, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places to visit
The temperature tends to relay better between 16 to 20C degrees, which is definitely what you need for the optimal winter holidays exploring a city.
It’s a great destination for couples, with everything from vineyards to natural beauty spots to enjoy and explore with your loved one.
- BA Holidays 5-nights at the The Bay Hotel from £899pp
- Virgin Holidays Cape Town breaks from £789pp
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If you’re looking for more foreign holiday inspiration, we’ve found cheap all inclusive holidays for this summer and there are many cheap package holidays.
For breaks in the UK, holiday parks are offering huge bargains and we’ve found the best UK holiday parks with children’s entertainment and the best holiday parks with outdoor pools.
We’ve also rounded up great deals in the UK’s warmest places and found the best kid-friendly beaches and England’s best family-friendly seaside towns.
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