With cold weather creeping up on us and days growing increasingly shorter, this time of year can get a bit depressing - Christmas cheer aside, that is.
But a winter sun holiday can offer an escape from the bleak days you get in the coming months. There’s lots of options to choose from when it comes to a sunny getaway over the winter period, from Morocco to the Middle East.
But perhaps one of the closest destinations, and a firm favourite among British holidaymakers, is the Canary Islands. Thanks to its location off the north-west coast of Africa, this Spanish archipelago offers glorious weather all year round, reaching highs of up to 22C in December and January.
With a flight time of around four and a half hours from the UK, it’s much more manageable than a trip to the Caribbean or Dubai if you’re after some much-needed vitamin D. READ MORE: The hidden gem Christmas market named one of the best in Europe a flight from Manchester Airport Despite their popularity, there are plenty of undiscovered holiday spots across islands to discover.
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