{"id":226,"date":"2016-01-12T16:42:02","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T16:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/?p=226"},"modified":"2019-10-17T10:17:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-17T09:17:53","slug":"last-minute-winter-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/travel-tips\/last-minute-winter-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to go for last minute winter sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<span itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<!-- TrustBox script -->\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/bootstrap\/v5\/tp.widget.bootstrap.min.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<!-- End TrustBox script -->\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">The icy air hits you as you step out of the office into the darkness of 5pm, wouldn\u2019t it be great to warm up a little and get away for a spot of winter sun?<\/h4>\n<p>Whether you are using up the last of your holiday time before the end of the year, or just want to escape the cold weather, <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>winter sun holiday can be just the tonic to feel revitalised and beat those winter blues.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Booking last minute can also help you secure a great deal, so why not get away for a <strong>refreshing last minute escape?<\/strong> You could be slipping on your suit one day, and climbing into your swimsuit the next! To help you select the right last minute holiday, here&#8217;s a quick look at some of the most idyllic winter sun destinations and the ideal times to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Some countries may sound perfect on the surface but the weather and distance will play a huge part in your choice of holiday, and the month when you choose to travel may dictate your destination a little too. <strong>So, we have looked at short, medium and long haul options, as well as average temperatures for each.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Something a little closer to home<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/malta-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Malta<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a short flight time of around 3 and a 1\/2 hours, Malta is just a hop away. It&#8217;s such a popular choice with those looking to escape the chill as it enjoys mild temperatures year round.<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> It&#8217;s always warmer than the UK!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/malta-holidays\/valletta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/9439966_l-123-valletta-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Valletta, capital city of Malta - Last minute winter holidays - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"293\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/9439966_l-123-valletta-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/9439966_l-123-valletta-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/9439966_l-123-valletta-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/9439966_l-123-valletta-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/malta-holidays\/valletta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valletta<\/a><\/span>,<\/strong> Malta&#8217;s capital, was voted <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">European City of Culture<\/span><\/strong> in 2018 and it&#8217;s beautiful streets are bursting with <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">restaurants, bars, shops and historical highlights.<\/span><\/strong> All in all, it&#8217;s an awesome choice for an <span style=\"color: #000000;\">out of season city break<\/span> or a last minute winter getaway.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/costa-del-sol-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Costa del Sol<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With some of the most enviable weather in Europe, the Costa del Sol is one of the favoured holiday destinations for many. The Costa del Sol &#8211; or &#8216;Sun Coast&#8217; &#8211; offers around <strong>300 days of sunshine per year<\/strong> and stretches from Gibraltar to Malaga.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/costa-del-sol-holidays\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2589 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/68277058_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Costa cel Sol - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"321\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/68277058_s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/68277058_s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/68277058_s-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/68277058_s.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>miles of golden beaches<\/strong> on which to relax, as well as <strong>incredible towns, cities and villages to explore,<\/strong> it&#8217;s no surprise that the Costa del Sol is so popular with tourists.<\/p>\n<h2><strong><br \/><br \/>Medium Haul &#8211; somewhere in between<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4>The medium haul destinations require a little more time in an aeroplane but all that extra time does buy you more sunshine.<\/h4>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/lanzarote-holidays\/\"><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\">Lanzarote<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>At around a four hour flight time, <strong>Lanzarote,<\/strong> one of the Canary islands off the coast of West Africa, has it all\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #6a6a6a; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\">&#8211;<\/span><\/strong> high temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/lanzarote-holidays\/costa-teguise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2462  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/129164743_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Lanzarote Holidays   - Last minute winter breaks  - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"309\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/129164743_s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/129164743_s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/129164743_s-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/129164743_s.jpg 848w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also find an excellent choice of hotels there offering an<strong> <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/lanzarote-holidays\/all-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All-Inclusive<\/a><\/span><\/strong> option, which means you can get everything covered as part of the package. No surprises!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/gran-canaria-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\">Gran Canaria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\">\u00a0<\/span>&amp; <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/fuerteventura-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fuerteventura<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t mind another 20 minutes on\u00a0the plane you could find yourself in<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gran Canaria or Fuerteventura<\/span>,<\/strong> where the temperatures start to rise quite dramatically.\u00a0 April to November, is\u00a0hot and dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/fuerteventura-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2463 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/94146865_s-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"Fuerteventura  Holidays  - Last minute winter holidays - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"313\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/94146865_s-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/94146865_s-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/94146865_s.jpg 885w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Temperatures climb\u00a0dramatically\u00a0until August where it peaks at 29\u00b0C, only dropping to<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 24\u00b0C in November.<\/span> Both islands are renowned for their <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">sublime beaches and vibrant nightlife,<\/span><\/strong> perfect for those looking to relax and let their hair down!<\/p>\n<!-- TrustBox widget - Mini Carousel -->\n<div data-locale=\"en-GB\" data-template-id=\"539ad0ffdec7e10e686debd7\" data-businessunit-id=\"58f277630000ff0005a08bbe\" data-style-height=\"350px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\" data-stars=\"4,5\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"trustpilot-widget\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" data-template-id=\"539ad0ffdec7e10e686debd7\" data-businessunit-id=\"58f277630000ff0005a08bbe\" data-style-height=\"350px\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-theme=\"light\" data-stars=\"4,5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- End TrustBox widget -->\n<h2><strong>Far away, tropical escapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Generally speaking, the further you fly the better the weather!<\/strong> If you&#8217;re looking to do something more than just bake on the beach all week long, consider a last minute long haul holiday any time of year.<\/h4>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/dubai-and-further-emirates-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dubai<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>As a desert city Dubai doesn\u2019t have a monsoon season and sunshine is always on the cards<\/strong>. At the lower end of the long haul flight times, at just under seven hours, there are a lot of attractions for visiting Dubai in the winter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/dubai-and-further-emirates-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2464 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/26355079_s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai City - Last minute winter holidays  - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"308\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/26355079_s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/26355079_s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/26355079_s-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/26355079_s.jpg 847w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s the <strong>shopping, the sightseeing, the waterparks,<\/strong> the list of things to see and do in Dubai never ends! <strong>The temperature never drops below 20\u00b0C for the duration of winter<\/strong> and this is considered peak season to visit Dubai as the summer sun there can be truly stifling.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/maldives-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Maldives<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ec008b font-family: 'georgia',serif;\">It may seem like\u00a0one of those \u201conce in a lifetime\u201d\u00a0type destinations that\u00a0should involve weeks and weeks of preparation, but the\u00a0Maldives is actually\u00a0a <strong>great place for last minute winter sun.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/maldives-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-257  alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/3773834_l-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Maldives Holidays  - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"307\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/3773834_l-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/3773834_l-1024x686.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ec008b font-family: 'georgia',serif;\">The flight time is 10 hours, but the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ec008b font-family: 'georgia',serif;\">deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, <strong>white sandy beaches and palm trees are well worth the wait.<\/strong> This is perhaps one of the most idyllic places in the world to watch a sunset, to feel totally at ease, and to take time to relax and unwind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/sri-lanka-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sri Lanka<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Packed full of <strong>cultural highlights, ancient temples, intriguing ruins and fabulous beaches &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0plus, not to mention the mouth-watering cuisine, Sri Lanka is a tropical island paradise offering excellent value for money last minute.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/sri-lanka-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/34363394_l-1-300x203.jpg\" alt=\"Sri Lanka Holidays  - Last minute winter holidays - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a>Here the monsoon season ends in November, with <strong>December through March offering average temperatures of 27\u00b0.<\/strong> Don\u2019t let this put you off, it\u2019s important to understand that the showers are mostly short and sharp, a quick downpour followed by blue skies and sunshine for most of the day. If anything, it\u2019s quite refreshing!<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ec008b;\"><a style=\"color: #ec008b;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/mauritius-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mauritius<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With a flight time of twelve hours, Mauritius has the longest travel period on our list but every minute on the plane is totally worth it. Enjoy tropical beaches and fascinating wildlife on this tiny island paradise. W<strong>ith average temperatures from 31\u00b0C; it&#8217;s great to visit year round as seasonal differences in temperature are at a minimum. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/mauritius-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-261 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/23858035_l-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mauritius Holidays  - Last minute winter breaks - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/23858035_l-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/23858035_l-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/23858035_l-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/23858035_l-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once considered a secret\u00a0heaven dotted with top end luxury hotels, Mauritius has grown to become a <strong>very popular and accessible holiday destination.<\/strong> Today you\u2019ll still find a selection of exclusive top class resorts and just as many reasonably priced, small family owned bungalows, apartments and villas, <strong>perfect for a blissful last minute escape.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"cb-divider clearfix\"><span class=\"cb-title\">GETTING HERE<\/span><\/div><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Treat yourself to a last minute winter holiday!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Choose from a hand-picked selection of hotels all at unbelievable prices.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/malta-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">MALTA<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/lanzarote-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">LANZAROTE<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/gran-canaria-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">GRAN CANARIA<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/fuerteventura-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">FUERTEVENTURA<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/maldives-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">MALDIVES<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/dubai-and-further-emirates-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">DUBAI<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/sri-lanka-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">SRI LANKA<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"cb-button cb-blue cb-normal cb-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/mauritius-holidays\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"follow\">MAURITIUS<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The icy air hits you as you step out of the office into the darkness of 5pm, wouldn\u2019t it be great to warm up a little and get away for a spot of winter sun? 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