FEELING fed up with the glum British weather already? There are plenty of affordable holiday spots where the sun is blazing at this time of year.
Better still, if you book now for a last minute break, you’ll be able to bag yourself a proper bargain.
There are some great getaways up for grabs with easyJet holidays, including some plush resorts with sandy beaches nearby and large pools perfect for soaking up that winter sun.
All of these breaks come with ATOL and ABTA protection, meaning your money is safe if things go wrong.
Fancy a cultural shakeup but still want to set aside some time for lounging on a beach? Morocco’s Agadir is just the ticket.
At the foot of the rugged Atlas mountains and with sweeping shores that grow even more golden as the sun sets, the southwestern city is exceptionally beautiful.
And now is a great time to go to avoid the searing summer heat and bask in a balmy 30C.
The 4* Borjs Hotel is only a ten-minute stroll from the beach and features a rooftop with mixing up zesty cocktails that can be sipped on while admiring views of the vibrant bay.
It’s also home to a fantastic spa where you can book in for a traditional Moroccan hammam experience.
Seven nights’ B&B at the 4* Borjs Hotel Suites and Spa is from £359pp including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Luton on December 10, 2024.
If not the warm weather and sun-kissed beaches, it’s the plethora of family-friendly activities that keep us coming back to Spain’s Costa Blanca year on year – and at the 4* Deloix Aqua Center Hotel, you’re perfectly positioned to soak it all up.
It’s far enough away from the busy strip of Benidorm to offer peace and tranquillity, but close enough (less than ten minutes’ drive) to the beach with bars and cafes dotted along its promenade.
Plus,the Aqualandia waterpark is a short 15-minute walk away, home to plenty of water slides, a giant Jacuzzi and a wave pool.
Seven nights’ half-board at the 4* Deloix Aqua Center Hotel is from £403pp including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Gatwick on December 4.
It’s a comfortable 23C in the Sousse region of Tunisia right now – warm enough to flop on the beach with a book, but not too hot that exploring the scenic towns becomes a struggle.
If you like to blend adventure with down time the vast 4* Marhaba Club backs onto a private sandy beach where every set of loungers is paired with a palm umbrella and there’s a plush beach bar for soaking up the gorgeous sunsets.
There’s also archery, aerobics and waters ports for adults to get stuck into on site, while kids can take advantage of the splash pool.
When you want to venture further afield, the Medina of Sousse, a UNESCO world heritage site is less than ten minutes away by car, home to an ornate and fascinating grand mosque.
Expect to tuck into traditional Tunisian dishes at the evening buffet.
Seven nights all-inclusive at the 4* Marhaba Club is from £321pp including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Belfast on December 3.
The laidback resort town of Hurghada, which occupies a chunky stretch of Egypt’s eastern coastline, bordering the Red Sea, is a sizzling 30C right now.
And it’s only about five hours away from the UK by plane.
There are some cracking snorkelling and diving spots nearby and you may even spot a dolphin (or several) if you’re lucky.
Spend the week in the 4* Aladdin Beach Resort, a vast resort littered with palm trees – it’s a haven for kids, too, as the neighbouring hotel is home to an adrenaline-pumping water park with twirling slides as well as a splash park for the little ones.
Seven nights all-inclusive at the 4* Aladdin Beach Resort costs from £446pp including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Gatwick on December 11, 2024.
