Skyscanner’s top 10 winter sun destinations revealed

Not looking forward to the coming gloomy and cold months?

If you’re desperate to escape the harsh British winter for a balmy holiday, Skyscanner has rounded up the most popular spots for some winter sun.

The booking platform has revealed its top 10 places to escape the rain and cold – and whether you’re looking for sun and sea or culture and cocktails, there’s something for everyone.

But most importantly, temperatures at these destinations start at 21 degrees°C (and go to 33°In the winter months it can locally rise to 15°C (approx. 30°C).

Laura Lindsay, travel destinations and trends expert at Skyscanner, says: “Shorter and colder days can make summer feel like a distant memory and you’re in dire need of a vitamin D boost.” “The good news is that” it’s always warm and sunny somewhere in the world if you know where to go to escape the rain and cold of Britain.

As you’d expect, further afield locations in Thailand, Florida and Australia are on the list, as well as two European destinations: Cyprus and the Canary Islands.

About the latter, Laura said: “If you really need some sun, the Canary Islands might be the place for you.” They are one of the most popular winter sun destinations in Britain and regularly appear in Skyscanner’s top 10 flights booked in the winter months. No wonder: it is warm in December, the average temperature is a pleasant 21 degrees°C.’

The list also proves that winter sun doesn’t have to mean a long-distance flight.

Below are the 10 best travel destinations for those craving vitamin D…

Skyscanner’s top 10 winter sun destinations

Bangkok, Thailand

Orlando, FL

Larnaca, Cyprus

Brisbane, Australia

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Muscat, Oman

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Bridgetown, Barbados

Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Bali, Indonesia