Last-Minute Winter Escape Ideas
5.01.24 | ClareAs the January Blues set in, here are some suggestions for last-minute getaways to warmer climates!
Our most popular destination has to be the Canary Islands as the flight is relatively short at around 4 hours and there are plenty of lovely luxury hotels to choose from. We know many of these well having visited ourselves, in particular away from the busier main resorts.
In Tenerife, the Costa Adeje area is our favourite with the Bahia Del Duque and Mirador the top two hotels. Kayleigh recently discovered a new luxury property, set slightly back from the coast with excellent golfing opportunities too.
Depending which hotel you opt for, prices range from around £1,499 per person up to £3,499 pp with flights, luggage, seat reservations, airport security and VIP lounge, private resort transfers and ATOL protection for your financial security. We also have our own personal restaurant and things to do guide for this area as we know it well. This is based on departing towards the end of this month (Jan ’24).
Gran Canaria is also a great option and we work closely with a few lovely hotels near the lighthouse in Maspalomas. There is a long boardwalk to stroll along (on the flat) and a nice selection of restaurants to choose from on your walk. If you prefer to eat in the hotels, one of them we have known for many years offers a great value half board upgrade and is well known for its excellent service, lovely gardens and great location.
A week here at the end of January starts from around £1,549 per person with all the same inclusions as above PLUS half board! If you usually visit Tenerife for your winter get away this is a great alternative, or if you like it a little quieter we cannot recommend it enough. We can also combine the beach with a stay at the Parador in the centre of the island and also in the historic part of the capital, Las Palmas. Read more about this combination here.
If you don’t mind flying up to 6-7 hours then your next option would be the Middle East. Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to be popular however we also recommend the quieter Ras Al Khaimah as an alternative as Nathan found out when he took the family a few years ago. Only 1 hour north of Dubai, there are some great luxury hotel options and plenty to keep you busy without the intensity of its neighbour Dubai.
Oman is also popular with our clients. Muscat’s luxury hotels are great, but we also suggest combining with the mountains or Salalah in the south- read more here.
Other destinations to consider for a winter getaway would be Madeira, Malta, Egypt Nile Cruise (very popular with our clients). Further afiled, the Caribbean, Mauritius and Thailand.
Contact us to plan your last-minute escape.
