Winter, snow, cold, sunshine at 17h... There's something to depress! However, if you have the chance to have a holiday in Christmas or for the new year, there are some privileged destinations where sun and heat are guaranteed!
The best destinations to spend the winter in the sun
Here are the best destinations to spend the winter in the sun:
1. Thailand
Phuket and the nearby islands are waiting for you! Ideal temperatures to keep you on the beach, sip your coconut and forget all your worries. In the country of smile, you will spend a warm winter holiday.
Try to avoid urban centers in Thailand a little stifling, if you want to enjoy the beach, go on the coasts and islands near Malaysia where well on the islands of Ko Tao, Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan. On the island of Phuket, take a lodging anywhere on the beach and ride on a scooter around the island...
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Bangkok : 540€ from 09/12 to 24/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Ko Pha Ngan
- Hotels in Bangkok
- Hotels in Phuket
2. Brazil
Brazil is in full euphoria before the world cup. It may be the time to go for a tour before the prices burn for a few times (After the World Cup it’s in the JO tower in 2016).
In winter, the advantage of Brazil is that you will have the choice for the destination! Indeed, in December, it is summer in Brazil and from north to south you will only find the sun. So where to go?
Here are just a few flagship destinations not to be missed:
- Rio de Janeiro and its beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema (without forgetting Ilha Grande !)
- Maresias (La St Tropez de Sao Paulo near Santos)
- Porto Alegre, very pleasant in summer
- Salvador de Bahia and its unsurpassed carnival (larger than Rio) and its splendid beaches
- Sao Luis and his desert (Lençois Maranhenses)
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Sao Paulo for 638€ (TAP Portugal) from 10/12 to 24/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Rio de Janeiro
- Hotels in Sao Paulo
- Hotels in Porto Alegre
- Hotels in Salvador de Bahia
- Hotels in Sao Luis
3. Canary Islands
Tenerife, the capital of the Canary Islands, these volcanic islands are one of the main destinations for Europeans who do not want to hear about winter. 7 main islands form this archipelago which is only to be visited. Unplanned, the Canary Islands Archipelago is a magnificent geological and natural paradise to see. Beautiful beaches are also waiting for you!
How to get there?
Paris BVA – Tenerife for 183€ from 15/12 to 29/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Tenerife
- Hotels in Lanzarote
4. La Réunion
Stay in France but under coconut trees by 30 degrees in the middle of winter? It is also possible at the Meeting! There are many connections with Paris to get to the Meeting. Beaches, sunshine, magnificent landscapes, a very diverse fauna and flora and all in French, than dreaming better as a Christmas gift!
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Saint Denis for 790€ (Air Austral or Corsair) from 09/12 to 24/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in the Meeting
5. Cuba
Photo credit: David Tulis
The communist island has become a flagship destination since its opening (relative) to mass tourism. Wild landscapes, a culture of the Caribbean, the Spanish colonial heritage, rum, cigars, all gathered in the country of Che. From Havana to Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba will enjoy its landscapes of jungle and mountains. A good opportunity to bring some rum and cigars home!
How to get there?
Paris Orly – Varadéro for 665€ (Air Europa) from 17/12 to 22/12 with our partner Kiwi
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Havana
- Hotels in Cayo Santa Maria
- Hotels in Varadéro
6. Australia
The adventure with a great A, Australia is nature above all. If you have planned to spend your winter holidays exploring beautiful landscapes and losing you in 4*4 in nature, it is Australia you have to choose!
Australia is above all a diversity of landscapes and activities to do. From the great coral barrier to Perth to the major cities of Sydney and Melbourne, Australia offers a whole range of entertainment that a year of vacation would not be enough to explore everything.
Some interesting destinations in Australia:
- Sydney and the blue mountains
- Melbourne and the great ocean road
- Brisbane and gold coast
- Cairns and the large coral barrier
- Tasmania and its beautiful landscapes
- Alice Springs and the Australian Desert
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Sydney for 1203€ (China Southern Airlines) from 10/01 to 29/01 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Sydney
- Hotels in Melbourne
- Hotels in Brisbane
- Hotels in Cairns
- Hotels in Hobart
- Hotels in Alice Springs
7. Kenya
A luxury destination that tends to democratize. Kenya doesn’t know the winter and will suddenly change you! From Mombasa to Safaris, to Nairobi, this country has undeniable assets. Relax in the Indian Ocean before leaving to discover the Maasai people.
National park, beaches, African animals to see in Safari, so many reasons to fly to an exotic destination in one of the countries of Africa where the tourist in his place.
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Nairobi for 464€ from 13/01 to 23/01 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Nairobi
- Hotels in Mombasa
8. Tunisia
After the troubles of the Arab Spring, Tunisia can seem a good plan to spend a holiday in the sun and for cheap ! Indeed, Tunisia has experienced a lot of troubles since 2011. Since the end of the political events of the region, tourism seems to be leaving in Tunisia...Maybe the right time to go to the beaches of Djerba or Sousse...
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Djerba for 136€ (Air Mediteryear) from 15/12 to 22/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Djerba
- Hotels in Sousse
9. Indonesia
The largest Muslim country in the world and the 4th most populous of the planet. But you are not going to Indonesia for its gigantic cities where poverty is omnipresent. Indonesia is also an archipelago with more than 13,000 islands. You're gonna find one to relax this winter, aren't you?
Between the island of Java and Lombok you will find Bali, very popular among those who know the region, it is a safe value!
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Bali for 592€ from 09/12 to 25/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Bali
- Hotels in Jakarta
10. Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a country that makes it directly think of words like sun, holiday, beaches, etc. In Santo Domingo and throughout the country, it makes good living This small Spanish-speaking country will welcome you properly. With a less cultural heritage than in Cuba, for example, the Dominican Republic is instead the destination where you will find kilometers of fine sand beaches lined with coconut trees, the dream in the middle of winter!
How to get there?
Paris CDG – Saint Domingue for 707€ (American Airlines) from 07/12 to 17/12 with our partner Govoyages
Where to sleep?
- Hotels in Saint Domingue
And you? Where are you going this winter? The sun in winter tempts you?
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