If grey, rainy days don’t sound appealing to you, and you’d rather be lazing in the sun, then it’s time to plan a holiday to escape the winter. Are you ready to swap your winter coats for shorts and flip-flops? Here are a few of our top family holiday destinations to escape the winter:
Costa Rica
Costa Rica, a rainforested Central American country, is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. According to this article on Telegraph, Costa Rica is the most satisfying place in which to live. With warm weather and soft beaches, who wouldn’t be happy all the time? And it’s not all rainforest – its capital, San Jose, is home to Spanish colonial buildings, fascinating museums such as the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, hot springs, and a bustling central market. Costa Rica is also abound with outdoor adventures: rainforest hikes, whitewater rafting, canopy zip-lining, and sun-dazed afternoons at the beach.
Dubai
Dubai, the United Arab Emirates’ holiday hotspot, is best known for its towering buildings and impressive shopping malls. Travellers of all ages will love spending time at this sunny destination – with theme parks, beaches, and stunning attractions. Soak up some sun on Jumeirah Beach, cool down at the Aquaventure Waterpark, check out the underwater zoo, or marvel at the impressive architecture (The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world). And if you feel like shopping up a storm, head to the souks for some traditional shopping, or to Mall of the Emirates (complete with a ski slope and a penguin enclosure).
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Phuket
Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, has a dry season from December to April, making it a reliable destination for a sunny escape from the European winter. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, with some of Thailand’s most popular beaches. The west coast beaches of Kata and Karon are very popular with families, and have stunning accommodation options – all close to the beach. Take a boat trip to the famous Phi Phi island, and go snorkelling in the vivid turquoise waters. Great weather, safe beaches, exciting watersports, and a wealth of other attractions make Phuket one of the top family holiday destinations.
Majorca
Majorca, Spain’s largest Balearic Island, has become one of the top family holiday destinations to escape winter. With sheltered coves, crystalline waters, a lush landscape, and an array of activities – your family will be spoiled for choice. There are an endless amount of things to do and see: laze on the beautiful beaches, explore the tangle of streets and alleyways in Palma, traverse through the glittering chambers of vast caves, go snorkelling in the pleasant, azure waters, or splash around at one of the many water parks. With around 300 days of sunshine a year, you can say goodbye to winter, and hello to warmer days in the Spanish sun.
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If Majorca is first on your list of top family holiday destinations, contact us. We have a range of family-friendly hotels that will cater to your every need. If you’re looking for Majorca hotels with a swimming pool, large rooms with family facilities, and a seaside location, we’ve got you covered.
