Looking to escape the British winter but don’t know where you want to go? A trip to Spain could be in order – and why not make it an extended getaway? Check out our comprehensive guide to Spain's best long-stay winter holidays and ring in the new year overseas.

If the cold and rainy weather at the start of the New Year makes you want to experience some warmer weather, you have plenty of fantastic short-haul options for escaping to sunnier climates. The European mainland around the Med and locations like the Canary Islands are great options to consider. And if you don't mind travelling a little further, Dubai, Barbados, and the Maldives are excellent destinations.

A winter sun holiday is a holiday or short break that gives you the chance to enjoy sunny weather abroad, even in the depths of winter. There are many amazing places to soak up the rays across the globe.

Forget the same old festive season routine. Why not jet off to a new destination and inject some excitement into your Christmas celebrations instead?

If you want to jet off somewhere hot in the winter, you may wonder what European destinations get hours and hours of sunshine. Thankfully, there are plenty of options regardless of whether you want sandy beaches or a city break.

January is the perfect time to jet off to somewhere fabulous, including warm, sunny countries across the globe. From Mexico to Australia, there are loads of idyllic, paradise holiday destinations to visit for a sunny January holiday.