Top Ten Destinations For Late Deal Holidays
With the country in the grips of a fierce recession and one of the wettest summers ever recorded in the UK this year, its little wonder that many people feel cheated out of their summer holidays. With the thoughts of cold frosty mornings and long dark evenings ahead, spirits are low and more and more of us are thinking about finding late deal holidays.
Winter destinations usually mean a long haul flight; however this doesn't always have to be the case. Egypt, Cape Verde, and Morocco are all within a few hours flight from of the UK and are great places to start looking for your late deal holidays.
Cape Verde: Discover the exotic beaches of the Caribbean without the long haul flight. Lying just off the West African coast (underneath the Canaries) Cape Verde consists of ten small volcanic islands and five tiny ones; a mixture of deserted beaches and baron landscapes with spectacular mountain ranges and fertile green fields. Whether it's the peaceful islet of Boa Vista or the lush and lively Santiago you visit, late deal holidays to Cape Verde are the perfect winter destination.
Morocco: Located on the North West coast of Africa, Morocco enjoys 300 days of sunshine every year and is an aromatic, colourful blend of beautiful beaches, fascinating Kasbahs and classis architecture. Choose from the enchanting city of Marrakech with vibrant markets and friendly locals, or a relaxing beach break in Agadir. With just a three hour flight time from the UK, Morocco is an excellent choice for late deal holidays this winter.
Egypt: The breathtaking Red Sea region of Egypt is just a 5 hour flight from the UK, and has endless sandy beaches and superb snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities with a fantastic selection of first rate hotels. Although renowned for its famous pyramids, captivating temples, magnificent River Nile and medieval bazaars, Egypt is a country of immense beauty and warm in hospitality.
Goa: The perfect time to visit Goa is October to February when you'll be indulged by a near perfect climate of hot, sunny days and refreshing low humidity. Bordering the Arabian Sea in India, this former Portuguese colony mixes European trends with Asian culture to a fault and has long been a favourite with foreign tourists. The relaxing pace of life from the laid back spirit of its hippy heydays in the 1960's is still very much in evidence today.
Kenya: Kenya has some of Africa's premium beaches and outstanding landscapes, from the tips of the beautiful Mount Kenya down to the wonderful white fringed shores of the Indian Ocean; the scenery is breathtaking and brimming with oversize alpine plants and fascinating wildlife. The beautiful Savannah that stretches below is home to game parks such as Amboseli, Tsavo, Masai Mara, and Samburu, where you could be lucky enough to witness some of the most exciting wild animals in the world, and observe them in their natural habitat.
St Lucia: A Caribbean Windward Island, St Lucia is greeted on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and the other by the Caribbean Sea. This volcanic island is dominated by the twin peaks of the Pitons whose summit offers fantastic views of the bay beneath. Temperatures can still reach the low eighties during winter months making St Lucia a heavenly late deal holiday's destination.
Sri Lanka: Just off the main coast of India this teardrop shaped island has it allâ¦palm fringed beaches, endless white sands and lush mountain scenery. Sri Lanka is a safe haven to bird sanctuaries and national parks where you can see leopards, wild boar, and elephants enjoying life in their natural habitat. With no less than seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites this stunning island is the perfect paradise setting for late deal holidays this winter.
Mexico: This Central American country links the north to the south and is full of life and colour. Free time and families are both major priorities in Mexican life so you know you will receive an extremely warm welcome from the people here. Whilst still getting over the side effects of Swine Flu, prices in Mexico are very reasonable in an effort to encourage tourists back to the country, so now is a great time to book late deal holidays to Mexico.
Florida: Clearwater Beach is part of a peninsula on Florida's west coast and has an entry in the Guinness World Record books for having the most consecutive sunny days; 361 days of incessant sunshine make this record breaking town the perfect winter destination. Well situated for Disney World and Universal Studios with broad sandy beaches that stretch into the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico making it just right for swimming.
Jamaica: The third largest Caribbean island and debatably the most colourful. A riot of red, gold and green, with the pulsating reggae beat at the very heart of this islands musical spirit and the legendary bob Marley Museum one of its most famous attractions. Combine the easy pace of life, white sandy beaches, blue mountain peaks and tropical mountain blooms together and you've got the perfect winter paradise. Peak season here is December to April so kick off your shoes let your hair down and get ready to dance to the catchy reggae beat.
There's no reason to wait for summer to come round again next yearâ¦it's probably not worth waiting for anywayâ¦consider late deal holidays now and escape to some much needed winter sunshine and well earned relaxation, recharge your batteries and get ready for the onslaught of Christmas on an peaceful tropical beach. Whatever your budget or taste, there's a winter sun holiday out there waiting just for you.
Yvonne also writes travel news stories for the TravelNewz website.
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