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Where's hot, warm and cheap to go this time of year?

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Appalonia · 27/12/2022 21:23

I haven't had a holiday abroad since 2018, I hate this cold weather, Jan, Feb is such a miserable time of year. Just feel like booking somewhere warm for a week away, just for me. Anyone for any good recommendations please?

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anythinginapinch · 27/12/2022 21:24

Sharm el sheik

Ridelikethewindypops · 27/12/2022 21:24

Any of the Canary Islands

BlancPetal · 27/12/2022 21:28

Would Dubai tick your boxes?

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mackthepony · 27/12/2022 21:32

I reckon Gambia

SeatonCarew · 27/12/2022 21:37

Do you want hot or warm, it makes a difference to how far you need to travel.

SeatonCarew · 27/12/2022 21:40

Portugal and Spain can be very pleasant in January and very cheap. Throw in your heating savings and go for a fortnight! 😊

Miss03852 · 27/12/2022 21:40

Canary Islands won’t be that hot at this time. Maybe Egypt, I’ve been there and didn’t really like it tbh. You’d have to fly quite a long way away to guarantee good weather. Somewhere like Thailand.

evemillbank · 27/12/2022 21:41

Canaries, Egypt, The Gambia.

AkoraEdelherb · 27/12/2022 21:42

Anywhere on the Levante will be warm. I was in the Valencia / Alicante area last week and we had 25 degrees. Granted this is not guaranteed all throughout winter, but it won’t go any lower than 15-17 during the day and full sunshine, unless you’re very unlucky (it rains once or twice each winter).

Starhaf · 27/12/2022 21:51

I felt just like you in November. So booked flights out to Fuerteventura with Ryanair from Birmingham. With priority boarding, hand luggage only and fasten track security it came to £117 return. When flights are this cheap it means you can go cheap on a hotel/self catering or a more expensive hotel. I went for half board at a lovely 5* hotel - booked direct with the hotel’s website at substantial discount. Got upgraded to Sea View on arrival on their loyalty scheme - and at just E12 taxi from the airport it was perfect. Temps were 24 - 28 daily. Loved it so much I’ve booked again for first week of Feb - guess what the flights are even cheaper then, so I’m taking my gown up daughter with me too this time. Can’t wait for a bit more sunshine!

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Appalonia · 27/12/2022 22:11

Starhaf · 27/12/2022 21:51

I felt just like you in November. So booked flights out to Fuerteventura with Ryanair from Birmingham. With priority boarding, hand luggage only and fasten track security it came to £117 return. When flights are this cheap it means you can go cheap on a hotel/self catering or a more expensive hotel. I went for half board at a lovely 5* hotel - booked direct with the hotel’s website at substantial discount. Got upgraded to Sea View on arrival on their loyalty scheme - and at just E12 taxi from the airport it was perfect. Temps were 24 - 28 daily. Loved it so much I’ve booked again for first week of Feb - guess what the flights are even cheaper then, so I’m taking my gown up daughter with me too this time. Can’t wait for a bit more sunshine!

That sounds perfect! Would you be willing to tell me which hotel you stayed at please?

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Starhaf · 27/12/2022 22:17

Absolutely! This one:
www.barcelo.com/en-es/barcelo-fuerteventura-mar/

Highly recommended!! Couldn’t fault it at all & proximity to the airport makes it really easy to travel to independently. Online booking works really well and plenty of choice of rooms/meal plans to suit any budget. The food was excellent but also there are plenty of restaurants in easy walking distance if you prefer.

Starhaf · 27/12/2022 22:21

Forgot to add photos - this was the room I was upgraded to

Where's hot, warm and cheap to go this time of year?
Where's hot, warm and cheap to go this time of year?
Where's hot, warm and cheap to go this time of year?
Where's hot, warm and cheap to go this time of year?
allboysherebutme · 27/12/2022 22:59

Canary Islands. X

catlovingdoctor · 27/12/2022 23:03

Morocco? I came back Christmas Eve, it was a lovely 23 degrees each day which was perfect for sunbathing without being too warm.

Sunshineandrainbow · 27/12/2022 23:49

Starhaf · 27/12/2022 21:51

I felt just like you in November. So booked flights out to Fuerteventura with Ryanair from Birmingham. With priority boarding, hand luggage only and fasten track security it came to £117 return. When flights are this cheap it means you can go cheap on a hotel/self catering or a more expensive hotel. I went for half board at a lovely 5* hotel - booked direct with the hotel’s website at substantial discount. Got upgraded to Sea View on arrival on their loyalty scheme - and at just E12 taxi from the airport it was perfect. Temps were 24 - 28 daily. Loved it so much I’ve booked again for first week of Feb - guess what the flights are even cheaper then, so I’m taking my gown up daughter with me too this time. Can’t wait for a bit more sunshine!

Sounds amazing... As a holiday novice can you recommend a website to search for hotels?

minipie · 27/12/2022 23:56

Yes to Morocco - Marrakech / nearby. Cold early morning and evening but lovely warm sun in between.

AkoraEdelherb · 28/12/2022 04:17

Sunshineandrainbow · 27/12/2022 23:49

Sounds amazing... As a holiday novice can you recommend a website to search for hotels?

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Booking.com is good. I’ve always found them brilliant.

PaperBagsAreUselessInRain · 28/12/2022 04:22

Starhaf · 27/12/2022 21:51

I felt just like you in November. So booked flights out to Fuerteventura with Ryanair from Birmingham. With priority boarding, hand luggage only and fasten track security it came to £117 return. When flights are this cheap it means you can go cheap on a hotel/self catering or a more expensive hotel. I went for half board at a lovely 5* hotel - booked direct with the hotel’s website at substantial discount. Got upgraded to Sea View on arrival on their loyalty scheme - and at just E12 taxi from the airport it was perfect. Temps were 24 - 28 daily. Loved it so much I’ve booked again for first week of Feb - guess what the flights are even cheaper then, so I’m taking my gown up daughter with me too this time. Can’t wait for a bit more sunshine!

Omg that looks amazing!

Damnloginpopup · 28/12/2022 05:31

November was lovely in Malta. Off to Madeira in a fortnight, not hot but mild. Flights £30 return both times with just a small carry on. Booking com for accomodation

losingit31 · 28/12/2022 05:33

UAE. Dubai isn't cheap so you'll get better value if you fly into DXB and then travel to Ras al Khaimah, or Al Aqah beach in Fujairah.

gianfrancogorgonzola · 28/12/2022 05:33

Goa? We are back on the india evisa list, tui have good packages

FelicityFlops · 28/12/2022 08:58

I am currentlyin Sri Lanka, perfect!

Doihavetogotoworkdotcom1 · 28/12/2022 09:32

Cape verde

dexterslockedintheshedagain · 28/12/2022 09:34

The airing cupboard Smile