Winter sun holidays are an essential trip - at least for your morale - and will give you a large dose of vitamin D and serotonin (the so-called 'happiness hormone') galore. Head for the sun at all costs - but without it costing the earth. Our luxury winter sun holidays comprise oceans, deserts, jungles and islands. Recharge your batteries anywhere from India to the Caribbean, or Chile to Laos.

Winter Sun Holiday Ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

  • One Country Egypt – Cairo – The River Nile – Aswan – Luxor

    Historical Egypt Aboard a Steamship - From the Pyramids and to the Nile

    Explore the historical sites of Egypt on this family adventure, from the bustling hub of Cairo to the storied streets of Luxor

    9 days, from £5900 to £7650

  • One Country Coastal Andalucia,The Algarve,Inland Andalucia

    City Strolls, Coastal Hikes & Tapas Trails - A Road Trip of Andalucia and Southern Portugal

    Ride horses along the coast of Andalucia

    10 days, from £3320 to £5300

  • One Country New Zealand – South Island – North Island – Fiji

    New Zealand and Fiji - Adventure & Relaxation in the South Pacific

    Combine the highlights of New Zealand’s North and South Islands with the ultimate Pacific dream in Fiji

    18 days, from £6950 to £9000

  • One Country Sri Lanka - Mirissa - Yala - Galle

    Sri Lanka's Wild South - A Family Safari & Beach Adventure

    Discover Sri Lanka’s southern coast and wild plains on a family holiday that balances beach time, blue whales and big-game safari

    10 days, from £3700 to £4800

  • One Country Morocco – Azrarag – Tighmert – Ait Issafen – Lake Iriqi – Skoura

    The Secret South of Morocco - An Exclusive Road Trip With a Private Driver

    Put Morocco in focus and sidestep the navigation hassle on this privately driven road trip through the sun-soaked south

    7 days, from £4540 to £6260

  • One Country India – Bangalore – Cochin – Alleppey – Palakkad – Coonoor – Wayanad – Mysore – Coorg – Neeleshwar

    Kerala & Karnataka - A Journey Along India’s Southwest Coast

    Soak up four weeks of rich culture and hearty cuisine in the southwest Indian regions of Kerala and Karnataka

    26 days, from £9800 to £12700

  • One Country Jamaica – Kingston – Blue Mountains – Port Antonio – Ocho Rios

    A Musical Journey Through Jamaica - Rhythm, Reggae & Relaxation

    Groove to Jamaica’s laid-back beats on this 11-day getaway from Kingston to the coast

    11 days, from £5400 to £7000

  • One Country Mexico - Mexico City - San Miguel de Allende - Guanajuato - Guadalajara - Puerto Escondido

    Colonial Cities and Pacific Beaches - An Artistic Road Trip Through Mexico

    Travel by car to Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities and Pacific beaches on this two-week trip

    13 days, from £4750 to £6400

  • One Country Tanzania – Serengeti – Zanzibar

    Bush & Beach in Tanzania - Serengeti Wildlife and Zanzibar Shores

    Discover Tanzania across 12 days, exploring the Serengeti’s wildlife before unwinding on Zanzibar’s white sand beaches

    11 days, from £4585 to £5625

Winter Sun Holidays by country

Winter Sun Holidays Guide

Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday

The Winter Sun Holiday. A Short Play In Two Acts


As the evenings close in and the temperature drops, we at Original Travel brace ourselves for a scenario that goes something like this.

Act 1. Winter. The Original Travel office. The phone rings. Original Traveller: 'Original Travel, XXXXXX speaking, how can I help?' Slightly desperate sounding potential client: 'I need a holiday.' Original Traveller: 'Well you've come to the right place! Did you have anywhere in mind?' Slightly desperate sounding potential client: 'Somewhere hot.'

Scene 2. Still Winter, but a few short weeks later. A beautiful sun-drenched beach. No longer vitamin D deficient Original Travel client: 'This is much, much more like it.'

The End. Cue rapturous applause and bouquets of flowers strewn on the stage.