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Best places to travel to in winter

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Looking for a winter escape? Whether you’d rather relax on Thailand’s sun-kissed shores, search for lions across South Africa’s savannahs, or explore the many cultures of Vietnam with a local expert, our specialists can design a trip that best fits your wishes for the winter season.

Where to go for a winter trip

We’ve selected our top destinations to visit this winter, from Thailand’s balmy beaches to South Africa’s vast open plains. Start planning your trip while you still have your pick of the best stays and experiences.

Ideas for your winter escape

Use our trip ideas below as inspiration for your winter escape. Your specialist will craft a trip that’s uniquely yours, whether you want to watch the sunset at Uluru or browse Bangkok’s night markets.

Expert guides to inspire your winter trip

We’ve compiled some of our top travel guides to help inspire your winter trip. Drawing on our specialists’ own travels, these guides share first-hand insights into the highlights and lesser-known corners of their destinations, including their recommended experiences and practical advice for exploring in winter.

  • Winter honeymoon ideas
    Velassaru Island, Aerial View

    Winter honeymoon ideas

    Winter honeymoon ideas

    Swap the harshness of winter for long sunny days on a joint honeymoon to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Thailand's beaches stand out at this time of year but are matched by the culture you'll experience inland.

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  • Travel Index — best winter sun destinations
    Bophut beach on the north of Koh Samui, Thailand

    Travel Index — best winter sun destinations

    Travel Index — best winter sun destinations

    Discover the best winter sun destination for your lifestyle. Read the full winter sun travel index here to help you decide your next travel destination.

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  • What to do in South Africa: our highlights
    Table Mountain South Africa

    What to do in South Africa: our highlights

    What to do in South Africa: our highlights

    From the vibrant capital city, Cape Town, to the world-famous Kruger National Park, home of the Big Five, South Africa is a land of exciting contrasts. Our specialists can help plan your ideal first visit to this African giant.

    9 min read

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  • Our top 9 experiences in Vietnam
    Halong Bay, Vietnam

    Our top 9 experiences in Vietnam

    Our top 9 experiences in Vietnam

    A frequent visitor to the region, Southeast Asia specialist Will selects his top nine experiences from his travels across Vietnam. In a whistle-stop look across the country, picks include Ho Chi Minh City by Vespa, Mai Chau’s rice paddies and a secluded beach escape.

    5 min read

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  • Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica
    Two-toed sloth, Costa Rica

    Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica

    Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica

    From birds to basilisks, Costa Rica specialist Holly lets you in on the country’s wildlife highlights. She also explains where exactly to go to increase your chances of observing all Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity.

    8 min read

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  • Luxury holidays in Australia
    Yarra Valley, Hot Air Balloon, Australia

    Luxury holidays in Australia

    Luxury holidays in Australia

    Luxury in Australia is about accessing places you’d never normally visit, in the company of superb guides, rather than palatial suites and private yachts. Here’s how to travel luxuriously in the country, from Tasmania to the Top End.

    10 min read

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  • Touring India’s Golden Triangle
    Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

    Touring India’s Golden Triangle

    Touring India’s Golden Triangle

    The Taj Mahal is just one of many impressive sights on a tour of India’s Golden Triangle. For first-time visitors, the region offers a tempting taste of the vast range of cultures, historical sites, architecture, religion, food and landscapes that India boasts.

    8 min read

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Our favourite stays for winter travels

Palatial sandstone forts, luxury earth-sculpted lodges, glass-roofed sanctuaries built under star-studded skies… We’ve hand-picked the best winter stays for you from our curated collection.

  • Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge, The Sabi Sand Wildtuin

    Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge

    Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge is built in complete harmony with its surroundings, each enormous suite is sculpted into the earth, with rough mud walls reminding you that you are in wild Africa.

  • Skyscape Outdoor Bath

    SkyScape

    The secluded situation of the property allows you to thoroughly escape the outside world and use the property to relax and recharge. The key features of skyScape are the wood-fired outdoor bath and the glass walls and ceiling that allow you to easily watch the night sky.

  • Rajvilas, Jaipur

    The Oberoi Rajvilas

    Situated about eight kilometres from Jaipur, The Oberoi Rajvilas is beautifully designed in a traditional style and set in 32 acres of gardens.