Top Ten Destinations For Late Deal Holidays

Following one of the wettest UK summers everand possibly the liveliest in a laid back kind of way. A
recorded, and with the country in the fierce grip ofriot of gold, red and green, with the reggae spirit at the
recession its small wonder that many people feelvery heart of this islands musical beat and the
cheated out of their summer holidays this year. Withlegendary Bob Marley Museum being one of its most
spirits at a low and the impending onslaught of coldiconic attractions. The easy pace of life, white sandy
frosty mornings and long dark evenings ahead, morebeaches, tropical mountain blooms and blue mountain
and more of us find our thoughts turning to thepeaks help to create the perfect winter paradise. Peak
prospect of finding late deal holidays this winter.season here is between December and April so kick
Winter sun destinations are usually found at the otheroff those shoes, let your hair down and get ready to
end of long haul flights; but this doesn’t alwaysdance to the infectious reggae beat.
have to be the case with Morocco, Cape Verde and7. St Lucia: St Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s
Egypt all being within a 6 hour flight of the UK and allWindward Islands, and is cushioned on one side by the
great places to start looking for late deal holidays.Caribbean Sea and the other by the Atlantic Ocean.
1. Morocco: Enjoying 300 hours of sunshine a year andThe volcanic island scenery is topped off by the twin
situated on the North West coast of Africa, Moroccopeaks of the Pitons which can be climbed on guided
is a colourful, aromatic blend of beautiful beaches,tours and offer fantastic views of the bay below.
classis architecture and fascinating Kasbahs. ChooseTemperatures can reach the lower eighties during
from a soothing beach break in Agadir or anwinter months making St Lucia the perfect late deal
enchanting visit to Marrakech with its vibrant markets,holiday’s destination.
friendly locals and traditional bargains. Just a three hour8. Mexico: This Central American country links North
flight from the UK makes Morocco a great choice forand South America together and is full of colour and
late deal holidays this winter.life. Leisure time and families are both priorities in
2. Egypt: The astonishing Red Sea region of Egypt isMexican life so you know you will enjoy an
around a 5 hour flight from the UK, has endless sandyunbelievably warm welcome from the locals here.
beaches, superb scuba diving and snorkellingWhilst still reeling from the side effects of Swine Flu,
opportunities and a fantastic selection of luxury hotels.prices in Mexico are very competitive in a bid to bring
Although instantly recognisable for its famousback any tourism they may have lost, so this is an
pyramids, iconic temples, fascinating River Nile andideal time to look for late deal holidays to Mexico.
traditional markets, Egypt is also a country warm in9. Florida: Clearwater Beach is part of a barrier island
hospitality and overwhelming beauty.on Florida’s west coast and is in the Guinness
3. Cape Verde: Your chance to experience the exoticWorld Record books for having the most consecutive
beaches of the Caribbean without the long flight. Capesunny days; 361 days of endless sunshine make this
Verde lies just off the West African coast (below thefun filled resort the ideal winter sun destination. Ideally
Canaries) and consists of ten small volcanic islandssituated for Universal Studios and Disney World its
and five tiny islets; combining spectacular mountainwide sandy beaches stretch lazily into the shallow
ranges, deserted beaches, baron landscapes andwaters of the Gulf of Mexico making it perfect for
fertile green fields to perfection. Whether it’s funswimming.
loving Santiago or the peaceful tranquillity of Boa Vista10. Kenya: Kenya has some of Africa’s best
you choose, late deal holidays to Cape Verde are thebeaches and most stunning scenery, from the white
ideal winter destination.fringed shores of the Indian Ocean to the tips of the
4. Sri Lanka: A teardrop shaped island hanging just offbreathtaking Mount Kenya, the countryside is
India’s southern coastline, Sri Lanka has itbreathtaking and abundant with wonderful wildlife and
all…endless white sandy beaches, beautiful crystalfascinating foliage. The rolling Savannah that stretches
clear waters and lush mountain greenery. The island isbetween the two is home to game parks such as
a haven to bird sanctuaries and national parks whereSamburu, Masai Mara, Tsavo East and West, and
you might be lucky enough to see wild boar, elephantsAmboseli, which could provide a glimpse of some of
and leopards going about life in their naturalthe most exciting wild animals in the world, all roaming
surroundings. With no fewer than seven UNESCOfree in their natural habitat.
World Heritage Sites this incredible island is the perfectSo why wait for summer to come around again next
paradise location for late deal holidays this winter.year, chances are it won’t be worth waiting for
5. Goa: Probably the best time to visit Goa is Octoberanyway…look for late deal holidays now and treat
to February when you’ll be spoilt by a near perfectyourself to some relaxation and much needed winter
climate with low humidity. Adjoining the Arabian Sea insunshine. Take the chance to recharge your batteries
India, this former Portuguese colony blends Asianready for the onslaught of Christmas on a soothing
culture with European trends perfectly and has longtropical beach. Whatever your needs or budget,
been popular with foreign tourists. The tranquil pace ofthere’s a winter sun holiday out there with your
life and the relaxing spirit of its hippy heydays in thename on it.
sixties is still very much in evidence today.Yvonne also writes travel news stories for the
6. Jamaica: The third largest of the Caribbean islandstravelnewz website.