New research from Forbes Advisor has revealed the ultimate winter sun hotspots for Brits seeking a last-minute escape.
Cancun, Mexico, has been named the ultimate winter sun hotspot for the best combination of winter sun, desirability and value.
The popular Mexico holiday destination offers guaranteed warm weather with average maximum temperatures sitting at 28.82°C between November and February.
It also provides visitors with reasonably priced accommodation, with a seven-night stay at a hotel costing as little as £63.
Flights to Cancun are the seventh cheapest in the top 20 entries, at an average of £622 for a return from London.
The research found that Mexico is the UK’s most Googled country when it comes to holiday-related searches, attracting an average of 54,300 searches each month.
The Spanish island of Gran Canaria comes in second, with average flight costs among the lowest in the entire list, at £77.26 for a return.
It also scores highly for desirability, with an average of 23,700 holiday-related searches each month.
The average hotel costs are slightly higher (£248 for seven nights), it offers welcoming warm temperatures, with an average high of 22.54°C recorded during the winter months.
In third place is Bangkok, Thailand, where seven nights in a hotel can cost as little as £59, and the average high temperature is 32°C.
Return flights are more on the expensive side (averaging £787 for a return). Luxurious hotels, vibrant culture and great weather, make Thailand a popular getaway for Brits.
Thailand ranks as the third most Googled country in the list, receiving 26,850 holiday-related searches each month.
Bali in Indonesia places fourth overall. The popular island offers 12.5 hours of daylight in the four winter months – the highest in the top 20.
Alongside this, maximum temperatures settle at an average 31°C and the lowest cost of a seven-night hotel stay is £61.
Bali is the second most Googled city among Brits searching for the winter holiday destinations listed, with 34,900 searches each month.
The cost of flights is more pricey at £959 for a return from London – the fourth-highest in the study.
In fifth place is Veracruz, which sits on the Gulf of Mexico coast. This is followed by Krabi in Thailand in sixth, Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt in seventh, Spain’s Lanzarote in eighth, Hat Yai in Thailand in ninth, and in 10th place, Fuerteventura.
Commenting on the ranking, Laura Howard from Forbes Advisor said:
“As the nights draw in and UK temperatures plummet, most of us can only dream of jetting off overseas for some winter sun.
“But even those lucky households who have both the means and the opportunity will want to squeeze maximum value for money from their trip this year as day-to-day costs, from food to energy bills, continue to soar.
“In terms of winter sun getaways, it’s little surprise that Mexico’s Cancun takes the top spot.
“While it’s an 11-hour flight from the UK, accommodation costs are very reasonable once you arrive, while temperatures, which range between 20 and 28 degrees during the winter months, are perfect for many.
“Larger families – with more flights to pay for – may want to opt for equally popular destinations such as Gran Canaria and Lanzarote which carry much cheaper average airfares than further flung winter hotspots.
“While temperatures are slightly lower for these destinations, they still rank second and eighth on our list respectively and can offer the perfect boost to carry you through the rest of the winter months back in the UK.
“Whichever destination you opt for, buying travel insurance at the time of booking will ensure you’re not left out of pocket should you need to cancel your trip due to unforeseen events or you or another member of your party requires medical treatment while away.
“Cover also includes lost or stolen luggage and delays and cancellations.”
The study was conducted by Forbes Advisor. For more information, visit Forbes Advisor UK.
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