DESTINATIONS — WINTER SUN
number seven
Lucky
Take your pick of winter warmers that won’t
break the bank, writes Katie McGonagle
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even days, 70F and less than £700 per person – we’ve set out our shopping list for a winter-sun break without a sky-high price tag, just like your clients might. Let’s see what operators came up with in seven key sun spots.
l FLORIDA Given the price of a summer family holiday to the theme parks of Orlando, it would be easy to discount Florida when considering a budget-friendly break, but the Sunshine State has more than just rollercoasters going for it. The Gulf Coast alone is lined
with resort after resort, from the family-friendly beaches of Sanibel and Siesta Key to the white sands of Clearwater and St Pete Beach – and that’s before you’ve even started on steamy Miami or the sun-kissed Keys. Larger parties, or families trying
to keep costs down, can also take advantage of Florida’s wide selection of villas and
apartment-style hotels. Book it: Jetsave offers a seven- night, room-only stay at the three- star Postcard Inn on the Beach from £599, flying from Gatwick with British Airways on January 14. The boutique property has a surfer theme with individually- styled rooms, a beachfront bar and artwork by local artists.
jetsave.com 0844 415 9880
l FUERTEVENTURA Sitting about 60 miles off the Moroccan coast, Fuerteventura’s winter weather has more in common with its North African neighbours than mainland Spain. Add competitive prices and plentiful accommodation to a good nine hours of sunshine a day, and it’s hard to argue with this Canary Island’s appeal. You’re never too far from the coast here: in the north, fishing town-turned-tourist hotspot Corralejo boasts a few small beaches around its charming
harbour, but head a few miles south and you’ll find soft golden sand dunes in protected Parque Natural de Corralejo. At the other end of the island, Jandia’s 20 miles of beachfront means there’s enough space for windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts to make the most of the waves, while less active types seek a quiet spot to call their own. Book it: Jet2holidays offers a
H10 Sentido Playa Esmeralda, Fuerteventura
week all-inclusive at the four-star H10 Sentido Playa Esmeralda at southern resort Costa Calma from £671 departing Manchester on December 5, including baggage and transfers.
tradesite.jet2holidays.com 0800 408 5587
l THE GAMBIA This tiny West African country is well-known as a winter-sun
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