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Be prepared for a boost in winter-sun bookings with these good-value short-haul spots, writes Katie McGonagle
fter a few weeks of good weather, the prospect of a
British summer might seem more appealing than at first thought. As lockdown measures are lifted, we can enjoy walks in the sunshine, have picnics in the park and appreciate all the little things we haven’t been able to do recently. In fact, we might not even feel
the full effect of missing out on our annual overseas summer holiday – that is, until we get to November, when drizzly days and dark evenings set in and we realise just how much of a boost that dose of summer sun would have been. It’s that possibility that is sustaining the winter-sun market, amid hopes that some customers will
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replace their summer beach breaks with trips to sunnier climes later in the year or early next year, when they feel more confident both about booking and travelling. Whether you’re looking for
places to rebook clients right now or scoping out options to sell later in the year, there are plenty of short- haul spots that guarantee a winning combination of sunshine, short flights and serious value for money. It could be the Canary Islands or
Cape Verde, the breezy shores of Cyprus or Malta where great deals can be found in winter months, or the exotic sights and sounds of North Africa. There’s plenty of choice out there, so here are just a few options to offer clients in search of short-haul sunshine this winter.
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LIKE THIS? MOROCCO
Marrakech is the first stop for most Morocco visitors, but turn your eyes toward this country’s coastline and there are some good-value beach towns to consider too. The coastal resorts of Agadir and Essaouira (pictured) mix Arabian architecture with long sweeping seafronts, busy souks with laid-back surf schools, and traditional hammams at a fraction of the price elsewhere.
EGYPT
Sharm el-Sheikh, once the darling of the value-driven winter- sun market, has been out of bounds for British travellers since 2015, when a terrorist attack on a Russian plane triggered a flight ban from the UK, until February this year, when Tui resumed direct services. Things were looking up, with hoteliers keen to revive their fortunes and UK travellers seemingly eager to return, until the current crisis halted its budding recovery. With more still to do in rebuilding confidence in the Red Sea
resort, prices are likely to remain competitive this winter, and its enduring attractions – including some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world – remain as compelling as ever. Mark Hall, director of product and destination experience
at Tui UK & Ireland, says: “Sharm el-Sheikh was always a hugely popular destination and I am delighted that we have reintroduced the Egypt favourite to our future programmes.”
BOOK IT: Tui offers a week’s all-inclusive at the 5T-rated Tui Sensatori Resort Sharm El Sheikh (pictured) from £781 per person, based on two adults and two children sharing, including flights from Gatwick on November 25 and transfers.
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