Trade drizzle for daylight: from volcano runs in Madeira to desert hikes in Jordan, these are some of the best destinations to escape for a winter sun adventure.
If you’ve read our Best Places to Travel in August and Best Places to Travel in Autumn guides, you’ll know we’re big fans of chasing the right adventure at the right time of year.
This one’s for when winter bites and you’re craving some proper daylight - after all, there comes a point when the novelty of frosty morning runs and muddy kit finally wears off.
When even the dog gives you a look that says, “Really? Not Again?”
That’s the moment when you need to stop pretending drizzle builds character and book a flight to somewhere the sun still remembers how to shine! For active travellers, winter doesn’t have to mean slowing down - it's simply about shifting latitude.
Author's summary: Escape winter with active travel destinations.