My partner has offered to take me away during February/March (aren't I lucky). I would really like to get some winter sun rather than go ski-ing. I would also rather not do a long haul flight as I will probably be only able to take a weeks holiday from work. I live in the UK so somewhere within a 5 hour flight of the UK would be ideal. As a chef it is also improtant to me to have good food on holiday. Any suggestions?
2006-10-13 20:29:41 · 17 answers · asked by Leapling 4 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
Thanks to everyone who has suggested the Canaries - actually spent Christmas in La Palma and been walking in La Gomera too. Should also say that I am a real holiday snob - I hate resorts, don't like to be with loads of other brits on holiday and like to be as eco as possible (will be off-setting my flight) even on holiday. But we do both enjoy scuba and walking.
2006-10-13 21:35:37 · update #1
Why not try northern Africa? Morroco is really interesting and a little bit different. And the food is fantastic!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/holiday/destinations/morocco_perfect/
http://www.tablethotels.com/find/Results/en?showResultsFromIndex=0&_sr=1
http://www.africaguide.com/country/morocco/leisure.htm
2006-10-14 01:30:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah A 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While the Midde-East may not be everyone's cup of tea, Egypt is a great place to go for some sun, and some culture too. Plus, it's only about 5 hours from LHR. There are a ton of beach resorts on the Sinai (great diving)....you could combine a stint on the beach with a cruise down the Nile with a few days in Cairo to see the pyramids.
2006-10-13 20:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Dave-O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If 5hrs. is your limit from UK, then I can recommend Corsica or Sardinia but remember that most European countries are geared for our summer visitors so it may be hard to find a resort that has all facilities functioning. Further afield you could try the West African islands of the Canaries.
2006-10-13 20:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
canaries is your best bet for some sun in Feb/March. Rest of Europe won't be too good so early in year.
Try Tenerife- about a 4 1/2 hr flight from UK- plenty of great restaurants too.
2006-10-13 21:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by trixi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sarah A has the right idea - if you want to limit to a 5 hour flight, try the North AFrica/Southern Med - a lot of people of have said good things about Morocco, Tunisa is supposed to be good.
2006-10-14 04:54:29 · answer #5 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TEXAS its the perfect winter sun holliday place its gorgeous all year round perfect beaches and for food it is the shrimping capital of the USA they all so do loads of other great seafood and lots of other stuff to eat. Also parasailing services and jet skis/waverunners, fireworks in the bay every friday. Its a slightly longer flight but trust me its amazing!!!!
2006-10-13 21:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by will t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mexico, Spain, Dominican Republic
2006-10-13 20:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by Shaks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt recommend Canary Islands,is full of Brits there!Malta,South Portugal,San Sebastian(North Spain),Menorca are good options
2006-10-13 22:02:08 · answer #8 · answered by petflownig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
New Zealand is a great choice....it is a country where nature and city life melts into one fusion...New Zealanders and kind and caring people who welcomes you with their warming hearts..It is definitely worth a trip to NZ and you wont regret it for sure...furthermore during feb/march the wheather in NZ is summer therefore it suits your criteria.....There are also lots of different types of variety of foods available...NZ is a great choice
2006-10-14 05:43:59 · answer #9 · answered by someone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thailand
India
Malaysia
Cambodia
Vietnam
Sir Lanka
Singapore
Japan
Canada
2006-10-14 02:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋