Winter Sun Holidays for 2012 & 2013

Book your Winter 2012/2013 Escape Now! We’ve got everything from a warm break in the Canary Islands to leisurely exploring the exotic palm fringed beaches of Goa. Whether you’re looking for a cheap winter holiday or something with more luxury, Cosmos has it all. To give you some winter sun ideas we’ve pulled out our favourite winter sun destinations for you and latest deals!

Mainland Spain

When it comes to Spanish holidays on the mainland, you’re spoilt for choice. For year round sunshine head to the bright lights of Benidorm; it’s action packed with exciting entertainment and at the heart of the region with swathes of long sandy beaches and partying all night. For pretty resorts though, olive groves and a touch of Moorish spice head to Costa del Sol, with resorts such as Nerja, Benalmadena and Torremolinos being popular and only within one hour of the airport. For a chilled out beach package holiday, Fuengirola is ideal, with weekly markets, shopping and serious sunbathing on offer.

Costa del Sol Winter Sun Holidays From £193pp

Costa Blanca Winter Sun Holidays From £192pp

Algarve, Portugal

Golden beaches, wonderful sunshine and fantastic rugged scenery - the Algarve overflows with these holiday pleasures. On top of this, there’s a string of world-class golf courses, fabulous scuba diving and the chance to visit historic Seville too. Holidays to Eastern Algarve, in resorts such as Monte Gordon and Vilamoura, are perfect for roaming across to Spain but are also great for fun sporting holidays. Albufeira is the main resort in central Algarve with superb holiday entertainment across the Old Town and the new town featuring a large sandy beach. The quaint fishing village of Carvoeiro is the most popular resort of Western Algarve, with a picturesque and delightful sandy beach with lots of cafes, restaurants and bars to choose from.

Algarve Winter Sun Holidays From £192

Canary Islands

With four main islands to choose from, buzzing resorts, lively entertainment and spacious beaches are what you can expect from the Canaries off north-west Africa. In Lanzarote have a go at world class watersports or take a trip to the Timanfaya National Park for thirty six 18th century volcanoes. The quietest of the Islands is Fuerteventura, which has beautiful white beaches and offers a sense of tranquillity. Take a winter holiday to Gran Canaria and visit the Saharan-style sand dunes in the quiet resort of Maspalomas, Puerto Rico for watersports or the lively Playa del Ingles which is the biggest resort of the island. Last but by no means least is Tenerife, which has both sleepy relaxed places as well as busier resorts like Playa des Americas or Los Cristianos. Popular day trip destinations are the Mount Teide volcano or Loco Parque, which is a combination of a zoo, botanical gardens, aquarium and parrot park.

Lanzarote Winter Sun Holidays From £233pp

Gran Canaria Winter Sun Holidays From £257pp

Tenerife Winter Sun Holidays From £234pp

Fuerteventura Winter Sun Holidays From £242pp

Gambia

With average temperatures above 30° across the winter, holidays to Gambia offer sun-drenched beaches, atmospheric street markets and a multitude of exotic wildlife. Take a boat down the River Gambia to see hippos and crocodiles, relax on the glorious sands or sample old Africa in the colourful Banjul. If you’re keen on wildlife then Gambia is perfect, with the Abuko Nature Reserve home to over 105 hectares of dense tropical forest. The Gambia is also home to over 550 bird species across reedbeds, marshland and mangrove swamps, and a trip to Georgetown is a must for keen birdwatchers. The capital, Banjul, is well worth a visit which has many old British colonial buildings, colourful African street markets and craft stalls.

Gambia Winter Sun Holidays From £530

Egypt

Sun, fun and exceptional watersports is what you can expect for a holiday to one of Egypt’s finest Red Sea resorts. Sharm El Sheikh offers a different option to the traditional inland areas and is a modern, well planned resort with a Riviera feel. Add to this deserts, golden sands, warm waters, deep sea diving or snorkelling at Shark’s Bay. But if you looking for something more peaceful, the upcoming Nabq Bay and Montazah Bay offer unspoilt views over the towering Sinai Mountain. Egypt holidays offer the perfect winter sun holiday with over 9 hours daily sunshine and with average temperatures mostly over 25°.

Luxor Winter Sun Holidays From £387pp

Sharm El Sheikh Winter Sun Holidays From £387pp

Goa, India

With average temperatures above 32° across the winter months and perfect soft sandy beaches, Goa holidays are perfect for some winter sun. Goa offers a more westernised version of the sub-continent where exhilarating local markets stacked with spices and silks teem with activity and vast sandy beaches are lapped by the Arabian Sea. Head to Central Goa for watersports and diving, or to North Goa for the lively atmosphere and spend the day on the beaches at Candolim, Arpora or Baga.

Goa Winter Sun Holidays From £594pp

Lapland

Imagine dashing through frozen woodlands on a sleigh being pulled by reindeer and husky dogs in search of Santa Claus. All this and much much more awaits you on a Cosmos Lapland holiday. Experience the magic of a visit to Santa's post office where you'll be able to hand deliver your Christmas wish list, before taking a peek inside the elves toy-making workshop & graduating from elf school. There's even more adventure in store with thrilling snowmobile and toboggan rides & carol singing around roaring log fires deep inside the snowy forest . Plus each & every family is guaranteed a private family meeting with Santa who has a present for everyone, making for an unforgettable yuletide holiday!

Lapland Holidays From £687pp