Winter Sun Experiences

As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, it’s no surprise that as the heating bill cranks up and tea breaks become more frequent that thousands turn their minds to winter sun breaks and experiences. That unbeatable feeling of having the sun warm your bones in a tropical climate as the temperature gauge drops below freezing back home – that can represent true escapism.

And whether it’s an all-encompassing tour of the tropical paradise that is Costa Rica, camping in the Sahara Desert in Morocco, soaking up the rays on sunny Mauritius, or getting under the skin of Thai culture on a magical itinerary around South-East Asia, at Not In The Guidebooks we have a wide variety of winter sun breaks and itineraries that come with a 100% guarantee of beating those winter blues.

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  • The Ultimate Cultural Morocco Tour

    13 Nights Morocco

    From the gateway to Africa to the distant reaches of the Sahara, the soaring Atlas mountains to the sleepy Atlantic coas..

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    £3091 pp*
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  • Cambodia Tuk-Tuk Adventure

    8 Days Cambodia

    Experience Cambodia like nobody else. From Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, you'll be roaming the countryside by tuk-tuk, seeing..

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    £884 pp
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  • An Authentic Immersion into Mauritius

    13 Nights Mauritius

    This 2 week holiday will leave you wanting to re-live it. Relax and enjoy luxury accommodation, immerse yourself in crys..

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    £3296 *pp
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    From Bangkok to Beaches: Thailand off the Beaten Track

    10 Nights Thailand

    This 11 day adventure in Thailand will immerse you in the culture, cuisine and lifestyle of this vibrant country. Discov..

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    £1997 pp*
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  • Discover the Best of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast

    17 Nights / 18 Days Costa Rica

    This fully immersive Costa Rica Tour takes you to some of the country's most wondrous locations, where you'll feast your..

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    £5075 pp
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  • Paradise Island on Phu Quoc

    2 Nights Vietnam
    • All transport included
    • All experiences included
    • Great for groups

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    £1009 pp*
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  • Winter Sun in Costa Rica

    Costa Rica, squeezed on both sides by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean, is guaranteed incredible weather year-round. Therefore, it's the ultimate winter sun destination for those searching for steaming jungles, magical cloud forests and pristine beaches.

    Winter Sun Holidays in Costa Rica

    Winter Sun in Thailand

    Thailand is more than white sand beaches and the bars of Bangkok. It's also the ideal destination for a winter sun activity holiday, thanks to the rugged mountains and lush jungles in the north, and the tropical paradise islands off the south coast.

    Winter Sun Holidays in Thailand

    Winter Sun in Morocco

    It might get cold at night, but even in the depths of winter you can be guaranteed winter sun in the scorching Sahara Desert. Head to Morocco for a winter sun holiday that explores ancient fortresses, bustling souks and Berber desert camps.

    Winter Sun Holidays in Morocco

    Winter Sun in Cambodia

    Vine tangled temples in the jungle, glorious beaches, world-class cuisine, and best of all, year-round stunning weather makes Cambodia one of the very best winter sun activity holiday destinations. Get under the skin and get to know local life here - you won't regret it.

    Winter Sun Holidays in Cambodia

    Winter Sun in Vietnam

    One of the most compelling travel destinations on earth, Vietnam is a country of rich history and culture, incredible scenery and mouth-watering food. A cold beer and a steaming bowl of pho on a beach in January? Yes, please.

    Winter Sun Holidays in Vietnam

    Winter Sun in Mauritius

    The southern hemisphere is an obvious choice for a bit of winter sun, and the emerald isle sat in a sea of sapphire that is Mauritius is one of the very best destinations. Incredible scuba diving, beautiful beaches and a unique culture and cuisine await.

    Winter Sun Holidays in Mauritius

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