For those wanting to escape the cold and snow in Britain during the winter months there are a number of great winter holiday destinations offering winter sunshine. Just make sure to secure proper insurance from a reputable provider – such as Endsleigh travel insurance – so that nothing spoils your break.

Florida

Florida boasts a warm climate even in winter as well as a host of holiday entertainment attractions, such as Disneyland, Universal Studios and SeaWorld Adventure Park. In terms of accommodation, if you don’t want to go for a hotel, the holiday villas have proven to be popular with families.

Tenerife

A winter holiday in the Canary Islands guarantees sunshine, beautiful scenery, excellent beaches and very good facilities. Tenerife in particular offers the Loro Parque zoo and great after hours nightlife.

Gran Canaria

This provides one of the best locations for a winter holiday for those on a smaller budget, providing warm sunshine, surroundings of natural beauty – including the Maspalomas sand dunes – and blue oceans. Holiday resorts such as the Playa del Ingles are available at affordable prices.

Lanzarote

Another popular winter holiday destination in the Gran Canaries, Lanzarote offers even an even warmer winter climate due to its proximity to the coast of Africa. If you want a peaceful beach holiday, the best option is Playa Blanca, which ahs great beaches and excellent café and seafood restaurant facilities. If you have something more adventurous in mind, Lanzarote also offers camel trekking or the Timanfaya National Park, with its lava fields.

Fuerteventura

Most people wishing to escape the British winter are looking for sun, sea and sand and it is this that Fuerteventura – another location in the Canary Islands – offers visitors. For beaches and water sports in a peaceful environment, a resort such as Costa Calma, is the best option.