Author: Helen Pettitt - Digital Content Manager at Explore Worldwide

Updated: 11 November 2024

Winter is the perfect time to escape the daily grind and reward yourself with a break.

Whether you're looking for a winter snow holiday or winter sun destinations, our wide range of small group tours offer something for everyone. Imagine snowshoeing your way through the Narnia-like landscapes of Finnish Lapland, unwinding on the golden beaches of Jamaica or celebrating culture-rich festivals in Ghana - winter is an ideal season to create unforgettable memories.

Plus, off-peak travel deals and fewer crowds mean you can enjoy your destination to the fullest. 

Read on for the 9 best reasons to book a winter break:

• Winter sun
  • ​Break free of winter hibernation and top up your vitamin D levels on our Jamaica small group tour. This Caribbean country is one of the best places to go for winter sun, as you can indulge in island life on the warm, golden beaches of Negril.
    • Escape the festive season frenzy on our Maldives dhoni cruise to swim in turquoise-blue waters and spot manta ray, turtle and clown fish.
      • If you'd prefer an active break in the winter sun, jump in the saddle for an immersive tour of Cambodia and Vietnam by bike and pedal through exotic jungles of the Mekong Delta.
• Exotic wildlife
  • ​Get up close with mountain gorilla on our Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Discovery trip. Uganda's dry season occurs from December to early March, so this is the ideal time to catch a glimpse of these incredible primates. Visit Antarctica during the penguin-hatching season in January to see fluffy Adelie, Chinstrap and Gentoo chicks waddling around the vast ice floes. Or improve your chances of spotting one-horned Rhino during Nepal’s dry season in December on our Discover Nepal tour.
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• Fewer crowds
• Cooler temperatures
• Festive holidays
• Winter wonderlands
• New Year celebrations
• Winter challenges
• Festival celebrations