Pick the escape that hits the sun spot for you

Beach bliss or something more active or cultural? Nick Trend selects 30 brilliant winter breaks to cover every desire

Some like it hot, some not. Most of us dream of a break from the chill and gloom we’re stuck with for the next few months, but winter sun means different things to different people. You might relish baking on a white-sand beach and don’t mind flying 12 hours to get there. Others just want mild, sunny weather. Some would like an early night, some would rather dance until sunrise, whereas some would like to, but have children to think about. Our winter sun problem solver takes all this into account and suggests solutions for all sorts. And if you can’t find something that suits here, try our online Heatseeker app at telegraph.co.uk/ tt-heatseeker.

Prices quoted are per person based on two sharing for seven nights in January, and include hotel accommodation with breakfast, and return flights from London. Where relevant, book-by dates are also quoted, but all prices are subject to change. Where trips are longer or occur in a different month, details are also given. Temperatures are the daily average peak for the month of travel suggested.