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10 Hotels for a Winter Sun Holiday
by Kim BudziakIf you’re looking for an excuse to escape snow, darkness and biting wind, this is it. Follow the sun on a winter vacation to one of these 10 incredible hotels.
10 Hotels for a Winter Sun Holiday
Somewhere between ocean waves crashing on the beach and palms swaying over the pool, you’ll realize you’re living an azure dream at the Grand Velas Los Cabos. Perched on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, this paradise is equipped with tiered infinity pools, a 10-course tasting menu from a two-star Michelin chef, adults-only areas and Mexican-inspired treatments at Se Spa. If you can peel yourself away from the resort, head out on the water for some snorkeling and whale watching.
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10 Hotels for a Winter Sun Holiday
Sun and warm wind off the water are at the top of the vacation itinerary at The Seagate Hotel & Spa. Perched near Florida’s Delray Beach, the setting here is decidedly oceanic, with aquariums dotting the property, the spa offering Vichy shower water treatments, and the Atlantic Grille showing off a 2,500-gallon shark tank and 450-gallon jellyfish aquarium. When you need a dry-land moment, take in a round on the 18-hole championship golf course.
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Find beachfront calm, bright sunshine and Balinese-inspired spa treatments in a winter escape to Huntington Beach, California. The Pasea Hotel & Spa will have you fooled into thinking summer has arrived, thanks to beautiful ocean views and well-appointed outdoor spaces complete with cabanas, swinging chairs, and plush sofas. Spend at least one evening at Tanner’s Restaurant rooftop lounge, where the views never seem to end.
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If a winter vacation to Mexico is in the cards, post up at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort. With Playa del Carmen’s famous La Quinta Avenida on one side and prime beachfront on the other, the property grants access to shopping and sun anytime you want. Take full advantage by spending your days on the water and white sand beach, grabbing an upscale bite at El Paseo for dinner, then heading out to a local lounge for a cocktail.
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Take the search for winter sun a step further by sinking into incredible luxury at the St. Regis Bali Resort. This incredible Nusa Dua property is as elegant as it is inviting, with ornate flourishes, marble touches and ocean-water blue complimenting the resort’s Balinese art beautifully. Take a dip in the lagoon-like pools or book in for a round next door at the Bali National Golf Club. Just don’t leave without a visit to the Iridium Spa.
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If your version of a winter getaway comes with a caddy and some sun-up/sun-down rounds of golf, check your clubs on the next flight to Fiji. The 18-hole championship course at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa will do nicely. When you’re done strolling the fairway, relax in your beautiful modern suite, relax at the pool or book an aqua safari on a glass-bottomed boat. Wrap up a full day with a night of live entertainment, including traditional drumming and fire dancing.
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Sign up for a little Italian flair in Florida. A winter break to The Breakers feels a bit like a part-royal, part-Roman holiday thanks to the hotel’s exceptional service and a design based on Rome’s Villa Medici. At 140 acres, you’ll not only have access to beautiful beachfront, but also a golf course, gardens, eight restaurants, four pools and a luxe spa. If you opt to bring the kids, an entertainment centre and playground will keep them occupied while you swim and soak up the sun.
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Ready to replace your 9 to 5 with incredible ocean views, diving and a couple rounds of golf? Head across the pond to Constance Lemuria, Seychelles. Perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean, this African hideaway is private, relaxing and rewarding. Stroll beautiful tropical gardens and walk white sandy beaches where sea turtles hatch and run off into the water. Take in the view with every meal and kick-back with a cocktail in hand.
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Greet the sun from your own personal paradise on stilts at Milaidhoo Island Maldives. The resort feels a million miles away from everything, thanks to its Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere status, open air pavilions and incredible natural surroundings. Land villas are also available if you prefer to keep your feet closer to the sand. Either way, expect to follow yoga and meditation with a spa treatment, fresh dishes from the Signature Restaurant and drinks from the Pool Bar.
BOOK NOWSomewhere between ocean waves crashing on the beach and palms swaying over the pool, you’ll realize you’re living an azure dream at the Grand Velas Los Cabos. Perched on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez, this paradise is equipped with tiered infinity pools, a 10-course tasting menu from a two-star Michelin chef, adults-only areas and Mexican-inspired treatments at Se Spa. If you can peel yourself away from the resort, head out on the water for some snorkeling and whale watching.
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Sun and warm wind off the water are at the top of the vacation itinerary at The Seagate Hotel & Spa. Perched near Florida’s Delray Beach, the setting here is decidedly oceanic, with aquariums dotting the property, the spa offering Vichy shower water treatments, and the Atlantic Grille showing off a 2,500-gallon shark tank and 450-gallon jellyfish aquarium. When you need a dry-land moment, take in a round on the 18-hole championship golf course.
BOOK NOWFind beachfront calm, bright sunshine and Balinese-inspired spa treatments in a winter escape to Huntington Beach, California. The Pasea Hotel & Spa will have you fooled into thinking summer has arrived, thanks to beautiful ocean views and well-appointed outdoor spaces complete with cabanas, swinging chairs, and plush sofas. Spend at least one evening at Tanner’s Restaurant rooftop lounge, where the views never seem to end.
BOOK NOWIf a winter vacation to Mexico is in the cards, post up at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen Resort. With Playa del Carmen’s famous La Quinta Avenida on one side and prime beachfront on the other, the property grants access to shopping and sun anytime you want. Take full advantage by spending your days on the water and white sand beach, grabbing an upscale bite at El Paseo for dinner, then heading out to a local lounge for a cocktail.
BOOK NOWTake the search for winter sun a step further by sinking into incredible luxury at the St. Regis Bali Resort. This incredible Nusa Dua property is as elegant as it is inviting, with ornate flourishes, marble touches and ocean-water blue complimenting the resort’s Balinese art beautifully. Take a dip in the lagoon-like pools or book in for a round next door at the Bali National Golf Club. Just don’t leave without a visit to the Iridium Spa.
BOOK NOWIf your version of a winter getaway comes with a caddy and some sun-up/sun-down rounds of golf, check your clubs on the next flight to Fiji. The 18-hole championship course at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa will do nicely. When you’re done strolling the fairway, relax in your beautiful modern suite, relax at the pool or book an aqua safari on a glass-bottomed boat. Wrap up a full day with a night of live entertainment, including traditional drumming and fire dancing.
BOOK NOWSign up for a little Italian flair in Florida. A winter break to The Breakers feels a bit like a part-royal, part-Roman holiday thanks to the hotel’s exceptional service and a design based on Rome’s Villa Medici. At 140 acres, you’ll not only have access to beautiful beachfront, but also a golf course, gardens, eight restaurants, four pools and a luxe spa. If you opt to bring the kids, an entertainment centre and playground will keep them occupied while you swim and soak up the sun.
BOOK NOWReady to replace your 9 to 5 with incredible ocean views, diving and a couple rounds of golf? Head across the pond to Constance Lemuria, Seychelles. Perched on the edge of the Indian Ocean, this African hideaway is private, relaxing and rewarding. Stroll beautiful tropical gardens and walk white sandy beaches where sea turtles hatch and run off into the water. Take in the view with every meal and kick-back with a cocktail in hand.
BOOK NOWGreet the sun from your own personal paradise on stilts at Milaidhoo Island Maldives. The resort feels a million miles away from everything, thanks to its Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere status, open air pavilions and incredible natural surroundings. Land villas are also available if you prefer to keep your feet closer to the sand. Either way, expect to follow yoga and meditation with a spa treatment, fresh dishes from the Signature Restaurant and drinks from the Pool Bar.
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