WeGalavant’s Guide to the Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2025 — And Where to Stay in Style

If the thought of grey skies and soggy socks has you reaching for your passport, you’re not alone. WeGalavant has curated your definitive guide to the most desirable winter sun destinations for 2025, with a sharp eye on luxe, perk-driven stays that come with all the trimmings. Think: early check-in, late check-out, upgrades, hotel credit, welcome amenities and breakfast on the house. Ready to chase the sun in serious style?

The Maldives

When to go: December – April
Average Temp: 28°C

If paradise had a postcode, it would be in the Maldives. Overwater villas, turquoise lagoons and pinch-me sunsets define this bucket-list escape. Whether you’re honeymooning or escaping with your crew, the Maldives is as decadent as it is detoxing.

• Soneva Jani — The ultimate barefoot luxury hideaway, complete with private water slides and an open-air cinema.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade on arrival, daily breakfast, £75 resort credit, early check-in/late check-out.Six Senses Kanuhura — New to the scene and already setting the bar high with wellness-forward vibes and culinary magic.
  WeGalavant Perks: Complimentary spa treatment, villa upgrade, daily breakfast, VIP welcome amenity.
• The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli — A design lover’s dream with exceptional service and a world-class Iridium Spa.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, daily breakfast, £75 spa credit, early check-in/late check-out.

Dubai, UAE

When to go: November – March
Average Temp: 26°C

The Middle East’s glittering playground delivers 5-star living with an edge. Expect sky-high restaurants, rooftop pools, and desert adventures just outside the city buzz.

• The Lana by Dorchester Collection — An opulent newcomer that defines “quiet luxury” in the heart of Downtown Dubai.
  WeGalavant Perks: Room upgrade, welcome cocktail, daily breakfast, hotel credit.
• One&Only One Za’abeel — A vertical resort that rewrites the rules, with Michelin-starred restaurants and a jaw-dropping infinity pool.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 dining credit, spa access, daily breakfast.
• Jumeirah Al Naseem — A sleek sanctuary right on the beach with killer Burj Al Arab views.
  WeGalavant Perks: Room upgrade, early check-in, resort credit, daily breakfast.

St. Lucia

When to go: December – April
Average Temp: 27°C

Jungle-clad peaks, caramel sands and a soundtrack of steel drums. Saint Lucia is soulful, sexy and a feast for the senses — best enjoyed from a private plunge pool with rum punch in hand.

• Jade Mountain — Iconic for a reason. The open-air rooms are architectural marvels with insane Piton views.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 resort credit, welcome champagne, daily breakfast.
• Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort — Nestled between the Pitons, this is all about beach chic meets rainforest luxury.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 spa credit, daily breakfast, early check-in.
• Cap Maison — A boutique Caribbean gem with clifftop villas and a champagne zip line.
  WeGalavant Perks: Room upgrade, daily breakfast, complimentary sundowners, hotel credit.

Cape Town, South Africa

When to go: December – February
Average Temp: 27°C

Sun-drenched vineyards, golden beaches and world-class food make Cape Town a hedonist’s haven. There’s nowhere quite like it for a city-meets-nature escape.

• The Silo Hotel — Edgy art meets industrial-chic luxury above the Zeitz MOCAA museum.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 hotel credit, breakfast daily, early check-in.
• Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel — Colonial glamour in bubblegum pink, complete with high tea and lush gardens.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, daily breakfast, £75 experience credit, VIP status.
• One&Only Cape Town — A sleek urban resort set on the V&A Waterfront with knockout Table Mountain views, Nobu on-site, and a standout spa sanctuary.
  WeGalavant Perks: Room upgrade, £75 resort credit, daily breakfast, early check-in/late check-out.

Seychelles

When to go: October – November
Average Temp: 29°C

Sugar-white beaches, rare wildlife, and clear-as-glass waters. Seychelles is the kind of place you unplug to recharge in style.

• Six Senses Zil Pasyon — Private island minimalism with plunge pools and next-level spa treatments.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 resort credit, breakfast, wellness class.
• Four Seasons Resort Seychelles at Desroches Island — Castaway chic meets barefoot elegance.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 activity credit, daily breakfast, VIP welcome.
• Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island — A brand new eco-luxury resort with marine encounters on tap.
  WeGalavant Perks: Room upgrade, early check-in/late check-out, hotel credit, welcome amenities.

Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico

When to go: November – March
Average Temp: 24°C

Think ancient ruins, jungle cenotes, and barefoot luxury. Mexico’s Yucatán is for the cultured sun-seeker with a side of mezcal.

• Hotel Esencia — A whitewashed haven loved by the fashion crowd for its privacy and refinement.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 credit, early check-in, daily breakfast.
• Chablé Yucatán — A wellness retreat built around a natural cenote, with design that honours Mayan heritage.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, spa credit, daily breakfast, special experiences.
• Rosewood Mayakoba — Lagoon-side villas, private butlers, and serene Mexican luxury.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 resort credit, complimentary breakfast, early check-in.

Tenerife, Canary Islands

When to go: Year-round
Average Temp: 22°C

Tenerife is the cool girl of the Canaries — volcanic landscapes, eternal sunshine and a flourishing foodie scene. It’s summer all year, and ideal for when you want to soak up some rays without the long-haul drama.

• The Ritz-Carlton, Abama — A Moorish-style clifftop icon with Michelin-starred dining and panoramic ocean views.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 hotel credit, breakfast daily, early check-in.
• Royal Hideaway Corales Suites — Adults-only suites with avant-garde design and butler service.
  WeGalavant Perks: Room upgrade, spa access, welcome drinks, daily breakfast.
• Bahía del Duque — A pastel-hued luxury village by the sea with exceptional service and tropical gardens.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, daily breakfast, hotel credit, early check-in.

Western Australia

When to go: November – March
Average Temp: 35°C

If you’re craving wide open skies, white sand beaches and next-level nature, Western Australia is calling. Think: wild coastlines, coral reefs and wine country, all under an endless Aussie sun.

• COMO The Treasury, Perth — Heritage grandeur meets contemporary cool in this boutique bolthole.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, £75 dining credit, daily breakfast, early check-in.
• Cape Lodge, Margaret River — A gourmet retreat set among vineyards, perfect for wine-soaked weekends.
  WeGalavant Perks: Complimentary dinner, wine tasting, room upgrade, breakfast.
• Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef — Eco-luxury tents in the dunes for front-row seats to whale sharks and snorkel safaris.
  WeGalavant Perks: Upgrade, guided experiences, all-inclusive dining, welcome amenities.

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