If you are dreaming of leaving grey winter days behind and sailing into the sunshine, the cruise and luxury holiday experts at JWT Travel have picked their top five winter sun cruise destinations.
Canary Islands and Madeira
The Canary Islands are one of the top winter sun destinations for guests from Ireland and a wonderful place to cruise, as you sail from island to island enjoying subtropical weather without the long-haul flights. They are called the ‘fortunate’ islands for their fantastic climate as well as their natural beauty.
Southeast Asia
Winter is the perfect time to travel to Southeast Asia, on a cruise experience that has it all.
As well as plenty of sunshine, Thailand and Vietnam have stunning places to experience the local culture, breathtaking landscapes and scenery to admire and delightful cuisine to treat your taste buds.
Whether visiting ancient temples and shrines or wandering the colourful and bustling food markets of Bangkok, Southeast Asia is a treat for all the senses. The dramatic peaks and coves of Halong Bay are an absolute must-see.
Egypt and the Nile River
Travel back in time sailing the fascinating Nile River from Luxor, where you will be amazed by all the ancient treasures of the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. This is a once in a lifetime travel experience and the river cruise can be combined with a few days in Cairo so you can visit the iconic Pyramids and the city’s famous museum.
Caribbean paradise
The countries and islands of the Caribbean are pure bliss, the ultimate paradise to escape to and one of our top winter cruise destinations.
From Mexico’s Riviera Maya to Barbados, St Lucia or Colombia, each country has a wealth of culture, heritage and history to explore, as well as sun soaked dream beaches and crystal clear waters.
The Seychelles
Escape to the Indian Ocean to explore the tropical paradise of the Seychelles islands, which can be easily combined with a safari in Kenya, admiring incredible landscapes and wildlife.
To book your next cruise or luxury holiday, visit JWT Cruises on Upper Salthill Road from Monday to Friday, or Saturday by appointment. Visit jwttravel.ie or contact the team at [email protected]/091 394484. JWT Travel is licensed by the Irish Aviation Authority TA 0804 TO 273.
