• Approximate flight times to Morocco: 3.5 hours

• Average Marrakech temperature highs in winter: 19 - 21°C

• TF suggested itinerary: Morocco Highlights

Morocco offers warm temperatures throughout winter making it a great option for a sunshine escape. You can also expect cheaper airfares and fewer crowds at this time of year, being its less touristy period. Whether you prefer to wander through Marrakech’s charming souks, brimming with spices, lanterns and handicrafts, or prefer to fly and flop at the beautiful coastal resort city of Agadir, there are many styles of travel to enjoy in this country in winter. Desert experiences can be more enjoyable through winter with the milder climate, as may be hiking trips around the stunning snow-covered Atlas Mountains.

• Approximate flight times to Madeira: 4 hours

• Average Madeira temperature highs in winter: 18 - 20°C

• TF suggested itinerary: Madeira: Pearl of the Atlantic

Madeira is a great year-round holiday destination, though it particularly appeals in winter, when its warm subtropical climate sets it apart from the chill that spreads across much of mainland Europe. With its moderate winter climate, is an especially good time of year to walk the island’s famous levada trails, offering comfortable trekking conditions. Madeira’s striking waterfalls are also at their most powerful at this time of year, thanks to the winter rains and stronger mountain springs.

• Approximate flight times to Canary Islands: 4.5 hours

• Average Canary Islands temperature highs in winter: 20 - 23°C

• TF suggested itinerary: Lanzarote Family Time // Tenerife Luxury Stay

The Canary Islands is a great option for a winter holiday only a short flight away, with a diverse array of islands to choose from and comfortable temperatures. Visit Tenerife and embark on an incredible hike above the clouds to Mount Teide, take a whale watching trip, or simply soak up the sunshine on the beaches of the south coast. Alternatively, Lanzarote offers surreal lunar landscapes for those keen to hike through Timanfaya National Park, and Gran Canaria boasts incredible sand dunes with Maspalomas Dunes nature reserve, perfect for winter time exploration.

• Approximate flight times to Egypt: 5.5 hours

• Average Egypt temperature highs in winter: 18 - 25°C

• TF suggested itinerary: Enchanting Egypt & Classic Nile Cruise

Egypt is a fantastic destination choice for winter. Whether you picture yourself sunbathing on the beaches of Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh, or see yourself cruising down the Nile on a luxurious vessel, spotting historic landmarks as you go, there is really something for everyone in Egypt. With mild daytime temperatures, sightseeing is all the more enjoyable. If visiting Cairo - a common starting point for a holiday to Egypt - be sure to stop by the newly reopened GEM museum, after two decades of development.