The clocks have gone back and a balmy autumn has now given way to a more seasonal chill. With the long dark days of winter ahead of us, what better time to plan an escape to the sun?
In 2014, the Association of British Travel Agents said that more than 12 million people were planning to take a winter holiday. For just under half of them, sunshine was a priority.
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