Top 10 places for winter sun

By Tina Lofthouse

As the UK shivers in the Arctic-like weather, those with any sense will be jetting off to sunnier climes where they can swap their woolly scarves for swimwear, and a cup of hot cocoa for a cool beer

So, if you fancy putting your holiday allowance to good use, check out our Top 10 winter sun destinations – some of which you can reach in less than four hours. And you won’t need to raid your Christmas kitty, with plenty of cheap flights and package deals on offer

Lounge on a beach in Lanzarote, see the wildlife in the Gambia, or check out the heady thrills of Rio – we show you the best places to escape the chill.