{"id":24494,"date":"2024-08-19T12:26:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-19T11:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=24494"},"modified":"2024-08-19T17:24:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-19T16:24:29","slug":"etg-hotel-hotlist-top-5-winter-sun-escapes-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/etg-hotel-hotlist-top-5-winter-sun-escapes-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"ETG Hotel Hotlist: Top 5 Winter Sun Escapes for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1724067552362{padding-top: 60% !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/soneva-thailand-2.jpg?id=24526) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Tempted to swap the dreaded drizzle for sunlit shores this autumn\/winter? Me, too. I&#8217;ve been mulling over which hot hotels are calling my name&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>As there are a fair few of them, I turned to our trusty Travel Team to help narrow down the options. Here are our top 5 recommendations for soaking up the sun \u2013 from now \u2018til the late autumn, and well into winter \u2013 all tried, tested, and loved by the entire ETG team:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24505&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman<\/h2>\n<p>A hop, skip, and a short plane ride away,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/oman\/hotel\/six-senses-zighy-bay\"> this beach retreat<\/a> is every bit as scenic as it is sunny. It\u2019s reliably warm here, and you can cool off in the refreshing Gulf of Oman between stretches of sunbathing, reading, and snoozing on the sandy shore. Don\u2019t miss exploring inland and taking a dip in a palm-shaded <em>wadi<\/em>\u00a0while you&#8217;re here.<\/p>\n<p><em>Stay here during an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/oman\/itinerary\/opulent-oman-adventure\">opulent Oman adventure<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24519&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Soneva Kiri, Thailand<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/thailand\/hotel\/soneva-kiri-koh-kood\">This tropical hideaway<\/a> is Koh Kood\u2019s most luxurious hotel. It\u2019s the real deal \u2013 I struggled to tear myself away at the end of my stay. You even get an extra hour of sunshine here, as this remote resort runs in its own time zone (an hour behind the rest of the country) to maximise daylight hours for guests. And the coolest part? You can dine up in the jungle canopy in a &#8216;Treepod&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><em>Experience the joy of staying here by travelling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/india\/itinerary\/regal-residences-of-rajasthan\">Cambodia &amp; Thailand in style<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24503&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Koh Jum Beach Villas, Thailand<\/h2>\n<p>For an alternative beach stay in Thailand, my colleagues and I love this collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/thailand\/hotel\/koh-jum-beach-villas\">villas on Koh Jum<\/a>. They\u2019re in a lovely location (an undeveloped, unspoiled island with idyllic views), and you have free rein to be as low- or up-tempo as you like: have a relaxing massage under the shade of a <em>sala<\/em> or grab a snorkel and dive right into the sea on your doorstep.<\/p>\n<p><em>Settle in for a few sunny days here as you discover Thailand&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/thailand\/itinerary\/hidden-hotels-and-secret-adventures\">Hidden Hotels and Secret Adventures<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24507&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Tekanda Lodge, Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to shake things up, why not head into the hills rather than base yourself on the beach? I\u2019ve just the place in Sri Lanka: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\/hotel\/tekanda-lodge\">a spacious and airy eco-lodge<\/a> surrounded by 10 acres of private land, where tea-clad terrain rolls into sprawling jungle and the Indian Ocean lines the horizon. Sunbathe by the pool before sipping a G&amp;T on your verandah at sunset. It&#8217;s magic.<\/p>\n<p><em>Enjoy staying at this hidden gem of a hotel on a personalised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\/holidays\">luxury holiday in Sri Lanka<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;24508&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Birds Murmur Camp, South India<\/h2>\n<p>In my eyes, South India is an underrated winter sun destination. Most tourists head to Rajasthan, but there are plenty of places in the lower part of the country where you can enjoy the temperate weather and far fewer crowds. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/india\/hotel\/birds-murmur-camp\">Birds Murmur Camp<\/a> is in a particularly pretty spot and really lives up to its name: the birdlife here is insane.<\/p>\n<p><em>Spend a few nights here as you soak up <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/india\/itinerary\/calm-kerala\">Calm Kerala<\/a>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]To get your autumn\/winter 2024 getaway in the diary,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/make-enq\">get in touch with our trusty Travel Team<\/a> and we&#8217;ll get your holiday plans in motion.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">FEELING INSPIRED TO STAY AT ONE OF THESE HOTELS?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please get in touch on  <span class=\"InfinityNumber clickable \">020 7924 7133<\/span>\r\n \t.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Alternatively, fill out an online enquiry form to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/make-enq\">start your journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tempted to swap the dreary drizzle for sunlit shores this autumn and winter? 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