T3 - UK (2020-08)

KEEP COOL

SUNNY DELIGHT

18 T3 AUGUST 2020

Horizon

HOT STUFF

Tamara Hinson suggests some sun-drenched destinations

for travellers craving winter sun

Travel to some of the most popular sun-

soaked destinations was sadly out of the

question in early summer, but the travel

industry’s speedy recovery is great news for

those seeking some winter sun.

Those looking for a short-haul getaway

should consider Crete, more specifically

the Abaton Island Resort & Spa, near

Hersonissos (from £220 per night,

abaton.gr). The glass-clear water is perfect

for snorkellers, who can explore newly

created snorkelling trails designed by a team

of marine biologists keen to give visitors a

glimpse of Hersonissos’s weird and

wonderful underwater species.

If you’re a foodie fanatic, consider

Marbella. Yes, you did read that correctly – it

turns out there’s more to Marbs than foam

parties and champagne-sessions, after all.

The Puente Romano Beach Resort (from

£315 per night, puenteromano.com) has

created a brilliant range of expert-led

activities to provide visitors with an insight

into the area. Our favourite activities?

A gazpacho-making masterclass and a

cheese-making session with a local farmer.

Another brilliant destination for sun-

seekers is Cyprus. Visit in September,

October and November for wall-to-wall blue

skies and fewer crowds. We suggest making

a beeline for the Troodos Mountains for

long-distance hikes along the area’s ancient

donkey trails. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views

of the Med, and can finish the day at one of

the vineyards in the mountains’ foothills –

this is where locals make Commandaria, a

sweet wine that was drunk by guests at the

wedding of Richard the Lionheart in 1191.

(sunvil.co.uk offers a seven-night package,

staying at the Casale Panayiotis and

including flights and car hire, for £859pp.)

If you’re looking for a long-haul getaway,

Mauritius is a fantastic option for some

winter sun – a beach-fringed paradise with

plenty to offer adrenaline junkies, whether

it’s fantastic scuba diving or long hikes

through the wildlife-filled Black River Gorges

National Park. The island also has some of

the Indian Ocean’s best hotels, including the

Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas (from

£150 per night, anantara.com), which

reopens this September. It’s Mauritius’s

newest resort and you’ll find it on the

beautiful Le Chaland Beach, in the south.

This is one of Mauritius’s quieter, more

remote areas; base yourself here and you’ll

have easy access to the Ile aux Aigrettes

nature reserve and the Blue Bay Marine Park.

REIMA XYLITOL COOL

KIDS’ T-SHIRT

These ingenious children’s

T-shirts are treated with

Xylitol Cool – a finish which

gives the material a cooling

effect during periods of

physical activity. They’re

moisture-wicking and quick-

drying too.

£20.60, reima.com

FATBOY MIASUN

BEACH TENT

Heading to the beach but

keen to avoid the lobster

look? Ditch unwieldy parasols

and slip this ingenious beach

tent into your bag, instead.

There’s room for two adults

and two children under this

crafty lightweight canopy,

which weighs just 1.2kg and

folds up into an A4 envelope-

sized pouch.

£99, madeindesign.co.uk

HUMI

Say hello to the Humi – a

compact fan that is ideal for

holidays. It’s ultra-quiet

and also works as a heater,

humidifier and hand warmer,

making it ideal for the odd

inevitable cold-weather day.

£29.99, highstreettv.com

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