If you’re going to splash out on a long haul flight to Singapore, you may as well check into Raffles Singapore, one of the chicest most luxurious hotels in the city. Raffles is where the famous ‘Singapore Sling’ cocktail was born and is the epitome of Singaporean luxury.
Located in the Downtown Core neighbourhood, the hotel is a great base to explore the big shopping malls of Orchard Road and Marina Bay, the ArtScience Museum and Botanical Gardens.
Plus, the Esplanade station is just steps away if you want to explore attractions that are a bit further away.
8. Jamaica
When you think of winter sun destinations, Jamaica must be one of the first places that come to mind. This beautiful island in the Caribbean enjoys average temperatures of 25°C in the daytime and lows of 21°C in the evening with February being one of the direst months of year.
With white sandy beaches, warm weather, delicious food, plenty of gorgeous luxury resorts and a warm and inviting local community, we simply can’t think of a better destination to banish the winter blues than Jamaica.
Where to stay in Jamaica:
The Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa is the epitome of the lush Caribbean resort. The hotel has just recently finished a 20 million pound renovation and now has a suite of swanky new luxury suites that come with private pools, hydromassage bathtubs and of course, panoramic ocean views.
This five-star all-inclusive getaway in Montego Bay is great for both ‘fly n flop’ and active sun-seekers alike. Of course, what beach resort would be complete without a pool, and the one at Grand Palladium is one of the largest swimming pools in the Caribbean. More of a beach gal? You can access four pristine white sand beaches directly from the resort too. You can also try windsurfing, snorkelling or even embark on a catamaran trip. In terms of food and drink, there are 14 themed bars and 11 restaurants, some with live performances, so you can enjoy cocktails while dancing the night away on the Caribbean.
9. Maldives
The Maldives has inspired plenty a winter sun getaway and for good reason. These group of picture-perfect atolls on the Indian Ocean is the perfect beach holiday and home to countless luxury beach resorts. The Maldives is a great honeymoon destination, which means it will make a great splash out Valentine’s Day holiday for you and your partner this February too.
If you’re picturing yourself on a water villa, relaxing leisurely on a hammock while sipping a piña colada straight out of a coconut, then the Maldives is the winter sun holiday for you.
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is one of the most luxurious hotels in the Maldives, and that’s saying a lot. The only resort on the Shaviyani Atoll, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is the ultimate private island escape. ‘Sirru Fen Fushi means ‘Secret Water Island’, which is apt since the resort sits in the largest resort lagoon in the Maldives.
Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi’s swish luxury villas each have their own private pool and beaches. When you’re not relaxing in your villa, you can dive into the Maldives’ longest infinity pool or go snorkelling in the resort’s nine kilometre reef, home to colourful tropical fish, manta rays and turtles. You can even check out the hotel’s underwater art installation/regeneration project – the Coralarium.
