Beat the winter blues with a sunny holiday

The weather in Britain is rarely nice enough for sunbathing, or even shorts and T-shirts, but now that winter is coming, we’re finding it more tempting than ever to take a break to somewhere sunny. Temperatures are dropping, the chill winds are picking up and rain seems to be always around the corner – so there’s no better time for a holiday.

Of course, winter is traditionally the time of year that people book skiing breaks. These trips can be great fun, but they don’t give you what you need most during this period – sunshine.

You might have noticed that you feel much happier when you’ve been exposed to the sun. This is because sunlight has plenty of direct benefits for your health, improving both your physical and mental wellbeing.

For example, your body gets most of its vitamin D requirements from exposure to the sun. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium and phosphorus from your diet, so it’s no surprise that sunlight has been linked to improved bone strength. Getting enough can be particularly important if you’re pregnant.

It has also been hypothesised that a lack of sunlight interferes with the brain’s production of certain hormones, including melatonin and serotonin. This can lead to what has become known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which causes people to become depressed and demotivated during the winter months.

These problems don’t usually turn into anything serious, but they’re part of what makes people feel less positive during the winter.

However, here at Direct Traveller, you can book holiday deals in winter and get away from the festive blues. Imagine the warm sunlight seeping into your body as you lie out on the beach, while everyone at home is putting up with freezing temperatures, or picture yourself taking a dip in the warm sea when you’d usually be getting into a cold car for the morning commute.

After all of this, you’ll return home feeling healthier, happier and reinvigorated. As you won’t be booking during the busy summer months, you’re also likely to find some great deals on all of our winter sun locations. For more information, simply call one of our friendly representatives.