Winter Sun Inspiration | Patricia Bech Travel Tips
As the summer draws to an end, Patricia Bech highlights some places to visit for winter sun for readers of The Sloaney Travel pages, who want to prolong the warmer days…
Chesa Canggu, Bali
This is a discreet 36-room boutique hotel tucked just behind Batu Bolong Beach. Chesa blends modern design with Balinese craftsmanship. With two pools beneath tropical canopies, a sleek gym, and THARA, its all-day kitchen and bar, it’s a calm yet social base for surfers, digital nomads and barefoot travellers. Bali stays reliably warm through winter, averaging 27-30°C between November and March, making it an easy long-haul escape from the cold.
Selman, Marrakech
Just outside the city, Selman is an opulent five-star palace framed by the Atlas Mountains. Interiors by Jacques Garcia set the tone, with standout experiences including the renowned Chenot Spa, the newly opened SABO restaurant, and its unique Arabian horses residing in the stables and paddocks dotted throughout the estate. Autumn and winter are the best times to visit Marrakech, with October-November averaging 24-28°C by day, cooling to around 18-22°C in December-February – sunny and bright without the summer heat.
Lujo Hotel Bodrum is on the Turkish Riviera. This is an ultra-all-inclusive resort on the Aegean coast. Lujo offers a refined blend of art, play and elegance, embodying the motto of ‘Art & Joy’ at its core. There has been an exciting launch of extraordinary new Sunset Villas in 2025, taking the bespoke luxury experience at Lujo to new heights.
Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort provides an unrivaled wellness and fitness journey. From its serene Rainforest Spa to Yoga Pavillion and fully equipped gymnasium, guests can enjoy a range of fitness activities. Sugar Beach, a Viceroy Resort also provides personal training sessions, private tennis coaching and a vast selection of water sports.
Patricia Bech is a freelance travel writer and blogger.
