Valletta and Funchal

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You might feel like you’re barely going to see much sun until April next year now the nights are drawing in, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

There are plenty of travel destinations to consider for those in need of a winter sun fix.

Whether it’s for your health or to simply give yourself a well-earned rest – a winter holiday is always worth booking to break up the cold, dark months ahead.

And if you’re worried about the cost, fear not, because TravelSupermarket has found some of the most affordable short-haul city breaks.

Further afield, the obvious places to go for winter sun include Mexico, Australia and Morocco, but there are plenty of options in Europe that won’t break the bank and offer a hearty dose of sunshine, too.

1) Valletta, Malta

Valletta has warm weather, ‘architectural wonders’ and 16th-century walls, notes TravelSupermarket. It’s also off-season now, so you can explore without the huge crowds of tourists.

They suggest St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master’s palace, and the Archaeological........

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