Winter in France brings dreary gray skies and scant sunlight, leaving many yearning for warmth. As travel experts with years of guiding clients to idyllic escapes, we know the perfect antidote: a cruise to sun-soaked destinations. Here are two proven itineraries that deliver reliable sunshine, luxury, and stunning scenery every time.
The Caribbean is our go-to for banishing French winter woes. This 10-day voyage starts with a flight from Paris to Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, followed by boarding a luxurious cruise ship—a true floating resort. Expect spacious cabins, diverse dining options, theaters, spa areas, entertainment, and sports facilities designed for ultimate comfort and well-being.
Relax as you island-hop: from Guadeloupe's vibrant shores to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, with its palm-fringed white-sand beaches. Next, the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, a lush West Indies duo of volcanic islands famed for sugarcane fields. Conclude in Antigua and Barbuda, home to some of the Antilles' finest beaches and vibrant coral reefs ideal for divers.
For an enchanting sun guarantee, head to Arabia. Fly from Paris to Dubai, UAE, then embark on a cruise bridging the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. Explore the dramatic Musandam Peninsula's sheer cliffs plunging into the sea via traditional Omani dhow boats.
Continue to Oman's capital, Muscat, for cultural immersion. After a leisurely sea day enjoying onboard amenities, arrive in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Marvel at the Louvre Abu Dhabi— the Arab world's first universal museum, opened in November 2017—amid futuristic skyscrapers on turquoise waters. Don't miss the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest, with four minarets and over 80 domes. This Arabian adventure will erase winter's chill.
