What's warmer than a volcano? Head to Guatemala and climb to the summit of Acatenango - a mighty 3,976m (13,044ft) high - and you can witness the incredible, world famous eruptions of Fuego, the most active volcano in the country. Now, you're not going to want to get too close to the fiery volcanoes of Guatemala for extremely obvious reasons, but you can actually camp near the summit of this particular one, a few hundred metres down, still in sight of Fuego, which is only 2.5 miles (4km) away
Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, this Spanish archipelago is made up of seven main islands, and owing to the fact that it's actually closer to the northwest coast of Africa than to the Spanish mainland, it's an ideal place for winter sun. The terrain is so varied here that Gran Canaria is often known as a 'continent in miniature'. There are lush green forests, while you'll also find rugged, rocky mountains and sand dunes around the islands.
What's more summery than spending time on the beach and catching waves on a surfboard? If you want to forget about the very existence of winter, this one is for you. Head to Taghazout, a laid-back, sleepy surf town on the west coast of Morocco well-known amongst European surfers. Here you can learn the techniques needed to paddle, pop up, ride and turn on the board. While all of your pals are back home warming up with a cup of tea, you'll be out in the waves of the North Atlantic.
The Jordan Trail is a 420-mile (675km) route which runs from the town of Umm Qais in the north of the country all the way to Aqaba in the south. Along the way, the route passes through the capital city of Jordan, Amman, as well as the legendary city of Petra, the otherwordly desert of Wadi Rum and its sandstone monoliths, before finishing at the Red Sea.
Ghana sits on the west of Africa, and while it's well renowned for its cultural offerings, with some of the best music in the world coming out of the country, the adventurous aspect is a lot less known. Overland from the mighty, wide Volta River to the pristine forests of Ankasa and Kakum National Park, where canopy walkways and dense rainforest waits. Climb to the highest point of Ghana.
This is the sort of place where you can find yourself climbing a 4b-7b single pitch in the morning, having lunch in the wadi (a word meaning a canyon which is typically dry outside of the rainy season) and then spending the rest of your day in a local hangout ideal for snorkelling above a vibrant coral. Look out for lionfish, octopus and moray eels
The Maldives is one of the world's legendary spots for winter sun. But on this dreamy archipelago of coral islands and atolls in the Indian Ocean, not all tourism is born equal. It's easy to find all-inclusive, flop and fry tourism in the Maldives. But this typically doesn't benefit local life, nor give an authentic experience. Instead, head to South Ari Atoll and discover the real Maldives.
Why choose one winter sun spot when you can combine two? Head to Namibia and roam the enormous dunes of the coastal Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, then head further inland to wild camp beneath starry skies around the Spitzkoppe Mountains.
The Great Dahar Crossing is a historic trail - not just because it will take through ancient towns drenched in Tunisian culture - but because the 120.5 mile (194km) route across the remote Dahar region is the country's first official long-distance trail
The colourful streets of Havana are famously home to classic cars from the 1950s, and alive with live music and the best mojitos you'll drink in your life. You'll likely start and end your adventure there (we recommend staying in a typical casa particular homestay), but there's also so much more to Cuba beyond the capital.