IT IS starting to feel like we are never going to escape the doom and gloom of winter – but next week, you could jet off somewhere on a short flight for some 20C heat.
With February feeling as long as January and rain continuing across the UK, the memories of warm weather and sunshine seem distant.
And unfortunately for us Brits, we have still got a while to go until we see the budding and blooming of spring.
So, why not just forget about it for the week and head somewhere next week for cheap to catch some rays? Here are some destinations all under five hours away, with weather at least 20C.
Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech in Morocco will reach temperatures of up to 24C next week.
On March 3, you could fly from London Stansted to Marrakech for just £14 one-way.
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Or head off from Manchester Airport on March 2 for £32 one-way.
The flight from the UK to Marrakech usually takes around three hours and 40 minutes.
Marrakech is well-known for its Medina, a UNESCO-listed labyrinth of narrow lanes with hundreds of stalls selling items such as food and souvenirs.
Make sure to not miss Jemaa el-Fna Square as well, which is usually full of entertainers and becomes a bustling spot at night.
Of course, the city has a lot of history too such as Koutoubia Mosque with a towering minaret and pretty gardens.
Lanzarote, Spain
It will reach up to 22C in Lanzarote, Spain, next week, which takes around four hours and 10 minutes to fly to.
You could fly from Bristol Airport on March 2 or 4 for £24 one-way.
Or head off this Sunday from Glasgow for £19 one-way.
If you are London based, you can travel from London Gatwick Airport on March 4 for £21 one-way.
Or if you are near Birmingham, fly on March 3 for £23 one-way.
As one of the Canary Islands, Lanzarote is known for having year-round good weather, sprawling beaches and a volcanic landscape.
For keen hikers, you can head to Timanfaya National Park, which was originally formed by volcanic eruptions back in the 1730s.
Playa Dorada is one of the most popular beaches in Lanzarote, stretching around 300 metres and boasting crystal clear waters.
Agadir, Morocco
Temperatures range from 21C to 23C in Agadir, Morocco next week.
You could fly from Edinburgh Airport on March 4 for £15 one-way or head off from London Stansted Airport for £15 one-way on either March 1 or 4.
If you are Manchester-based, you could fly to Agadir on March 3 for £25 one-way.
The flight takes around four hours.
Agadir is Morocco’s largest seaside resort, with numerous beaches loved by surfers.
Top attractions in Agadir include Souk El Had, one of the largest markets in Africa.
Visitors can also experience a hammam in the city, which is an authentic Moroccan spa experience.
Fuerteventura, Spain
All of next week Fuerteventura will be hitting between 20C and 21C.
If you fly out this Sunday from Manchester, a one-way flight will cost you £25.
Or on Monday, you could fly from London Stansted Airport for just £18 one-way.
You could also fly out from Birmingham Airport on Monday for £25 one-way, Nottingham for £24 one-way or Bristol for £25 one-way.
Or if you are based in Leeds, there is a flight on Tuesday for £24 one-way.
If you don’t mind travelling later in the week, you could head off from Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday for £25 one-way.
Flights from the UK usually take around four-and-a-half hours.
Fuerteventura is a great island to visit to see charming towns and villages.
For example, you could head to El Cotillo where there are lots of little lagoons to explore.
In the main town, Gran Tarajal, you will find black sand and very few tourists.
Then there is Majanicho as well, a village known for surfing and a unique beach made of coral.
Seville, Spain
From Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 8, the weather is sitting at between 21C and 22C in Seville.
Flights out on Wednesday cost £44 one-way from Edinburgh Airport.
If you are travelling from Birmingham, it will set you back £55 one-way.
Or from London Luton Airport, if you fly out on the Tuesday before the warmer weather kicks in, it will cost you £25 one-way.
Flights from the UK to Seville usually take under three hours.
Seville is Spain‘s fourth largest city and is most well-known for its Moorish heritage and flamenco dancing.
The city also has the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, where you will find the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Make sure to grab some tapas as well, especially at local markets like Mercado de Triana.
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