Where's hot now? Sunny winter getaways

Abu Dhabi October average high: 36C Abu Dhabi is hot on the heels of Dubai with its flashy attractions, and the Emirate's latest is a world first: a Ferrari theme park ( ferrariworldabudhabi.com ) with the world's fastest roller coaster which will reach speeds of up to 150mph. Other rides include a flume ride through a Ferrari 599 engine and a miniature Italy you can drive through in a 1957 California Spider. • Best Dubai Holidays (020-7849 4180, bestdubaiholidays.co.uk ) has a five-night break from London on 13 November, flying via Doha to Abu Dhabi, to stay at the five-star Desert Islands Resort and Spa on Sir Bani Yas Island, for £786. It has its own game reserve and walking trails Tunisia October average high: 25C The history of one of the world's most incredible historic sites will be brought to life by a new exhibition at the Carthage museum ( tourismtunisia.com/culture ), which reveals the story and times of a man who lived there in the first century BC, whose skeleton was discovered in 1994. • The Residence Tunis is a stylish beachfront complex 20 minutes from Tunis city centre and Carthage. W&O travel (08445 277 3310, WandOtravel.com ) has a seven-night break for £4,448 for a family of four sleeping in two rooms, including flights from Gatwick. Travel between 23-31 October Antigua October average high: 29C Want to feel totally tropical? Head to the land of sunshine and cocktail hours for yachties. Go snorkelling and make footprints in the sand on one of 365 beaches. • Netflights.com has a deal to stay at Jolly Beach, an all-inclusive resort with 40 acres of gardens, two pools and a spa, for seven nights including flights from £939 from Manchester. Book before 30 October for travel before 10 December Madeira Average November high: 22C Everyone should now give Funchal a chance, not just the retirees who once made it popular, thanks to the posh hotels and cool bars that have opened in recent years. Have a cocktail at The Vine, a hotel with a rooftop pool, then head to the club Mohle, one of many hip joints putting the fun into Funchal. • The Co-operative Travel (0845 600 3063, co-operativetravel.co.uk ) has seven-night breaks in November and December at the five-star Pestana Carlton Madeira, from a range of UK airports from £589