The cold, dark November skies are prompting Brits to book last-minute getaways, as holidaymakers seek warmer weather and a chance to escape the winter blues. For sun-seeking Brits, there are plenty of destinations that aren’t too far from home but still offer beach weather.

Anyone looking for inspiration might like to check out four recommendations shared by Rob Brooks, a travel enthusiast and influencer with the travel company On The Beach. Well-known online for providing budget-friendly travel advice, hotel reviews, and holiday tips, Rob has grown a significant following on TikTok, where he goes by the username @Robonthebeach.

In a recent post, Rob shared a video titled: “Where I’d go for a hot, cheap holiday.” He told his 34k followers: “Here are the four places that I can recommend for this November if you’re after a last-minute migration to escape the freezing cold here. I’ve seen loads of people asking recently, ‘Where’s hot in November?’

“But I think the real question is, ‘Where’s hot and cheap this November?’ Because sure, Dubai is lovely, and Thailand’s boiling, but can any of us actually afford that on short notice?

“So I’ve gone through the booking trends, weather forecasts and our live pricing to find four places I’d actually recommend this November for a warm, good value escape.”

Sharing the destination in his fourth spot, Rob said: “Costa Blanca. It’s not blazing hot, but it’s that lovely kind of jumper in the evening, t-shirt all day kind of weather.

“This November is looking like highs of 23 degrees, no rain, and loads of sunshine. Benidorm, Alicante, Calpe. They’re all ticking over lovely in November, but way quieter and way cheaper than summer. You can still swim in the sea and sit outside for dinner, there’s just less crowds there.”

For his next recommendation, Rob said: “Antalya in Turkey. Still properly hot there, around 25 degrees most days, and it’s even warmer inland.” He added: “While you’re soaking in the sun, your mates will be back home scraping ice off the windscreen.”

Rob continued: “Tenerife, still hitting 27 degrees most days on the south coast. There’s loads of sunshine and the sea’s definitely warm enough to swim in.

“For me as well, November is actually one of the best times to go. Quieter beaches, lower prices, but still that proper Canaries heat.”

Rounding off his list, Rob said: “The number one place I’d recommend, Sharm El-Sheikh. If you want actual summer in November, this is it. It’s still 30 degrees every day. The Red Sea is like bathwater, and it’s one of the few places you can get an all-inclusive, proper luxury place for under £500 per person.”