Best places to escape the winter gloom

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Average November daily high temperature: 22C Dubai, United Arab Emirates open image in gallery The seven-star Burj al-Arab hotel in Dubai is infamous for its gold decor There’s always something new going on in bombastic Dubai, and it basks in more manageable temperatures throughout the winter. Average November daily high temperature: 31C Margaret River, Australia open image in gallery The dramatic beaches of the Margaret River region While the slated London to Sydney flights with Qantas’ Project Sunrise grab all the headlines, it’s easy to forget that the Australian national airline already flies direct from the UK to the biggest city on the western coast: Perth. Average November daily high temperature: 25C Singapore open image in gallery Raffles reopened this summer There’s no escaping the rain in humid Singapore – it rains 167 days of the year on average – but you can escape the cold, with average temperature highs hitting a balmy 32C in November. Average November daily high temperature: 30C Cape Town, South Africa open image in gallery Beautiful landscapes are met with a complex history in Cape Town If you were inspired by Prince Harry and Meghan’s recent African tour, channel your inner royal and head for the sunny climes of Cape Town.