This round-up of  Winter Sun destinations focuses on what Powder Byrne promotes as 'active rest'. Its clients, by-and-large, have active families who look to dispel the lethargy of winter, by choosing to go on holiday to a luxury winter sun destination where they can try their hand at a variety of exciting sports and activities.

Powder Byrne has carefully researched and selected a number of superb resorts in a hand-picked portfolio of winter sun destinations. All have unparalleled accommodation, fine cuisine, first-class service and additional features you would expect from a luxury 4 or 5 star location. Children are always welcome as these resorts are renowned for the quality of their childcare and kids facilities. Powder Bryne's Concierge Service means that their staff take care of all the little details that contribute to a successful holiday. They apply their knowledge, experience and dedicated service so that clients can be sure that their precious down-time will be in very safe hands. 

Carlisle Bay, Antigua:  An ideal destination for those who enjoy their tennis.  This resort boasts 9 top class floodlit tennis courts, so guests can enjoy this sport in the cooler evening temperatures.   Individual and group tuition are available with their resident tennis professional.  They have their own water sports centre and all non-motorised water sports are complimentary, such as sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and paddle boarding.   Their dive centre offers PADI open water scuba courses and deep sea fishing excursions are also available.

Price from £2,718pp for 7 nights in March '16 at Carlisle Bay, Antigua  on an all inclusive 'Super Chill Out' offer (breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and 3 course dinner including alcoholic  drinks).  Price also includes luxury local transfers and Powder Byrne concierge service.  Flights can be quoted for separately.  For more information call 020 8246 5300 or visit www.powderbyrne.com/sun/antigua

Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai:  Comprising two separate hotels – Jebel Ali Beach Hotel and Palm Tree Court, this award-winning resort is set on its own 800m private beach, just out of the centre of Dubai, but within  easy reach of the cosmopolitan city and all that it offers.  This resort has everything that any active person could want including golf, horse riding, a diving centre, its own Watercooled Watersports Centre and clay pigeon shooting school.  

Price from £1,998 pp for 7 nights in October  '16  at Jebel Ali Beach Hotel  on an all inclusive basis.  Price includes luxury local transfers and Powder Byrne concierge service.  Flights can be quoted for separately.   For more information call 020 8246 5300 or visit www.powderbyrne.com/sun/dubai

The Residence, Mauritius:   This is the perfect resort to try your hand at some water sports in the safety of the nearby lagoons.  Located in a paradise setting, with a white sandy private beach,  guests can try their hand at windsurfing, water skiing, hobie cat sailing and kayaking, all options from The Residence on a complimentary basis.  The waters are perfect for snorkelling or venturing out in a glass-bottom boat, and of course it is a perfect location to learn to SCUBA dive.  There are tennis courts for those preferring more land-based sports as well as horse-riding and volley-ball.  Kids will have the time of their lives at The Planters Kids club located right on the beach where they will enjoy their own active sports such as learning to snorkel, sports competitions, hikes and picnics, boat trips, pony rides and much more.    

Price from £1,467 pp for 7 nights in March '16 at The Residence, Mauritius on half board basis.  Price includes luxury local transfers and Powder Byrne concierge service.  Flights can be quoted for separately.   For more information call 020 8246 5300 or visit www.powderbyrne.com/sun/mauritius

The Residence, Zanzibar:  This gem of an island in the Indian Ocean just 60 miles long, has some of the world's most beautiful sandy beaches, fringed by coral reefs and turquoise waters.  From The Residence, guests can enjoy dolphin safaris, cycling, kayaking, snorkelling, kite surfing, deep sea fishing, dhow cruises to name just a few of the activities on offer.  More land-based sports at the resort include floodlit tennis and volleyball and it has an excellent children's club.  Its 40m  hotel pool is ideal for those who like to swim recreationally.  This is an all-villa resort,  designed to reflect the country's diverse roots – Swahili, Omani, English and Indian all playing their part in its heritage.  Villas have private pools and butlers, so there is plenty of time for quiet, discrete  rest and relaxation.

Price from £1,212 pp for 7 nights in March '16  at The Residence, Zanzibar on half board basis.  Price includes luxury local transfers and Powder Byrne concierge service.  Flights can be quoted for separately.   For more information call 020 8246 5300 or visit www.powderbyrne.com/zanzibar

Powder Byrne Media Contact:  Jenny Trevor                                         

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Email:  jenny@powderbyrne.com

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Notes to editors:

Powder Byrne was founded in 1985 by Rory Byrne. In 1988 Powder Byrne became the first operator to specialise in corporate ski weekends, offering companies complete flexibility of travel dates and event arrangements.  In 1989 Rory Byrne won The Independent's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. In 1994 the decision was made to specialise exclusively in high service hotel-based holidays and Powder Byrne now offer a range of exclusive ski destinations across the Alps and Dolomites. In 1995 a Summer Resorts programme was added and in 2009 Air and Space was created providing soft adventure experiences for families.