Summer in the UK may well and truly be over, it's just starting elsewhere in the world. For more ideas, see ahead for the Best Winter Sun Spots in Europe.
There is no bad time to go to the Maldives. There is nothing bad about going to the Maldives at any time ever.
The Maldives
The eastern Mediterranean Sea around Cyprus may be chilly in winter, but the island gets plenty of sunshine all year.
Cyprus
For year-round sunshine, spotless beaches and impeccable service a short hop away, Dubai is an obvious choice.