Escape the winter gloom with a trip to Thailand

A shopping trip could work wonders, as having a few more items to choose from in the wardrobe is likely to make fashion-savvy guys feel a little bit more confident about themselves.

However, with the weather in the UK being as it is, it seems unlikely that all apart from the bravest of men will be taking to the beaches on these shores in them any time soon. With that in mind, the winter months might be the ideal time to take a trip overseas to a country where more preferable temperatures are likely, such as Thailand.

According to Dale Keller, a spokesperson for Conrad Koh Samui - Thailand’s new luxury resort, the nation has something on offer to appeal to everybody and is a firm favourite with people from Great Britain.

Some people may even find their stress levels are increased by Christmas, so a trip abroad could be the ideal way to make the festive season a little more relaxing.

Commenting on this, Mr Keller said: "The sun is shining, everybody is smiling, everybody is happy and there are beautiful beaches. That just gives you a lift at that time of the year. Starting the year, having had that behind you, is such a nice way to come back and face January. The hotels in Thailand have an incredible staff to guest ratio."

This might prompt some to purchase a selection of Unico swim briefs and spend December 25th on the beach.

Those who would prefer to travel somewhere a little closer to home may instead wish to find out a bit more about what the Israeli city of Tel Aviv has to offer. Louise Evans, the Israel Government Tourist Office's spokesperson, suggested that it offers good weather all-year round and "fantastic beaches".