As the temperature drops and summer seems just too far away join Getaway over the next three weeks for your fix of sunshine when the travel team roam the world for exceptional trips for sun-seekers.

In Holidays In The Sun, Natalie Gruzlewski heads to St Thomas, capital of the US Virgin Islands, where there is sunshine year-round. The islands, surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, are east of Puerto Rico. Once a pirate haunt, St Thomas is now the most commercial of the islands, with plenty to offer the seasoned shopper as well as over 40 beaches.

Closer to home, Jason Dundas hits the small island of Beachcomber in Fiji. This tiny place has a big reputation – it’s where you go to party. It offers accommodation to meet all tastes and wallets, although you shouldn’t expect to do much sleeping at this party paradise.

Getaway also travels to two of Asia’s best beach resorts, Nha Trang in Vietnam and Khao Lak in Thailand. Jason Dundas kicks back on the beautiful beach at Nha Trang but if, like him, you can’t sit still for long there are other ways to enjoy this area, including immersing yourself in a mineral-rich mud bath.

Jules Lund ventures to Khao Lak, which was starting to emerge as a popular holiday destination when the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami claimed it as one of the worst affected areas in Thailand. After a major clean-up operation and a huge rebuilding effort the tourists are back and the area is on the map as one of Thailand’s hottest places to visit. The Sarojin resort is a classic example of the new style of luxury accommodation Khao Lak has on offer.

You don’t have to leave Australia to chase the sun when we have the Great Barrier Reef. In a Great Barrier Reef special over two weeks, Getaway presents a comprehensive guide to one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, featuring every island along the Reef and covering every budget.

For the Great Barrier Reef escape, the whole Getaway team head north for reports from a myriad of sun-drenched destinations, including Magnetic, Dunk, Lizard, Hinchinbrook, Orpheus, Fitzroy, Daydream, Hook, South Molle, Hamilton, Hayman and Lindeman islands.

Whether you are looking for the all-out, five-star luxury that resorts at Hayman, Hamilton and Lizard offer, cheaper and cheerful South Molle, or the eco-friendly experience of Lady Elliot Island, this two-part Great Barrier Reef special is a must.

Getaways In The Sun – Thursday, July 17 at 7.30pm
Getaway Great Barrier Reef (Part One) – Thursday, July 24 at 7.30pm
Getaway Great Barrier Reef (Part Two) – Thursday, July 31 at 7.30pm