Places we know well

Destinations

26 destinations

• Greece Crete The largest Greek island, with mountains, gorges, Minoan palaces and beaches to suit every kind of trip. Best May–Oct
• Greek islands & Cyprus Cyprus Long sunny seasons, ancient mosaics and mountain villages, on an island that feels instantly easy. Best Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct
• Greece Santorini White villages on a volcanic cliff, a flooded caldera below and the best-known sunset in Greece. Best May–Jun and Sep–Oct
• Spain Lanzarote Volcanic landscapes, whitewashed villages and golden beaches, warm all through the year. Best Sep–May
• Spain Majorca Mountain villages, quiet coves and a stylish capital, all a short flight from home. Best May–Jun and Sep–Oct
• Spain Tenerife Winter sun, a towering volcano and black sand beaches, on the same clock as home. Best Sep–May
• Portugal Algarve Golden cliffs, sea caves and long sandy beaches on Portugal's sunny southern coast. Best Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct
• Italy Amalfi Coast Pastel villages stacked above a deep blue sea, lemon groves and long lunches on the terrace. Best May–Jun and Sep
• Portugal, Italy & Croatia Croatia Walled cities, island harbours and clear Adriatic water along the Dalmatian coast. Best May–Jun and Sep–Oct
• Italy Lake Garda Italy's largest lake, with lemon-house villages, olive groves and mountains rising from the water. Best May–Jun and Sep
• Turkey & Egypt Egypt Winter sun on the Red Sea and the temples of the Nile, a short flight from home. Best Mar–May and Oct–Nov
• Turkey & Egypt Turkey Pine-covered coves, ancient cities and generous hospitality along the Turquoise Coast. Best May–Jun and Sep–Oct
• Indonesia Bali Rice terraces, temples and surf beaches on an island with a gentle, spiritual heart. Best May–Sep
• United Arab Emirates Dubai Winter sun seven hours away, with beach, desert and a skyline like nowhere else. Best Nov–Mar
• Indian Ocean & Asia Maldives A thousand low coral islands, each resort its own island, and water clearer than you thought possible. Best Dec–Apr
• Indian Ocean & Asia Mauritius Reef-sheltered lagoons, green mountains and a warm mix of cultures in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Best Apr–May and Sep–Nov
• Indian Ocean & Asia Thailand Temples and street food in Bangkok, hills in the north, then islands to finish. Best Dec–Mar
• Caribbean & the Americas Barbados Calm west coast beaches, rum shops and Friday fish fry, with a welcome that feels like home. Best Dec–Apr
• Caribbean & the Americas Mexico White sand, warm turquoise water and Maya ruins, all along one sunlit stretch of Caribbean coast. Best Dec–Apr
• Caribbean & the Americas St Lucia The twin Pitons, rainforest and volcanic springs, with some of the Caribbean's most romantic hotels. Best Dec–Apr
• USA New York Skyline views, Broadway nights and long walks through the city that never seems to stop. Best Apr–May, Sep–Oct and Dec
• France Paris Boulevards, bistros and the Seine at dusk, a short flight or a train ride away. Best Apr–Jun and Sep
• Italy Rome Two thousand years of history on every corner, best seen with a fork in hand. Best Apr–May and Sep–Oct
• France Disneyland Paris Two Disney parks, a castle at the heart of it all and Paris just down the line. Best Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct and Dec
• Finland Lapland Snowy forests, husky rides and a visit to Santa himself, under skies that may dance with the Northern Lights. Best Dec–Mar
• USA Orlando Theme parks, pool days and Florida sunshine, planned so the whole family enjoys every minute. Best Mar–May and Oct–Nov

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