Your next elsewhere
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A glimpse of where "elsewhere" can mean — five fully-planned itineraries below, and a few more places we can't stop thinking about.

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Destinations

Five itineraries UK travellers actually search for

Each card pins and stacks as you scroll — real regions, real hotel tiers, real answers pulled from the DataBank.

ES · 01

Spain

Costa del Sol & Andalusia — Malaga, Marbella, Ronda

Spain remains the undisputed #1 holiday spot for UK travellers thanks to year-round sunshine, sub-3-hour flights, familiar hospitality and huge regional diversity.

Why Costa del Sol?British travellers return for 300+ days of annual sunshine, 2.5-hour direct flights from all major UK regional airports, and rich Andalusian heritage.
Itinerary5 days
Hotel tiers3, incl. Marbella Club
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GR · 02

Greece

Crete & the Greek Islands — Chania, Heraklion, Elafonisi

A perennial favourite for idyllic beaches, authentic taverna hospitality, ancient history and crystal-clear Aegean waters.

Why Crete?The longest summer season in Greece, direct UK flights, legendary Cretan gastronomy and the Minoan ruins of Knossos.
Itinerary5 days
Hotel tiers3, incl. Daios Cove
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TR · 03

Turkey

Turquoise Coast & Antalya — Lara Beach, Belek, Kaleici

Unmatched 5-star all-inclusive value, sprawling waterpark resorts and warm Mediterranean waters at prices unbeatable in Western Europe.

Why Turkey for value?Ultra-all-inclusive 5-star resorts with private waterparks and fine dining, at a fraction of Western European costs.
Itinerary5 days
Hotel tiers3, incl. Maxx Royal Belek
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PT · 04

Portugal

The Algarve — Albufeira, Vilamoura, Sagres

The UK's go-to Atlantic paradise for championship golf, golden cliffside beaches, fresh seafood and welcoming family resorts.

Why the Algarve?300+ days of sunshine, golden limestone cliffs, award-winning golf and short direct flights from every major UK airport.
Itinerary5 days
Hotel tiers3, incl. VILA VITA Parc
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UAE · 05

United Arab Emirates

Dubai & Palm Jumeirah

The UK's #1 year-round luxury and winter-sun destination — guaranteed hot weather, world-record attractions, and direct 7-hour flights.

Why Dubai for winter sun?Guaranteed 28–32°C winter sunshine, tax-free shopping and daily direct flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.
Itinerary5 days
Hotel tiers3, incl. Atlantis The Royal
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No-fly cruises

Three ways to sail straight from the UK

Family · No-fly

Canary Islands & Madeira

P&O Cruises — Arvia or Iona

14 nights taking in Madeira, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Lisbon and Vigo — GBP onboard, a kettle in every cabin, zero flight baggage limits.

Departs Southampton, UK
Over-55s · Boutique

Norwegian Fjords

Saga Cruises — Spirit of Discovery

12 nights through Bergen, Geirangerfjord, Flåm, Ålesund and Stavanger — 100% balcony cabins, all-inclusive drinks, door-to-door UK chauffeur service.

Departs Portsmouth or Southampton
Adults-only · Modern

French Daze & Ibiza Nights

Virgin Voyages — Resilient/Valiant Lady

7 nights to Marseille, Cannes, Palma and an overnight in Ibiza — no buffets, 20+ specialty eateries included, complimentary Wi-Fi.

Departs Portsmouth, UK
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Featured destination

Guaranteed winter sun, 7 hours away

United Arab Emirates

Dubai & Palm Jumeirah

"Dubai provides guaranteed 28–32°C winter sunshine during the cold UK winter months, world-class safety, tax-free shopping and iconic luxury resorts like Atlantis."
— UK TRAVEL DATABANK 2026 · WHY BRITS LOVE DUBAI
Further afield

Four more places we can't stop thinking about

Beyond our five core itineraries — not yet fully itinerarised in the DataBank, but searched for constantly by UK travellers. Enquire and we'll build the trip from scratch.

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CY · 06

Cyprus

Paphos & the West Coast

Near-year-round Mediterranean sun, UNESCO-listed mosaics and the legendary Aphrodite's Rock — plus English spoken everywhere and a flight time under 5 hours from most UK airports.

UNESCO ruinsAphrodite's RockYear-round sun
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IS · 07

Iceland

Reykjavik & the Golden Circle

Northern Lights season, geothermal spas at the Blue Lagoon, and glacier-carved waterfalls within a short drive of the capital — a favourite short-haul adventure break, just under 3 hours away.

Northern LightsBlue LagoonGolden Circle
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EG · 08

Egypt

Cairo, Luxor & the Red Sea

The Pyramids of Giza and Nile river cruises paired with Red Sea resort diving — one of the strongest value-for-money long-haul options for UK travellers, with direct flights from around 5.5 hours.

Pyramids of GizaNile cruisesRed Sea diving
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IT · 09

Italy

Rome, Amalfi & Tuscany

From Rome's ancient core to the cliffside towns of the Amalfi Coast and the rolling hills of Tuscany — unmatched variety city-to-coast, with flights under 3 hours from every major UK airport.

Amalfi CoastRoman historyWorld-class food
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Answer-engine ready

The questions UK travellers actually ask

Structured for FAQPage schema — every answer is pulled directly from the DataBank so it's eligible for Google AI Overviews and "people also ask."

British travellers return to Spain's Costa del Sol for its reliable 300+ days of annual sunshine, short 2.5-hour direct flights from all major UK regional airports, exceptional value all-inclusive resorts, and rich Andalusian cultural heritage.

Crete offers the longest summer season in Greece, direct flights from London and UK regional airports, legendary Cretan gastronomy, dramatic volcanic beaches, and world-famous Minoan sites like Knossos.

Turkey provides ultra-all-inclusive 5-star beach resorts featuring private waterparks, fine dining and extensive entertainment at a fraction of the cost of Western European destinations, backed by strong non-euro conversion value.

The Algarve offers over 300 days of sunshine, world-famous golden limestone cliffs, award-winning golf courses, short direct flights from all major UK airports, and exceptional seafood along the Atlantic coast.

Dubai provides guaranteed 28–32°C winter sunshine during the cold UK winter months, world-class safety, tax-free shopping, iconic luxury resorts like Atlantis, and direct daily flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham.

By the DataBank

What's actually live in this build

5
Fully itinerarised destinations
15
Curated hotels, 3 tiers each
3
No-fly UK cruise itineraries
300+
Days of sun, Spain & Portugal

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