Getting the most out of your travel in any given year often means planning early. This is another way of saying that the best time to set your holidays for the coming year into motion is right now.
This year, the data suggests that UK-based travellers are looking for a combination of meaningful ‘slow’ experiences, more traditional sunshine-chasing, and cultural wow-factor. But exactly where might these kinds of trips be enjoyed? Let’s consider a number of great destinations.
Mediterranean Sunshine Escapes
There are a number of good reasons that so many travellers in the UK seek the Mediterranean. The culture is familiar, the flight times are short, the costs are reasonable, and the weather is balmy for much of the year. Fuerteventura holidays are a popular way to enjoy a sun-drenched, inspiring week or two beside the sea. The rest of the Canary Islands might be equally compelling, depending on your personal preferences.
Eastern Europe’s Cultural Hotspots
A number of major cities in Eastern Europe are beginning to shed their reputation for low-cost, booze-fuelled stag adventures, and starting to lean more into their history and heritage. Kraków, Budapest, and Prague are all benefiting from the ‘intentional’ travel movement, which emphasises depth and immersive stories. You’ll be able to enjoy the historic sections in the morning, and the nightlife later on.
Alpine and Mountain Retreats
If you want to spend an action-packed week engaged in intense physical exercise, surrounded by natural beauty, and having a great deal of fun while you’re doing so, then a skiing adventure might be exactly what’s required. Many Alpine resorts, however, have just as much to offer even when there’s no snow on the mountain. Summer is a great time to soak up the mountain views, and to enjoy a cosy stay in Switzerland, Austria, Italy, or the south of France.
Long Haul Adventures for “Big Moment” Travel
Some holidays you’ll repeat just once or twice in your life – or not at all. By embracing this, and planning a big, multi-week trip to a far-flung destination, you’ll be able to dive deep into what your destination has to offer when it comes to culture and natural beauty. This might mean a backpacking adventure through the Andes, or a road trip across the United States. By taking your holiday planning to the next level, you’ll spend a little more – but you’ll ensure that you remember it for the rest of your days!
