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Top 2021 Destinations

Whether you just have time for a short weekend break in Europe or you want to head further afield to exotic shores for a couple of weeks, we’ve selected the hottest destinations for you to visit right throughout the year...

Short Haul

The best weekend breaks abroad with flight times under 3 hours

Panoramic view from Miradouro das Portas do Sol of the Alfama district of Seville with its red rooftops.

Panoramic view from Miradouro das Portas do Sol of the Alfama district of Seville with its red rooftops.

Short Haul: Spring (March – May)Lisbon, Portugal

Looking out along the coastline of Nice and over the bright blue Côte d'Azur.

Looking out along the coastline of Nice and over the bright blue Côte d'Azur.

Short Haul: Summer (June – August)Nice, France

The sun sets over Florence, reflecting on the Arno River as it flows under the Ponte Vecchio.

The sun sets over Florence, reflecting on the Arno River as it flows under the Ponte Vecchio.

Short Haul: Autumn (September – November)Florence, Italy

The elaborate neo-gothic Hungarian Parliament Building nestled on the eastern bank of the Danube River.

The elaborate neo-gothic Hungarian Parliament Building nestled on the eastern bank of the Danube River.

Short Haul: Winter (December – February)Budapest, Hungary

Mid- Haul

Our top picks for fantastic trips, all within 7 hours

Birds flying over the rooftops of Istanbul as the sun sets.

Birds flying over the rooftops of Istanbul as the sun sets.

Mid Haul: Spring (Mar – May)Istanbul, Turkey

Aerial view of Split's white buildings and red rooftops beside the turquoise Adriatic Sea.

Aerial view of Split's white buildings and red rooftops beside the turquoise Adriatic Sea.

Mid Haul: Summer (Jun – Aug)Split, Croatia

The main square (Jemaa el-Fnaa) in Marrakech glows at night with the fires of street vendors cooking food.

The main square (Jemaa el-Fnaa) in Marrakech glows at night with the fires of street vendors cooking food.

Mid Haul: Autumn (Sep – Nov)Marrakech, Morocco

The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, one of the tallest hotels in the world, looks like a sail rising from the sea.

The Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, one of the tallest hotels in the world, looks like a sail rising from the sea.

Mid Haul: Winter (Dec – Feb)Dubai, UAE

Long Haul

Faraway shores with travel times of 7 hours or more

View of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel which is designed to look like a boat sitting above the three 55-storey towers.

View of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel which is designed to look like a boat sitting above the three 55-storey towers.

Long Haul: Spring (Mar – May)Singapore

Hills rise up from the ocean as the Pacific Coast Highway curves round the turquoise water.

Hills rise up from the ocean as the Pacific Coast Highway curves round the turquoise water.

Long Haul: Summer (Jun – Aug)California, USA

The Sydney Opera House at dusk as the pink clouds, peach sky and golden lights reflect in the water.

The Sydney Opera House at dusk as the pink clouds, peach sky and golden lights reflect in the water.

Long Haul: Autumn (Sep – Nov)East Coast, Australia

Boats moored up by the side of the river in Hoi An as the traditional yellow buildings reflect in the water.

Boats moored up by the side of the river in Hoi An as the traditional yellow buildings reflect in the water.

Long Haul: Winter (Dec– Feb)Vietnam

All flight times from London Heathrow, based on data from https://flighttime-calculator.com/

Weather data from https://www.holiday-weather.com/

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