Long haul holidays

From the liveliness of Cancun itself to the more bohemian Tulum, Mexico is the perfect destination for a blissed-out beach break with your significant other. For something truly special, splash out on an All Inclusive holiday resort on the Riviera Maya. Not all that far away from there in Florida, USA, couples can head to the glamorous city of Miami with its fantastic nightlife, enticing Latino food, and hip South Beach. Or, for a more laidback sun-kissed beach break, why not give Fort Lauderdale a try?

Long haul family holidays will give your kids memories that will last a lifetime so what better excuse to book that long-awaited trip to Orlando? You’ll need weeks to pack everything in so take your time and choose your parks wisely to make the most of your break – or better still keep coming back for more! For something a bit different, try a Club Med getaway on the white sandy shores of the Dominican Republic or delight in the culture of the Far East? 

Florida is a US state with it all – cities, beaches, nightlife, the world’s best theme parks and fantastic shopping. Inland, you have the world-famous Orlando region complete with Walt Disney World, waterparks, shopping and entertainment. If you want to see a different side to the Sunshine State, head to the Keys off the tip of the mainland and the famous Everglades. 

Mexico has everyone covered! Couples will love soaking up the sun from its serene beaches and trendy hotels. Families can dive right into the fun activities from ziplining over the Caribbean to swimming in cenotes (water-filled sinkholes), and snorkeling in its eco parks. Looking for the perfect base? Known for its luxury All Inclusive resorts, you’ll find dreamy hotels close to Cancun’s clubs and Riviera Maya’s stunning beaches as well as retreats that are just a short hop from Playa del Carmen’s buzzing town and must-visit night markets. 

Thailand is a tick all the boxes type of destination. From the famous beach backdrops of Koh Phi Phi to luxury retreats in Koh Samui and Phuket’s 5 star restaurants, lively nightlife and must-see temples - Thailand holidays are great at any age. Go from relaxing on a hammock to immersing yourself in the culture with a trip to its floating markets. But whatever you do, don’t forget to sample the street food for an amazing combination of sweet, spicy and sour flavours.

Want to head on a long haul holiday without travelling too far? Dubai’s the perfect choice. Taking around 7 hours to get there from the UK, you don’t have to spend as long on the plane for a taste of something exotic. A long list of luxury hotels, year-round sun, desert adventures, must-visit malls - there’s so much to do here. And it’s not just for adults either! Kids will love its world-famous aquarium, theme parks, water parks. Not to mention the world’s largest bouncy castle!
 

Long haul holidays don’t get much more tropical than Mauritius. This far-flung gem is all about chilling out by the Indian Ocean with a cocktail in hand. You could easily spend most of your trip sprawled out on its paradise-like beaches, but there’s so many reasons to explore further. Tuck into the tastiest Creole dishes, discover natural wonders like Seven Coloured Earth (multi-coloured sand dunes), and spot amazing wildlife. Oh and did we mention, there’s a bunch of watersports too, whether you want to take it easy on a catamaran or soar through the skies on a parasail.