Our starting point
The right setting and room matter, but so do journey time and the time you actually have together.
Holiday type
Romantic getaways
Anniversaries, proposals and time away that feels personal rather than packaged.
Where we would start for romantic getaways
Venice, Malta, Bruges and Budapest suit a long weekend, and Lake Garda, Corfu, Croatia and Madeira a full week. Marrakech is where we saw in the New Year, with a dawn balloon flight over the plain, so the Morocco guide is written from our own trip.
City
Europe
Venice
A city that works especially well as the first or final chapter of a longer Italian trip.
Beach and resort We’ve been
Europe
Malta
History, swimming, restaurants and easy short-break energy in a compact destination.
City We’ve been
Europe
Belgium
Brussels, Bruges and events like Tomorrowland, all within easy reach of the UK.
City We’ve been
Europe
Hungary
Budapest leads, with grand architecture, food and an easy short-break shape.
Beach and resort
Europe
Lake Garda
Lake views, towns with distinct personalities and easy links to Verona and Venice.
Beach and resort We’ve been
Europe
Corfu
Green scenery, coves, villas and resorts that range from peaceful to lively.
Touring We’ve been
Europe
Croatia
Historic towns, islands and clear water, with the route deciding whether it feels relaxed or rushed.
Destination We’ve been
Europe
Portugal
Coasts, cities and islands with direct options from Yorkshire and Manchester.
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Touring We’ve been
Africa
Morocco
Cities, coast and mountains with a strong sense of place close to Europe.