Holiday packages and honeymoons from the UK

Popular for: Luxury hotels, world-class shopping, year-round sunshine, and a mix of modern city, beach and desert in one trip.

Things to do

• Go up the Burj Khalifa for views across the city
• Shop and watch the fountain show at Dubai Mall
• Take a desert safari with dune driving and a camp dinner
• Explore old Dubai: the creek, the gold and spice souks and the Al Fahidi district
• Spend a day at a water park such as Aquaventure at Atlantis The Palm, or relax on the beach
• Visit the Museum of the Future or take a boat ride around the marina

Best time to go: The cooler months, roughly November to March. Summers are very hot.

Ideal for: Couples, families, shoppers and short city-and-beach breaks.

What we can arrange: City stays, beach resorts, shopping and desert experiences, popular all year with families and couples.

Popular for: Honeymoons and luxury island escapes, with overwater villas, clear lagoons and coral reefs.

Things to do

• Snorkel or dive the house reefs and see tropical fish and, with luck, turtles or rays
• Sleep in an overwater villa above the lagoon
• Take a sunset cruise, often with a chance of spotting dolphins
• Enjoy a private beach dinner or a sandbank picnic, offered by many resorts
• Try kayaking, paddleboarding and other watersports
• Book a spa treatment, or visit a local island to see everyday island life

Best time to go: The dry season, roughly December to April. It is warm all year, with more rain from around May to October.

Ideal for: Honeymooners, couples and anyone wanting a quiet, luxury beach escape.

What we can arrange: Overwater villas, beach villas and private-island resorts. Boat or seaplane transfers are part of many stays and can be included in your quote.

Popular for: Good-value beach and all-inclusive resorts, rich history, great food and city breaks in Istanbul.

Things to do

• Visit Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
• Take a Bosphorus cruise between Europe and Asia
• See Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, with the chance of a hot-air balloon flight (weather permitting)
• Walk the ancient ruins at Ephesus
• See the white terraces at Pamukkale
• Relax at an all-inclusive resort near Antalya or Belek and explore Antalya's old town

Best time to go: Roughly May to October for the beaches. Spring and autumn are good for Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Ideal for: Families, couples, culture lovers and anyone after an all-inclusive holiday.

What we can arrange: All-inclusive resorts around Antalya and Belek, city breaks in Istanbul, and Cappadocia for something different.

Popular for: Sunshine, beaches, tapas, lively cities and islands, all within a short flight of the UK.

Things to do

• See Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell in Barcelona
• Visit the Prado Museum and Retiro Park in Madrid
• Explore the Alhambra palace in Granada
• Spend beach days on the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca or the Balearic Islands
• Walk or stargaze around Mount Teide in Tenerife
• Enjoy tapas and local food in Seville or San Sebastián

Best time to go: Roughly May to October for the beaches. Spring and autumn suit city breaks, and the Canary Islands are mild all year.

Ideal for: Families, couples, groups of friends and city-and-beach breaks.

What we can arrange: Mainland costas, the Balearic and Canary Islands, and city breaks in Barcelona and Madrid.

Popular for: Tropical islands, street food, temples and great value, from busy Bangkok to quiet beaches.

Things to do

• Visit Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Pho temple
• Hop between islands such as Phi Phi from Phuket or Krabi
• Try street food and take a Thai cooking class
• Explore Chiang Mai's temples and night markets
• Snorkel, kayak or take a longtail boat trip
• Relax on the beaches of Phuket, Krabi or Koh Samui

Best time to go: Roughly November to April for most of the popular beaches, when it is drier and cooler.

Ideal for: Couples, honeymooners, food lovers and adventurous travellers.

What we can arrange: Island resorts in Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui, combined with a few nights in Bangkok.

Popular for: Ancient history and sunny Red Sea resorts, great for diving and snorkelling.

Things to do

• See the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
• Cruise the Nile between Luxor and Aswan
• Visit Luxor's Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
• Dive or snorkel the coral reefs of the Red Sea
• Take a desert jeep or quad safari
• Stay at a beach resort in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh

Best time to go: Roughly October to April for sightseeing, when it is cooler. The Red Sea is warm for most of the year.

Ideal for: History lovers, divers, families and sun seekers.

What we can arrange: Red Sea resorts at Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, with Cairo and Luxor for history.

Popular for: Theme parks in Orlando, city breaks in New York, shows in Las Vegas and beach resorts in the Caribbean.

Things to do

• Spend days at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando
• See the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and a Broadway show in New York
• Walk the Las Vegas Strip and take a day trip to the Grand Canyon
• Relax on Miami's beaches
• Snorkel, sail and enjoy beach days in the Caribbean
• Combine a city break with a beach stay in one trip

Best time to go: Orlando is popular all year and New York is lovely in spring and autumn. The Caribbean is generally best from roughly December to April, with hurricane season from around June to November.

Ideal for: Families, couples, shoppers and twin-centre trips.

What we can arrange: Orlando theme parks, New York and Las Vegas, plus Caribbean beach resorts.

Popular for: History, art, food and beautiful scenery, from famous cities to the coast.

Things to do

• See Rome's Colosseum, the Vatican Museums and the Trevi Fountain
• Ride a gondola through the canals of Venice
• Visit the Uffizi Gallery and the Duomo in Florence
• Take a boat trip along the Amalfi Coast or to Capri
• Tour Tuscany's hill towns and vineyards
• Eat your way through pasta, pizza and gelato

Best time to go: Roughly April to June and September to October, when it is warm but less crowded than summer.

Ideal for: Couples, honeymooners, culture and food lovers.

What we can arrange: Rome, Venice and Florence, or the Amalfi coast for a slower, scenic trip.