Month 01
January
Winter sun · Caribbean dry season
Best places to go on holiday in January
Escape the January chill. The Caribbean is at its brightest, the Maldives at its driest, and Cape Town is enjoying its long southern summer.
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A month-by-month guide to the best holidays — beach, family and long-haul. Curated by Bradley Travelstore, ATOL Protected, with live prices and low deposits.
Twelve months, twelve shortlists
Best places to go on holiday, every month of the year.
We track prices daily across every major operator so we know when each destination is at its best. Pick a month, pick a shortlist, and speak to a real expert on 020 3355 5060.
Month 02
February
Half-term sun · Long-haul warmth
Best places to go on holiday in February
A brilliant month to swap grey skies for a long-haul beach — Thailand is hot and dry, the Maldives is glorious, and Dubai is at its most comfortable.
Month 03
March
Spring shoulder · Long-haul favourites
Best places to go on holiday in March
Mid-shoulder season pricing meets some of the year's best weather. The Canaries warm up, Dubai stays golden, and the Caribbean still shines.
Month 04
April
Easter holidays · Mediterranean opens
Best places to go on holiday in April
The Mediterranean wakes up in April. Greece begins its season, Cyprus is already warm, and the Canaries are perfect for an Easter family week.
Month 05
May
Mediterranean shoulder · Value season
Best places to go on holiday in May
Arguably the best-value month of the year. Greece, Spain and Cyprus are warm but quiet — Ikos Resorts and Sani Resorts are at their most considered.
Month 06
June
European summer · School holidays begin
Best places to go on holiday in June
The Mediterranean hits its stride. Greek islands, Spanish coast and Portugal are all warm, and Hawaii opens for a quieter early-summer window.
Month 07
July
Peak family season
Best places to go on holiday in July
The biggest family month of the year. Greece, Spain, Cyprus, Portugal and the Canaries are all in full swing — book early and secure the best rooms.
Month 08
August
Summer peak · Long-haul family
Best places to go on holiday in August
August is Mediterranean at its hottest. It's also a wonderful month for long-haul family travel — Hawaii, Thailand's dry islands and Mauritius all shine.
Month 09
September
Shoulder season · Adults-only favourite
Best places to go on holiday in September
The connoisseur's month. Warm seas, thinner crowds and softer prices across Greece, Cyprus, Portugal and the Canaries.
Month 10
October
Half-term sun · Late shoulder
Best places to go on holiday in October
October half-term is one of the year's biggest weeks. The Canaries and Cyprus stay warm, and Dubai starts its cool season — a perfect family window.
Month 11
November
Winter sun begins · Long-haul season
Best places to go on holiday in November
The classic winter-sun month. The Maldives reopens its dry season, Dubai is glorious, and the Caribbean welcomes its high-season sunshine.
Month 12
December
Festive season · Long-haul luxury
Best places to go on holiday in December
The most-asked month of the year. Festive travel to the Caribbean, the Maldives and Dubai — plus late-availability winter sun deals in the Canaries.
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