Flights and hotels
Red Sea holidays: Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh or El Gouna?
Coral reefs a few strokes from the beach, desert mountains on the horizon and warm winter days. How to choose your Red Sea resort, and eight hotels we would book.
- 8 min Mins
Winter sun
Winter sun holidays: where to go from December to February
- 9 min Mins
From a four hour hop to the Canaries to a long flight to the Caribbean or Thailand. Where it is warm in winter, how to book flight and hotel together and twelve hotels we rate.
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Flights and hotels: city breaks, winter sun and the Arctic
Everything you need to book flights and a hotel together or separately, with guides to city breaks, winter sun and the far north.
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Cape Verde holidays: Sal or Boa Vista for winter sun
Atlantic trade winds, long white beaches and sunshine when Europe is grey. Which island to pick, when to go and six hotels for a Cape Verde holiday.
- 8 min Mins
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Christmas holidays 2026: sun, snow or a city abroad
Christmas lunch by the pool, a reindeer sleigh in the dark or carols on Fifth Avenue. How to choose a Christmas holiday abroad, when to book and ten hotels we would pick.
- 8 min Mins
Northern lights
Northern lights holidays: Tromsø, Iceland, Lapland or Svalbard?
Green ribbons over a frozen lake, a hot pool under the sky and a guide who knows where the clouds are thin. Where to go, how to book and nine hotels for a northern lights holiday.
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Lapland holidays: Rovaniemi, Saariselkä or Levi?
Blue light at noon, reindeer by the road and a glass roof for watching the sky. Where to go in Finnish Lapland, how to book flight and hotel, and seven places to stay.
- 8 min Mins
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Tromsø holidays: how to get there and where to stay
Tromsø is easier to reach than most people think. How to fly there from the UK, get from the airport into town, and the hotels best placed for the northern lights.
- October 09, 2026
- 6 min Mins
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How to get to Svalbard: flights, rules and hotels
Longyearbyen is just a few hours from Oslo. How to get to Svalbard from the UK, what to know before you go, and four hotels in the world’s northernmost town.
- October 09, 2026
- 6 min Mins
City break
New York city break: flights, hotels and where to stay
- 7 min Mins
JFK or Newark, train or taxi, Manhattan or Brooklyn? How to plan flights and a hotel in New York, plus four hotels in four corners of the city.
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London city break: flights, hotels and where to stay
From the arrivals hall to your hotel room in under two hours. Which London airport to choose, how to get into town, and four hotels we love staying at.
- 7 min Mins
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Paris city break: flights, hotels and where to stay
From Charles de Gaulle or Orly to a café in the Marais in just over an hour. How to get into Paris, when a package makes sense, and four hotels we love.
- 7 min Mins
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Rome city break: flights, hotels and where to stay
From Fiumicino to an espresso on Piazza Navona in under an hour. How to get into Rome, when a package makes sense, and three hotels around the Spanish Steps.
- 6 min Mins
Ready for departure
From the terminal to your hotel room: here are our guides.
Flight and hotel together, or separately?
A package with flights and hotel in one booking is often the easiest option and can lower the total price, especially for weekends and peak season holidays. Booking separately lets you choose airline, departure and hotel freely. In the guides below we show both, and explain which airport to choose and how to get into town.
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City breaks with flights and hotel
London city break: airports, trains and four hotels from the Strand to King’s Cross.
Paris city break: Charles de Gaulle, Orly or the Eurostar, and hotels in the Marais and Saint-Germain.
Rome city break: from Fiumicino to the Spanish Steps.
New York city break: JFK or Newark, Manhattan or Brooklyn.
Winter sun and holiday packages
Winter sun holidays: short, mid and long haul from December to February.
Christmas holidays abroad: sun, snow or a city.
Heading north
How to get to Tromsø: flights, the coastal ship and harbour hotels.
How to get to Svalbard: flights, rules and hotels in Longyearbyen.
How to get to the Faroe Islands: flights from Edinburgh, London and Copenhagen, and hotels in Tórshavn.
Lapland holidays: Rovaniemi, Saariselkä and Levi compared.
Northern lights holidays: Tromsø, Iceland, Lapland and Svalbard.
Frequently asked questions about flights and hotels
Is it cheaper to book flights and a hotel together?
It often is, especially for weekends and peak season, because a package can lower the total price and gives you one booking. Compare it with booking separately if you want a particular hotel or airline.
How far ahead should I book flights and a hotel?
For a city break, four to six weeks ahead is often enough, but two to three months is safer for popular weekends. Christmas, February half term and Easter should be booked earlier.
Are package holidays ATOL protected?
Flight inclusive packages sold by UK travel companies are usually ATOL protected. Check the protection details in your booking confirmation before you pay.
What is the difference between a package holiday and booking separately?
A package combines flights and hotel in one booking, often with one price and one place to manage changes. Booking separately gives more freedom, but each part is its own contract.