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🌍 This Week’s Featured Destinations

This week’s featured destinations, with flights, experiences and full “How to Do It” details in one place.

Don’t Just Visit — Experience It

🌍 Hand-Picked Travel Deals

💡 All prices are based on example dates and departure airports. Other airports, room status and travel dates are available through the booking link, but final prices may vary.

✈️ Flight Deal

🌴 London ➜ Seville, Spain
📅 15 April 2026
💸 £20pp + Trip Coins
🔁 Direct flight (2h 45m)
April is a brilliant time to visit Seville — warm sunshine without the intense summer heat, relaxed plazas, and lively old-town streets perfect for slow evenings and tapas hopping.

🕒 Flight time: 2hrs 30m
🌍 Location: Seville, Spain
🌡️ Avg temp: April: 24°C
🚍 Transfers: 20–25 minutes from Seville Airport into the city centre. 🚖 It’s always worth pre-booking Airport transfers to get the best price.
🚗 Hire a car: Not essential — the historic centre is walkable and well connected by public transport
🏨 Where to stay: We 💙 Hotel Fernando III. We recommend staying in Santa Cruz for the best first-time Seville experience — walkable landmarks, atmospheric old-town streets, and everything right on your doorstep.
🛏️ Hotel highlights: A beautiful boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century mansion in the Santa Cruz district, featuring a rooftop plunge pool, elegant Andalusian design, and views towards the Giralda just moments away.
🎟️ Things to do: Explore the Real Alcázar, visit Seville Cathedral and climb La Giralda, wander Barrio Santa Cruz, watch a flamenco show, take a sunset cruise along the Guadalquivir River 💃⛪
🧳 Use Bounce to store luggage before check-in or after check-out and make the most of your day.
ℹ️ Based on 1 adult, limited availability at this price with Wizz Air; prices are live and may change, and CO₂e emissions are 9% lower than average for this route.

✈️ Accommodation Deal

🏨 La Terrazza Sul Campo Rooming House
🌍 Siena, Tuscany, Italy
📅 6-9 March
💸 £753 (Saving £249 + Earn One Key Points)
Visit Siena in March for quieter medieval streets, early spring sunshine, and the chance to explore Tuscany’s rolling countryside without the summer crowds.

🌡️ Avg temp: March: 15°C (cool mornings and mild afternoons)
✈️ Best airport: Florence Airport (FLR)
🕒 Flight time from London: Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes
🚍 Transfers: Around 1 hour 15 minutes by private transfer or car from Florence Airport to central Siena; train connections are available but require a change.
🚗 Hire a car: Not required. The hotel sits within Siena’s historic centre (a restricted traffic zone), and everything is walkable. You can use the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.
🏨 Where you’re staying: La Terrazza Sul Campo Rooming House, perfectly positioned overlooking Piazza del Campo, ideal for walking everywhere within the medieval city walls.
🧳 Use Bounce to store luggage before check-in or after check-out and make the most of your day.
🎟️ Things to do: Join a Tuscan cooking class, take part in a traditional leather workshop, head out on a guided Chianti wine tour, enjoy a scenic boat cruise or explore the city and landmarks at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour.
💡 Tip: March offers fewer crowds, making it easier to enjoy Siena’s historic centre and secure reservations at popular restaurants.
ℹ️ Price notes: Based on 1 standard room staying in March. The hotel does not offer meals, but you’re right in the centre of Siena with cafés, trattorias and restaurants just steps away.

💸 All Inclusive Package – Adults Only Luxury

🌞 8 nights 🌴 Costa Mujeres, Mexico
📅 7 May – 15 May 26
🏨 8 nights at Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres – Adults Only – All Inclusive
✈️ Direct British Airways flights from London
🧳 Cabin + checked baggage included
💸 £2,324.71 per person
✨ Save £1,234
🎁 Earn One Key Points on your trip

🌡️ Weather: Early May in Costa Mujeres brings hot, tropical sunshine with temperatures typically around 28–32°C ☀️
🏨 Hotel highlights – Ocean Allure Costa Mujeres (Adults Only, All Inclusive): Beachfront, adults-only luxury designed for pure relaxation 🌴 With 5 outdoor pools (including a lazy river), 2 swim-up bars, and 8 restaurants, everything from cocktails to gourmet dining is included 🍹✨ Junior Suites offer garden views, with upgrade options to Pool View or Swim-Up suites for that extra indulgence 💦 There’s also a spa for total unwind time and even a bowling alley 🎳 — perfect for couples or friends wanting a stress-free escape.
📍 Flight info: Direct return flights from London Gatwick with British Airways ✈️ Cabin and checked baggage included.
🚗 Getting around: Costa Mujeres is around 35–45 minutes from Cancun Airport. Pre-booked airport transfers are strongly recommended for a smooth, door-to-door arrival. Cancun is a busy international airport, and you may be approached by unofficial transport providers as you exit — it’s best to head directly to your confirmed transfer point and follow your booking instructions for a stress-free start to your holiday.
🎟️ Things to do (if you fancy exploring): Catamaran cruises ⛵, Isla Mujeres day trips 🏝️, snorkelling adventures 🤿, cenote swims 💦 or evenings in nearby Cancun’s hotel zone 🍸 — though with this resort, you may not want to leave.
ℹ️ Price notes: 7–15 May. £2,324.71pp. Save £1,234 and earn One Key Points. Prices are live and may change — flights, rooms and extras can be adjusted during booking.

💸 Fly-Cruise

All-Inclusive Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Sydney
🗓️ 16 Nights
💳 From £2,999 pp
🚢 Celebrity Cruises – Celebrity Edge
📅 26 February 2027 – Flights from London included, with one night pre- and post-cruise
⚓ Route: Sydney → Newcastle → Scenic Cruising → Sydney → Newcastle → Yorkeys Knob → Port Douglas → Airlie Beach → Yorkeys Knob → Port Douglas → Scenic Cruising → Sydney

⚠️ Latest Travel Updates

Cyprus Travel Update

The UK FCDO is not currently advising against travel to Cyprus, meaning holidays to the island are still going ahead as normal.

However, the advice was updated on 5 March 2026 following a suspected drone impact at RAF Akrotiri, and the FCDO says that wider regional tensions could lead to security risks and potential travel disruption.

If you’re travelling to Cyprus soon, keep an eye on airline updates, follow local guidance and check the latest FCDO advice before departure.

And as always, make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers unexpected disruption.

Cyprus remains one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations — with its warm climate, historic sites and beautiful coastline — but staying informed before travelling is always the best approach.

If you are thinking about or going to Cyprus – see our blog for ideas and inspiration.

Updated: 11 March 2026


💡Top Travel Tip

✈️ Travel Tip — If the FCDO Changes Travel Advice Before You Fly

If the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) changes the travel advice for your destination before departure, don’t panic — but do act quickly.

First, check the exact wording of the advice. There’s a big difference between “exercise increased caution” and “advise against all travel”.

If the advice changes to “against all travel” or “against all but essential travel”, most travel insurance policies will no longer cover the trip — but airlines and package providers will usually offer changes, credit, or refunds.

Next, contact your airline, tour operator, or booking provider to see what options are available. Many will offer free changes when official government advice changes.

Finally, check your travel insurance policy wording. If the trip becomes non-covered after booking, your insurer may still guide you on what your options are.

💡 Tip: Always check FCDO advice a few days before travel, not just when booking.

✨ Seasonal Spotlight

💡 All prices are based on example dates and departure airports. Other airports, room status and travel dates are available through the booking link, but final prices may vary.

Dreaming of warm beaches, golden light and a break from the winter chill? These sunshine escapes bring the heat back into your travel plans — from quick hops to long-haul paradise and bucket-list brilliance.

Our Seasonal Spotlight is refreshed regularly to reflect the best winter sun destinations throughout the year.

🌊 West Algarve Coast — Sagres & Carrapateira

Escape to wild Atlantic cliffs, wide empty beaches and peaceful villages at the edge of Europe. A calm winter-sun escape with bright days, fresh sea air and dramatic scenery.

💡 How to Do It:

✈️ Airport: Faro (FAO)
🕒 Flight time: approx. 2h 45m from the UK
🚖 Transfers: It’s always worth pre-booking airport transfers — Faro Airport to Sagres or Carrapateira takes around 1h–1h 15m.
🌡️ Average temps: • Dec 18°C • Jan 17°C • Feb 18°C • Mar 19°C • Apr 21°C
🚗 Hire a car: Recommended — perfect for cliff drives, coastal viewpoints and quiet beaches along the west coast. See our Car Hire page for tips.
🏨 Where to stay: Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort — spacious sea-view rooms and villas, direct beach access, peaceful winter atmosphere and on-site dining with Atlantic views. ✨ Prefer space & flexibility? This area is ideal for self-catering apartments and longer, slower stays.
📦 Packages: Winter flight-and-hotel bundles often unlock better value here than booking separately, with quieter hotels and lower seasonal rates.
🎟️ Must-do experiences: Sunset at Cape St Vincent, coastal walks along the Fishermen’s Trail, winter beach strolls in Carrapateira, fresh seafood lunches and scenic drives between dramatic viewpoints. ✨

🌴 Paphos, Cyprus

Sun-washed coastlines, ancient ruins and reliable Mediterranean winter sunshine. Golden afternoons by the harbour, scenic coastal walks and mild evenings.

💡 How to Do It:

✈️ Airport: Paphos International Airport (PFO)
🕒 Flight time: Around 4h 30m from the UK
🚖 Transfers: 15–25 mins to main hotel areas (harbour, Coral Bay, Kato Paphos). Pre-book for the best price.
🌡️ Average temps: Feb 18°C • Mar 20°C • Apr 23°C
🏨 Where to stay: Seafront resorts and boutique hotels near the harbour or Coral Bay. We love the stylish adults-focused Almyra Hotel for its sea views, contemporary design and excellent spa.
📦 Packages: Paphos works perfectly as a package holiday, especially in winter when flight + hotel deals offer excellent value.
🎟️ Must-do experiences: Take a sunset coastal cruise past the harbour castle, or enjoy a full-day jeep safari into the Troodos Mountains with traditional village stops and homemade cookies.

🌴 Barbados

Blue skies, warm seas and golden Caribbean sunsets — Barbados is winter sun wrapped in island charm. Chic beachfront resorts, vibrant dining and picture-perfect palm-lined shores make Carlisle Bay a dream winter escape.

💡 How to Do It:

✈️ Airport: Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
🕒 Flight time: 8–9h from the UK – find flights
🚖 Transfers: It’s always worth pre-booking airport transfers to get the best price and a smooth arrival to your hotel. Taxi or shuttle to west & south coast resorts (20–40 mins)
🌡️ Average temps: Dec 28°C • Jan 27°C • Feb 28°C • Mar 29°C • Apr 29°C
🚗 Hire a car: Optional — taxis and island tours are easy to arrange
🏨 Where to stay: Radisson Aquatica Resort Barbados — beachfront on Carlisle Bay, turquoise Caribbean waters, great sunset views and easy access to Bridgetown.
🎟️ Must-do experiences: Catamaran cruise with snorkelling and turtles, sunset beach walks with a rum punch, explore colourful Bridgetown, or relax on Barbados’ famous white-sand beaches.
💰 Top tip: Booking flights + hotel together often costs less than booking separately ✈️🏨

🌺 Seminyak, Bali

Tropical sunsets, laid-back beach cafés and warm island breezes — a dreamy escape from winter. Think golden shorelines, slow mornings by the pool and warm evenings filled with Bali’s famous charm.

💡 How to Do It:

✈️ Airport: Denpasar-Bali Airport (DPS)
🕒 Flight time: 17–18h with one stop, no direct flights.
🚖 Transfers: Taxi or private driver to Seminyak (20–30 mins)
🌡️ Average temps: Dec 27°C • Jan 27°C • Feb 27°C
🚗 Hire a car: Not needed
🏨 Where to stay: The Seminyak Beach Resort & Spa — a top pick for breathtaking beach views & a short stroll to Eat Street. Pure Luxury is their priority.
🎟️ Must-do experiences: Jewellery and perfume making classes, waterfall hikes, surf lessons and horse riding. More idea’s here.

Make the most of the season with our curated Spring Escapes, chosen for sunshine, scenery and fewer crowds.
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🏛 Culture Before the Crowds

🍀Dublin

Fun fact: Dublin’s St Patrick’s Festival runs for several days, not just 17 March — with hundreds of performers and marching bands from around the world taking part in the main parade.

💡 How to Do It:
✈️ Airport: Dublin (DUB)
🕒 Flight time: approx. 1h–1h 20m from most UK airports. Fares can start from around £15 one way depending on route and season.
🚖 Transfers: Transfer into the city centre takes around 20–30 minutes. Pre-book if arriving on parade weekend — it gets busy.
🏨 Where to stay:
Best overall location: City Centre / St Stephen’s Green (walk everywhere, good balance of energy and comfort)
If you want to be in the middle of it: Temple Bar (maximum atmosphere, expect noise and higher rates)
Quieter option: Docklands or Ballsbridge (easy access, calmer evenings)
Self-catering option: Apartments around Docklands, Smithfield or Grand Canal offer more space and flexibility — ideal for groups or longer stays during the busy parade weekend.
📦 Packages: March flight-and-hotel bundles usually offer better value than booking separately — especially for peak parade dates when city-centre hotels sell out fast.
🎟️ Must-do experiences: National St Patrick’s Day Parade, live traditional music sessions, Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar atmosphere, coastal walk in Howth for a breather from the crowds. ✨
🧳 Top tip: Use Bounce to store luggage before check-in or after check-out and make the most of your day.

🍀Cork

Fun fact: Cork often brands itself as Ireland’s “real capital” — and its St Patrick’s Day parade is known for its strong community focus and creative local performers.

💡 How to Do It:
✈️ Airport: Cork (ORK)
🕒 Flight time: approx. 1h–1h 20m from many UK airports. Fares can start from around £18 one way depending on route and season.
🚖 Transfers: Cork Airport is just 15–20 minutes from the city centre. Pre-book if arriving on parade weekend — it can get busy.
🏨 Where to stay:
Best overall location: City Centre (Patrick Street / Grand Parade area — walk to parade routes, pubs and restaurants)
If you want to be close to the action: Around Oliver Plunkett Street for easy access to bars and live music
Quieter option: Victorian Quarter or near the River Lee (central but calmer in the evenings)
Self-catering option: Apartments around the city centre or near the River Lee offer extra space and flexibility — ideal for groups or longer St Patrick’s stays.
📦 Packages: March flight-and-hotel bundles often offer better overall value than booking separately — especially as central hotels fill quickly for parade weekend.
🎟️ Must-do experiences: Cork’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, traditional music sessions in cosy pubs, English Market food stops, day trip to Kinsale, scenic drives along the Wild Atlantic Way – hire a car here.
🧳 Top tip: Use Bounce to store luggage before check-in or after check-out and make the most of your day.

💚 Chicago

Fun fact: Chicago has been dyeing its river green since 1962 — and the exact dye formula is still kept secret.

💡 How to Do It:
✈️ Airport: Chicago O’Hare (ORD) or Chicago Midway (MDW)
🕒 Flight time: approx. 8–9 hours from the UK. Fares can vary widely around event dates, so early booking makes a difference.
🛫 Buy flights: Compare fares early — St Patrick’s weekend can push prices up quickly.
🚖 Transfers: Pre-book your airport transfer for a smoother arrival — especially on St Patrick’s weekend when the city gets busy. O’Hare to downtown takes around 35–45 minutes depending on traffic.
🏨 Where to stay:
Best overall location: River North or The Loop (walk to river viewing points and skyline attractions)
If you want to be in the middle of it: Stay close to Michigan Avenue for easy access to river bridges and parade routes
Quieter option: West Loop (great restaurants, slightly calmer evenings)
Self-catering option: Downtown apartments offer extra space — ideal for groups travelling together for the event weekend.
📦 Packages: US flight-and-hotel bundles can help smooth out peak event pricing and often offer better overall value than booking separately.
🎟️ Must-do experiences:
Watch the river dyeing from a bridge early in the morning, explore Millennium Park, skyline views from 360 Chicago, architectural river cruise, deep-dish pizza night.
🚗 Car hire: If you plan to explore beyond the city — Lake Michigan shoreline, small Illinois towns or even a road trip extension — hiring a car gives you flexibility. For city-only stays, public transport is usually easier.

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