Featured Destinations
We’ve selected a handful of destinations and brought everything together in one place — flights, accommodation, experiences and our “How to Do It” tips — making trip planning simpler from the very beginning. Each featured destination has been chosen because it offers something different, from island escapes and winter sun to cultural adventures and bucket-list experiences.
✈️ Barcelona, Spain
Why We Picked It
Barcelona combines extraordinary architecture, Mediterranean beaches, atmospheric old quarters and one of Europe’s great food scenes. Spend your days discovering Gaudí, wandering the Gothic Quarter, eating your way through local markets or relaxing beside the sea. September adds warm weather and the city’s colourful La Mercè celebrations.
Who it’s best for
City breaks • Couples • Food lovers • Architecture lovers • Culture seekers • Beach-and-city breaks • Friends’ trips • Football fans • Weekend escapes
Fun fact
Barcelona’s distinctive Eixample isn’t made up of ordinary square blocks. The corners were deliberately cut away at 45-degree angles, creating the unusual octagonal blocks that give the neighbourhood its instantly recognisable appearance from above.
Air-Holiday Insight
Don’t automatically stay around La Rambla. Eixample, Gràcia and Poblenou can offer a more relaxed base, while Barcelona’s excellent public transport keeps the major sights within easy reach.
Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Book the big Gaudí sights ahead. Sagrada Família and Park Güell are Barcelona essentials, but relying on last-minute availability can limit your choice of entry times.
- Barcelona really does work as a beach-and-city break. Its urban beaches make it easy to swap sightseeing for a few hours beside the Mediterranean.
- September can be particularly lively. La Mercè brings concerts, traditions and celebrations across Barcelona, usually around 24 September.
- You don’t need to stay in the old city. Barcelona’s metro makes neighbourhoods beyond the Gothic Quarter convenient bases for sightseeing.
Quick Snapshot
- Best for: Architecture, food, culture & beach-city breaks
- Flight time from London: Around 2 hours 10 minutes
- Recommended stay: 3–5 days
- Best months: September & May
- Atmosphere: Creative, energetic & Mediterranean
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✈️ Valletta, Malta
Why We Picked It
Valletta packs an extraordinary amount into one tiny fortified capital. Golden-stone streets, grand churches, harbour views and centuries of Knights of St John history sit alongside rooftop bars, restaurants and waterfront evenings. Better still, Valletta makes a brilliant base for exploring Malta, from the Three Cities to ancient temples and beautiful swimming spots.
Who it’s best for
City breaks • Couples • History lovers • Culture seekers • Food lovers • Short breaks • Island explorers • Architecture lovers • Winter-sun escapes
Fun fact
Valletta has around 320 monuments squeezed into just 55 hectares, making it one of the world’s most concentrated historic areas. The fortified city was planned and built after the Great Siege of Malta, with its foundation stone laid in 1566.
Air-Holiday Insight
Think beyond Valletta itself. Ferries across the Grand Harbour make it easy to pair the capital with the Three Cities, giving you magnificent views back towards Valletta’s fortifications as part of the journey.
Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Valletta is remarkably compact. You can explore much of the historic centre on foot, although its steep streets and steps can make short distances feel surprisingly energetic.
- Don’t book Valletta expecting a beach resort. Stay here for history, food and atmosphere, then travel elsewhere in Malta when you want a proper beach or swimming day.
- September is still very much summer territory. Warm weather and sea temperatures make it possible to combine sightseeing with swimming, so pack for both.
- Malta is small enough to explore from one base. Valletta’s transport connections make day trips practical without changing accommodation every few nights.
Quick Snapshot
- Best for: History, culture, food & island exploring
- Flight time from London: Around 3 hours 10 minutes
- Recommended stay: 4–5 days
- Best months: September & November
- Atmosphere: Historic, golden & Mediterranean
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✈️ Toronto, Canada
Why We Picked It
Toronto mixes big-city energy with waterfront escapes, brilliant food and distinctive neighbourhoods. Head up the CN Tower, explore Kensington Market, catch a major sports game or cross to the Toronto Islands. Best of all, Niagara Falls is close enough for an unforgettable day trip.
Who it’s best for
City breaks • Couples • Food lovers • Families • Sports fans • Culture seekers • First-time Canada visitors • Friends’ trips
Fun fact
Beneath Toronto lies a huge underground world. The PATH network stretches for more than 30 kilometres beneath the city, connecting shops, offices, hotels and transport hubs — meaning you can explore large parts of downtown without even going outside.
Air-Holiday Insight
Don’t spend your whole trip downtown. Kensington Market, Queen West and Toronto’s other neighbourhoods are a huge part of what makes the city interesting.
Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Toronto is a big city. Staying near good public transport makes exploring much easier.
- September brings TIFF. The Toronto International Film Festival runs 10–20 September 2026.
- Give Niagara Falls a full day. It’s one of the easiest major experiences to combine with Toronto.
- Tipping is part of the culture. In Toronto, tipping is expected in restaurants, bars and for many personal services, so remember to allow for it when budgeting.
Quick Snapshot
- Best for: Food, culture, neighbourhoods & Niagara Falls
- Flight time from London: Around 8 hours direct
- Recommended stay: 4–6 days
- Best months: September & May
- Atmosphere: Multicultural, energetic & cosmopolitan
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✈️ Greenland
Why We Picked It
Greenland is adventure on an extraordinary scale. Icebergs drift through vast fjords, colourful settlements sit beneath Arctic mountains and the Greenland Ice Sheet stretches beyond the horizon. Come for sailing, hiking and whales in the warmer months or Northern Lights, snow and dog sledding in winter.
Who it’s best for
Adventure travellers • Couples • Photographers • Wildlife lovers • Hikers • Northern Lights seekers • Arctic explorers • Bucket-list trips • Unique escapes
Fun fact
Greenland is the world’s largest island, yet there are no roads connecting its towns. Travelling between communities means flying, sailing or, in some areas and seasons, travelling by helicopter, snowmobile or dog sled.
Air-Holiday Insight
Choose your Greenland base before planning anything else. Ilulissat, Nuuk, South Greenland and the Arctic Circle offer very different trips, and travelling between them isn’t like hopping between cities by road or rail.
Worth Knowing Before You Book
- Greenland isn’t one single destination. Where you stay determines the landscapes, activities and transport you’ll experience.
- Food and everyday costs can be high. Many goods have to travel huge distances to reach Greenland, so allow more in your budget.
- Weather can change your plans. Build some flexibility around flights, boats and weather-dependent excursions.
- The seasons create completely different holidays. Summer favours sailing and hiking; winter and spring bring snow-based Arctic adventures.
Quick Snapshot
- Best for: Icebergs, Arctic scenery, wildlife & adventure
- Flight time from London: Typically 6–9+ hours with connections
- Recommended stay: 5–7 days
- Best months: September & March
- Atmosphere: Remote, dramatic & otherworldly
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