One of the best things about booking with Sunshine.co.uk is the sheer choice of destinations. Whether you dream of a classic Spanish beach break, a Greek island adventure, an all inclusive escape to Turkey or a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Maldives, you’ll find cheap holidays and hotels for it here. This guide is all about where to go, from the top-selling destinations UK holidaymakers love to winter sun hotspots, city breaks and long-haul dream trips, so you can find the perfect place for your next sunny escape.
Spain and the Balearic Islands: Sunshine Favourites
Spain is a perennial favourite with British holidaymakers, and Sunshine.co.uk has holidays to every corner of it. The Costa del Sol is one of the top sellers, with Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella and Puerto Banus offering everything from family-friendly beaches to glamorous marinas. The Costa Blanca is just as popular, especially Benidorm with its lively nightlife and long sandy beaches, and Alicante with its charming old town. Families love the Costa Dorada, where Salou is close to the thrills of Port Aventura, while the Costa Brava and Lloret de Mar are brilliant for beach lovers. City fans can enjoy Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Valencia. Over in the Balearic Islands, Majorca is a top-selling destination with resorts like Alcudia, Magaluf, Palma Nova and Santa Ponsa, while Ibiza is famous for its nightlife and beautiful beaches, and Menorca offers a calmer, more relaxed island escape. With so many resorts and hotel styles to choose from, Spain works just as well for a budget beach break as it does for a luxury escape, which is exactly why it’s always among the top sellers.
The Canary Islands: Year-Round Sunshine
If you want warm weather any time of year, the Canary Islands are hard to beat. Tenerife is one of the most popular destinations on Sunshine.co.uk, with resorts like Costa Adeje, Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos offering fantastic hotels, waterparks and beautiful beaches. Gran Canaria is another favourite, especially the sunny resort of Puerto Rico, while Lanzarote’s Costa Teguise is perfect for relaxing breaks surrounded by dramatic volcanic scenery. Fuerteventura is famous for its long golden beaches and is ideal for families and watersports fans. Because the Canaries enjoy pleasant weather even in the winter months, they’re a top choice for winter sun holidays, half-term getaways and festive escapes. Flights from the UK are also relatively short compared with other winter sun destinations, which makes the Canaries especially easy for families and anyone who wants maximum sunshine with minimum travel time.
Greece, Cyprus and Turkey: Islands, Beaches and All Inclusive Value
Greece is a dream destination for many, and Sunshine.co.uk covers all the favourites. Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Zante, Kefalonia and Skiathos are perfect for beach holidays, while Santorini and Mykonos are ideal for romantic escapes and stunning sunsets. Party lovers flock to Malia in Crete and Kavos in Corfu, and Halkidiki and the Peloponnese offer beautiful mainland coastline. Cyprus is another top seller, with Ayia Napa and Protaras famous for their gorgeous beaches and lively nights, and Paphos and Limassol offering a more relaxed pace. Turkey is a brilliant choice for great-value all inclusive holidays, with Antalya, Belek, Side and Lara Beach offering huge resorts, while Marmaris, Olu Deniz, Bodrum and Kusadasi are perfect for stunning scenery and turquoise seas. Istanbul and Cappadocia are wonderful additions for anyone who loves culture.
Portugal, Italy, Malta and the Rest of Europe
Beyond the classic beach favourites, Sunshine.co.uk has plenty more European gems. The Algarve in Portugal is hugely popular, with Albufeira and Vilamoura offering golden beaches and great golf, while Madeira is a lush, peaceful island with year-round mild weather. Italy offers incredible variety, from the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento to Lake Garda, Lake Como, Sardinia, Sicily and city breaks in Rome, Venice, Florence and Milan. Malta is perfect for a mix of history, sunshine and crystal-clear water, and Croatia, Montenegro, Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach and Albania’s Riviera are fantastic value alternatives. For city breaks, you can explore Paris, Amsterdam, Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Krakow, Lisbon and many more. City breaks are perfect for long weekends, and pairing a hotel only booking with your own flights or choosing a ready-made package gives you plenty of flexibility to plan the trip your way.
Winter Sun Destinations: Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco and Dubai
When the UK turns cold and grey, Sunshine.co.uk is the perfect place to find winter sun. Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, including Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh and Marsa Alam, offer warm weather, all inclusive hotels and incredible snorkelling and diving. Cape Verde’s Sal Island is a fantastic choice for sunshine, white sand and relaxed all inclusive stays. Morocco’s Agadir offers sunny beaches and easy access to Marrakech, while Tunisia’s Hammamet and Monastir are great-value alternatives. Dubai is a glamorous winter sun favourite, with luxury hotels on Jumeirah Beach and Palm Jumeirah, world-class shopping and desert adventures. These destinations are perfect for half-term breaks, Christmas getaways and escaping the winter blues. Booking early for the winter months is always a smart move, as the most popular hotels and school holiday dates tend to fill up quickly once the cold weather arrives.
Long-Haul Holidays: Caribbean, Mexico, USA and Asia
For the trip of a lifetime, Sunshine.co.uk has a great range of long-haul holidays. The Caribbean includes dreamy islands like Barbados, Jamaica, Antigua, St Lucia, the Bahamas and the Dominican Republic, while Cuba offers a unique mix of culture and beaches. Mexico’s Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are famous for stunning all inclusive resorts. In the USA, Florida is a family favourite thanks to Orlando’s theme parks and Miami’s beaches, while Las Vegas, New York and Hawaii are perfect for unforgettable adventures. In Asia and the Indian Ocean, Thailand’s Phuket, Krabi and Koh Samui, the Maldives, Mauritius, Bali, Sri Lanka and Goa offer breathtaking scenery and incredible value. These long-haul holidays make perfect honeymoons, milestone celebrations and bucket-list trips. Booking long-haul as a package through Sunshine.co.uk also means your flights and hotel are protected together, which gives extra peace of mind when you’re travelling a long way from home.
Best Family Holiday Destinations
If you’re travelling with children, some destinations really stand out. Tenerife and Majorca are top choices thanks to their family-friendly resorts, safe sandy beaches and hotels with waterparks and kids’ clubs. Salou on the Costa Dorada is perfect for thrill-seeking families, with Port Aventura just a short trip away, while the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol offer easy flights, plenty of family hotels and lots to do. The Algarve is brilliant for gentle beaches and calm coves, and Turkey’s Antalya region is known for great-value all inclusive resorts with huge pools and entertainment for all ages. For a bigger adventure, Florida is the ultimate family destination, with world-famous theme parks and sunny beaches. Sunshine.co.uk’s Waterpark Holidays and Kids Included Holidays sections make it easy to filter for the best family options in each of these destinations, so you can find a hotel that keeps the kids entertained from morning to night.
Choose Your UK Departure Airport and Start Exploring
One of the most convenient things about Sunshine.co.uk is how many UK airports you can fly from. You can search holidays from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, London Stansted, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Heathrow, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Belfast, East Midlands and many more regional airports, so it’s easy to find a holiday leaving from near you. If you’re not sure where to go, the Where Is Hot guide helps you find destinations with reliably warm weather, and the Inspire Me feature suggests ideas you may not have considered. The site also offers useful travel advice, including health and safety tips, sun safety and water safety guidance, so you can plan with confidence. Head to sunshine.co.uk, choose your destination and departure airport, and find your perfect sunny escape today.