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Christmas Day · 25 Dec 2026

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Best breaks · Mon–Fri

25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Leave cost Take 3 leave days Gain 10 days off · 3.3×

Leave days you take

29 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026

Bank holidays utilised

Christmas Day 25 Dec 2026
Boxing Day 28 Dec 2026
New Year’s Day 1 Jan 2027

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Reykjavik
Iceland
Summer brings near-endless daylight and winter a chance of the northern lights, with hot springs in every season.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Reykjavik Things to do · Tiqets in Reykjavik
Madeira
Portugal
Mild weather all year makes Madeira a fine place for levada walks and gardens, even in the middle of winter.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Madeira Things to do · Tiqets in Madeira
Tenerife
Spain
Winter sun is the draw, with beaches on the coast and the volcanic landscape of Mount Teide inland.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Tenerife Things to do · Tiqets in Tenerife

19–28 Dec 2026

Leave cost Take 4 leave days Gain 10 days off · 2.5×

Leave days you take

21 Dec 2026, 22 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026

Bank holidays utilised

Christmas Day 25 Dec 2026
Boxing Day 28 Dec 2026

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Reykjavik
Iceland
Summer brings near-endless daylight and winter a chance of the northern lights, with hot springs in every season.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Reykjavik Things to do · Tiqets in Reykjavik
Madeira
Portugal
Mild weather all year makes Madeira a fine place for levada walks and gardens, even in the middle of winter.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Madeira Things to do · Tiqets in Madeira
Tenerife
Spain
Winter sun is the draw, with beaches on the coast and the volcanic landscape of Mount Teide inland.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Tenerife Things to do · Tiqets in Tenerife

20–29 Mar 2027

Leave cost Take 4 leave days Gain 10 days off · 2.5×

Leave days you take

22 Mar 2027, 23 Mar 2027, 24 Mar 2027, 25 Mar 2027

Bank holidays utilised

Good Friday 26 Mar 2027
Easter Monday 29 Mar 2027

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Lisbon
Portugal
Spring and autumn bring mild days for the hills and trams, and a longer break leaves a day for Sintra.
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Rome
Italy
Spring and autumn are comfortable for long days on foot between ancient sites, piazzas and quiet churches.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Rome Things to do · Tiqets in Rome
Valencia
Spain
A city beach, the Turia gardens and the rice fields of the Albufera make a relaxed few days in mild weather.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Valencia Things to do · Tiqets in Valencia

26 Mar – 4 Apr 2027

Leave cost Take 4 leave days Gain 10 days off · 2.5×

Leave days you take

30 Mar 2027, 31 Mar 2027, 1 Apr 2027, 2 Apr 2027

Bank holidays utilised

Good Friday 26 Mar 2027
Easter Monday 29 Mar 2027

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Lisbon
Portugal
Spring and autumn bring mild days for the hills and trams, and a longer break leaves a day for Sintra.
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Rome
Italy
Spring and autumn are comfortable for long days on foot between ancient sites, piazzas and quiet churches.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Rome Things to do · Tiqets in Rome
Valencia
Spain
A city beach, the Turia gardens and the rice fields of the Albufera make a relaxed few days in mild weather.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Valencia Things to do · Tiqets in Valencia

1–9 May 2027

Leave cost Take 4 leave days Gain 9 days off · 2.3×

Leave days you take

4 May 2027, 5 May 2027, 6 May 2027, 7 May 2027

Bank holidays utilised

Early May bank holiday 3 May 2027

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Lisbon
Portugal
Spring and autumn bring mild days for the hills and trams, and a longer break leaves a day for Sintra.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Lisbon Things to do · Tiqets in Lisbon
Rome
Italy
Spring and autumn are comfortable for long days on foot between ancient sites, piazzas and quiet churches.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Rome Things to do · Tiqets in Rome
Inverness and Loch Ness
Scotland
Long spring and summer evenings give time for Loch Ness, the Highland glens and a slow drive along the coast.
Things to do · Tiqets in Inverness and Loch Ness

29 May – 6 Jun 2027

Leave cost Take 4 leave days Gain 9 days off · 2.3×

Leave days you take

1 Jun 2027, 2 Jun 2027, 3 Jun 2027, 4 Jun 2027

Bank holidays utilised

Spring bank holiday 31 May 2027

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Lisbon
Portugal
Spring and autumn bring mild days for the hills and trams, and a longer break leaves a day for Sintra.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Lisbon Things to do · Tiqets in Lisbon
Rome
Italy
Spring and autumn are comfortable for long days on foot between ancient sites, piazzas and quiet churches.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Rome Things to do · Tiqets in Rome
Inverness and Loch Ness
Scotland
Long spring and summer evenings give time for Loch Ness, the Highland glens and a slow drive along the coast.
Things to do · Tiqets in Inverness and Loch Ness

28 Aug – 5 Sep 2027

Leave cost Take 4 leave days Gain 9 days off · 2.3×

Leave days you take

31 Aug 2027, 1 Sep 2027, 2 Sep 2027, 3 Sep 2027

Bank holidays utilised

Summer bank holiday 30 Aug 2027

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Inverness and Loch Ness
Scotland
Long spring and summer evenings give time for Loch Ness, the Highland glens and a slow drive along the coast.
Things to do · Tiqets in Inverness and Loch Ness
Lake District
England
Longer daylight from spring to autumn leaves room for a lake cruise in the morning and a fell walk after lunch.
Things to do · Tiqets in Lake District
Reykjavik
Iceland
Summer brings near-endless daylight and winter a chance of the northern lights, with hot springs in every season.
Flights from London (all airports) · Aviasales to Reykjavik Things to do · Tiqets in Reykjavik

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25 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

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26 Mar – 4 Apr 2027

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1–9 May 2027

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29 May – 6 Jun 2027

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28 Aug – 5 Sep 2027

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