If you're someone who needs a holiday to look forward to, but constantly struggle to narrow down your shortlist of destinations, then you're in luck.

We've highlighted some of the best holiday destinations for every month of the year, whether you're looking to escape for some sunshine, want ideas for your next family holiday, or even want to start planning for next winter so you have something to make the often dreary season that little bit more exciting.

Whether that's heading to Northern Spain in the summer to catch a glimpse of a rare Total Solar Eclipse, or finally ticking off the cherry blossoms in Japan, to enjoying the Canary Islands without the peak holiday crowds, we've rounded up our top picks.

Check out our guide below, including where to book deals and packages to each of them...

• Where is hot and sunny every month of the year including Spain, Portugal and Greece

January

It's never too late to book in a last-minute holiday! If you are eyeing up a spontaneous January getaway, then the Caribbean islands could tick all of the boxes; beautiful beaches, near-guaranteed hot and sunny weather, bustling resorts and plenty of things to see and do if you fancy an adventure. Barbados, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic are particularly popular spots, and the good news is that this late in the month you can find plenty of late deals too.

• LoveHolidays has Caribbean holidays from £549pp - book on loveholidays.co.uk


• TUI has Jamaica holiday packages from £931pp - book on tui.co.uk


• On the Beach has Caribbean deals from £930pp - book on onthebeach.co.uk

February

2026 is going to be the best year in a decade to see the Northern Lights, as it brings the solar maximum. This rare event sees the Sun’s heightened magnetic activity release charged particles that collide with Earth’s atmosphere, creating brighter and more frequent auroras. Scientists are expecting it to peak until March 2026, so in February you could still get some of the best possible chances of witnessing the Aurora. Tromso in Norway is already a firm favourite with explorers thanks to its dark skies, but it also offers a plethora of activities from whale watching to a tour of its iconic Arctic Cathedral. Meanwhile for those who love rugged landscapes, Thingvellir in Iceland is another great Aurora viewing spot with plenty of scenic hikes to enjoy in the daytime too.

• Fred. Olsen offers up Northern Lights cruises from £1,699pp - book on fredolsencruises.com


• Loveholidays has Northern Lights packages from £139pp in 2026 - book on loveholidays.co.uk

March

If seeing Japan's Cherry Blossoms is on your bucket list, March is one of the best months when the flowers tend to be in full bloom. Head to the likes of Mount Yoshino in the Nara Prefecture which reportedly has over 30,000 trees with 200 varieties blooming over the mountain, while the Philosophers Walk in Kyoto is lined with the beautiful trees and offers visitors an easy 30-minute walk to explore. Hirosaki Park is another of Japan's best spots to watch the cherry blossoms, but for some of the best views you may want to head to Hirosaki Castle specifically.

• Wendy Wu Tours offer eight-day holidays from £4590pp including the blossoms - book on wendywutours.co.uk


• Great Rail Journeys offers 14 days from £4,299pp in March - book on greatrail.com

April

Spain starts to get warmer weather in April and if you head outside of the Easter school holidays, then you'll find plenty of deals and smaller crowds. Seville is a must-visit city already given its incredible food, beautiful Royal Alcazar palace and impressive Plaza de Espana, but April is a particularly exciting time to visit though as its world-famous fair takes place, with plenty of flamenco shows, live music, local markets and fun events taking place. This year the event will take place between 21-26th April.

• easyJet Holidays has Seville city breaks from £472pp - book on easyjet.com


• British Airways has Seville holidays from £410pp - book on ba.com

May

Fancy a UK break? Then it's worth having Stirling on your radar. The Scottish city recently celebrated its 900th anniversary, not to mention it was named as one of the world's best destinations to visit in 2026 by TimeOut. There's plenty of history to explore at Stirling Castle or the National Wallace Monument, as well as an abundance of picturesque walks in the region. It's also a short drive across to Edinburgh if you fancied a bit of city-hopping! Budget train operator Lumo is also set to launch a direct route from London to Stirling in spring 2026, so it'll be even easier to get exploring.

• Lumo is launching a new London to Stirling route - find out more on lumo.co.uk


• Lastminute.com has hotels from £50 a night - book at lastminute.com


• Premier Inn has hotels in Stirling City Centre from £90 a night - book at premierinn.com

June

Porto in Portugal has been enjoying a burst of popularity in recent years, in part as it's become a hit with the social media crowd. This underrated city boasts plenty of breathtaking landmarks including tiled buildings, its iconic São Bento with intricate mosaics making up the walls, the vintage tram, the Pont Luis I bridge crossing the Duomo River, and some major kudos in terms of pretty places from the world's most beautiful bookshop to the world's most beautiful McDonalds.

• Thomas Cook offers Porto holidays from £119 - book on thomascook.com


• LoveHolidays has packages from £149pp - book on loveholidays.co.uk

July

The USA, Canada and Mexico will be the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, so it's no surprise that they're expected to get an influx of tourists over the month. Naturally this means bigger crowds and likely higher prices, but for sports fans it's set to make for a unique way to experience the three countries.

Host cities in Canada will be Toronto and Vancouver, while in Mexico it will be Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. Over in the USA, matches will take place in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay Area.

• Virgin Holidays offers a plethora of US holiday packages - find out more on virginatlantic.com.
  


• On the Beach has Mexico holidays in July from £850pp - book at onthebeach.co.uk


• Newmarket Holidays offers a wide array of Canadian tours - find out more on newmarketholidays.co.uk

August

Spain is already a popular destination for Brits in August given its short flight time from the UK and beautiful beaches, for something truly spectacular, you may want to head to Northern Spain to the likes of Oviedo, Gijón, Santander, Bilbao, Burgos, Zaragoza. That's because these will be the best spots in August 2026 from which to watch a total solar eclipse set to take place. (Majorca is also tipped to have some great views).

• TUI has Spain holidays from £354pp in August - book at tui.co.uk


• Thomas Cook offers Spain breaks from £220pp - book on thomascook.com

September

Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast offer 20-28C weather that's ideal for wandering around and exploring the charming villages, eating al fresco and still getting plenty of beautiful sunset views. As the school holidays will be over, it also means that the area gets a little quieter, but as the season isn't completely done there is still plenty of atmosphere to be found in the bars, hotels and restaurants.

• British Airways offers a range of Amalfi coast holidays - book at ba.com


• Travelsphere offers an 8-day Amalfi Coast, Pompeii & Capri escorted tour from £1,599pp - book at travelsphere.co.uk
  

October

The Canary Islands are an ideal location in October if you're after some hot and sunny weather, given that they can still enjoy temperatures of up to 27C. It's warm enough to enjoy the beaches, have a sunset cocktail on a terrace, but cooling down enough in the mornings that you can take on the hiking trails on the beautiful volcanic landscapes too. With October half term prices do tend to rise, but they're some of the best options closest to the UK where you can still enjoy hot weather.

• Loveholidays has Canaries packages from £129pp - book at loveholidays.com


• Lastminute.com has packages from £206pp to the Canaries - book at lastminute.com

November

For a mix of culture, beaches and city breaks, Morocco ticks all of the boxes; plus it has the added bonus of still boasting balmy weather in November. For beaches head to Agadir where you'll find soft sands, a wide array of hotels and plenty of beautiful ocean views. For a city break, there's nowhere quite like Marrakech with its bustling markets, historic landmarks and beautiful Riads you can call home away from home.

• Loveholidays has Agadir getaways from £129pp - book on loveholidays.com


• easyJet Holidays offers Marrakech city breaks from £319pp - book on easyjet.com

December

Winter holidays aren't always about escaping for some sunshine. If the lead up to the festive period has you wanting to check out Christmas markets, then Germany is Europe's jewel in the crown for these festive events. Berlin and Munich are the famous ones and hence draw in the big crowds, but if you want something a little more underrated, why not head to Esslingen? This medieval town with its beautiful streets, twinkling lights and that all-important mulled wine packs just as much charm, without the hordes of tourists.

• Expedia can be a good source for hotels and flights closest to Esslingen - book on expedia.co.uk

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