The 5 Best Trips to Book Now for Autumn and Winter Escapes
The Girls’ Long Weekend Away
Gran Meliá Victoria, Palma
Fresh from a stunning €12 million renovation, the Gran Meliá Victoria has reclaimed its place as one of Palma’s most glamorous addresses. Perched on the Paseo Marítimo with sweeping sea views, this five-star icon blends Belle Époque charm with a modern, design-led edge.
Inside, expect spacious rooms, polished service, and the option to upgrade to the Red Level, unlocking VIP extras and access to a private lounge. Outside, you’ll find two pools, a serene spa, and the city’s newly reimagined promenade on your doorstep. Palma Cathedral, Bellver Castle, and the Old Town are all within a leisurely stroll. Girls trips are special so treat yourself.
Hotel + Flights || £3,716 for 4 Adults for 3 Nights leaving from Edinburgh Airport on 3rd October. Cost per person - £929*
The Luxury Halt-term Family Holiday
Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, Cyprus
For a half-term escape that balances luxury with family-friendly ease, Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort makes the perfect choice. Set on the sun-soaked southwest coast of Cyprus, this five-star retreat feels like its own Mediterranean village, with cascading pools, landscaped gardens, and a private sandy cove.
Families can stretch out in spacious suites, some with private pools, while younger guests are kept entertained with a kids’ club, outdoor cinema, and endless water sports. Parents, meanwhile, can recharge in the Cleopatra Spa or linger over dinners at one of the resort’s stylish restaurants.
It’s that mix of glamour and practicality that makes Cap St Georges so appealing—every generation has space to unwind, but the service and setting never lose their sense of polish. With Jet2holidays handling the details, it’s a half-term that feels effortless from start to finish.
Hotel + Flights || £13,108 for 2 Adults and 2 Children (under 12) for 7 Nights leaving from Glasgow Airport on 11th October. Cost per person - £3,277*
The Romantic City Break Getaway
The Hoxton Vienna
Vienna has always been a city for lovers, and The Hoxton gives it a thoroughly modern setting. Housed in a reimagined 1950s landmark, this design-led hotel mixes mid-century cool with a playful sense of romance, from velvet textures to retro art touches.
Couples can linger over breakfast at the bistro, take in city views with cocktails on the rooftop at Cayo Coco, or retreat to Salon Paradise, the hotel’s speakeasy bar where the lights are low and the soundtrack is vinyl. Rooms range from snug and intimate to spacious and light-filled, all wrapped in The Hoxton’s signature style.
Perfectly placed between the leafy Stadtpark and the Belvedere, the city’s grand architecture and café culture are just a stroll away.
Hotel + Flights || £1,032 for 2 Adults for 3 Nights leaving from Edinburgh Airport on 13th November. Cost per person - £516*
The Couples Escape to the Sun
Villa Fibonacci, Costa Adeje
For couples looking to swap grey skies for golden horizons, Villa Fibonacci in Costa Adeje is the ultimate private hideaway. This contemporary villa unfolds across sleek interiors and a vast sun-drenched terrace, with an infinity-style pool that seems to spill straight into the Atlantic.
Days here are unhurried—lounging side by side, soaking in the rooftop hot tub, or watching the sun dip behind La Gomera with a glass of wine in hand. And when you want a change of pace, Costa Adeje’s beaches, boutiques, and restaurants are just minutes away.
Hotel + Flights || £16,044 for 6 Adults for 5 Nights leaving from Edinburgh Airport on 4th December. Cost per person - £2,674*
The Indulgent Solo Holiday
SMY Mediterranean White Resort, Santorini
Sometimes, the ultimate gift is time to oneself—and SMY Mediterranean White Resort in Santorini delivers that with serene elegance. This adults-only hideaway, just steps from Agia Paraskevi’s black-sand shore, balances Cycladic charm with Boho-meets-barocco style and contemporary flair.
Imagine mornings spent wandering its quiet gardens, afternoons poolside with a calm swim-up bar at hand, then evenings savouring small plates and local wine under Grecian twilight. With only 65 rooms, each offering a private balcony, terrace, or even shared plunge pools, the atmosphere is intimate and gracefully uncluttered.
Whether you’re unwinding on the sundeck or exploring the charm of Kamari and Fira just a short drive away, every moment here is effortlessly indulgent.
Hotel + Flights || £998 for 1 Adults for 7 Nights leaving from Edinburgh Airport on 2nd October.*
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