When it comes to travel options, the UK should consider itself rather lucky. With continental Europe right on its doorstep, a whole list of sunny havens, crystal clear waters and cultural delights are just a couple of hours away on a plane.
However, sometimes it is worth just adding on a few extra hours to see what other continents may have to offer. Mid-haul flights, roughly four to six hours long, can take travellers as far as northern Africa and the Middle East if you fancy swapping medieval architecture in European cities for ancient necropolises in Egypt.
If you are a wine aficionado who has explored every juicy grape variety the vines in Italy’s wine regions have to offer, maybe it is time to venture further afield to Madeira to sample a different assortment of tipples. For tourists led by their lust for food, it could fare well to swap French fine dining for some sought-after Nordic cuisine.
It’s not just cultural sightseeing and indulgence in tasting menus that mid-haul destinations will provide, as there is a whole array of beach resorts, kid-friendly hotels and tranquil spots under the sun that are worth travelling a little further afield, such as a trip out to Tenerife for a family holiday.
Whether it’s an extended city break or a fly-and-flop beach getaway, we have rounded up our top picks for the best mid-haul destinations within reach of the UK.
1. Rhodes, Greece
Flight time: 4h 30m
While it takes a little less time to get to some other Greek destinations, a journey to Rhodes is worth the extra few hours in a plane seat. Spring and winter deliver mild and pleasant weather, but moving into the summer months, the island is blessed with high average temperatures getting close to 30C.
There are beach resorts and hotels aplenty, from accommodation designed for families to five-star luxury pads, and it’s not just its white, pebbly sands and the clear waters of the Aegean that this Dodecanese island has to offer. Rhodes’ extensive and impressive history can be explored through its historical landmarks, from its fortified medieval Old Town to the Acropolis in Lindos.
Where to stay
There are plenty of beach resorts to choose from on the island’s sprawling coast, but if you…
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