Island holidays
Island holidays give travellers a relaxing beach experience, whether it's a tranquil break on an exotic isle you need or an action-packed week away to your favourite destination. From far-flung tropical beaches to more familiar resorts closer to home, island holidays offer days filled with reclining on golden sands or taking to the seas to explore the many miles of coastline. Whether you are looking to spend lazy days doing nothing but peaceful sunbathing, or while away the hours pursuing active water sports, an island holiday can offer the perfect break all year round.

Island holidays - From the Greek Islands, to the Spanish Balearics and Canaries
European island holidays include many well-known and best-loved destinations for British tourists, all popular choices for a spring and summer break. Surrounded by the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greek Island holidays conjure up images of white-washed houses and azure blue seas, and incorporate well-developed islands such as Corfu, Rhodes, Kos and Crete, as well as more peaceful unspoilt havens such as Samos, Lesbos, Paxos and Skopelos. Island holidays in the Mediterranean include the Spanish Balearic Islands, with Majorca and Ibiza offering something for everyone, from lively and commercial tourist spots to peaceful traditional villages, and the quieter Menorca remaining a perennial family favourite. The Canaries in the Atlantic Ocean offer island holidays with year-round sunshine, great beaches and varied landscapes, together with plenty of accommodation and a vast array of entertainment options. The best time for a European island holiday is between May and September, when the temperatures are high, and the days are long and filled with sunshine. Many island holidays boast numerous charter flights directly landing at their international airports, with others requiring ferry and boat crossings from the mainland.

Island holidays - Travel to far-off lands for a taste of tropical paradise
For those looking for more exotic shores, island holidays include popular long-haul destinations such as the Caribbean, the Maldives and the Seychelles, all offering a taste of tropical paradise and the perfect choice for a romantic couples' holiday or honeymoon. Ideal for those looking to escape the cold British weather, exotic long-haul island holidays can enjoyed throughout the winter months. A fabulous choice for scuba divers and snorkellers, island holidays offer the chance to discover the many underwater reefs filled with colourful tropical fish, and fascinating wrecks and dive sites. Coastal breezes provide fantastic conditions for boating, sailing and cruising on an island holiday, with the pristine coastlines lined with crystal-clear waters and warm seas perfect for all manner of water sports.

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