Long Haul Holidays

Popular Long Haul Holiday Destinations

Mexico

Mexico is one of the world’s best-loved package holiday destinations, largely because of all the amazing all inclusive resorts. The convenience of these resorts makes it ideal for anyone seeking a stress-free week on the beach, cocktail in hand!

Dubai

The towering metropolis of skyscrapers and shopping malls in Dubai make it the New York of the East, where visitors can enjoy fantastic water parks, world class shopping and the world’s only 7-star hotel! The surrounding desert is ideal for indulging your adventurous side with a camel safari or quad bike tour.

Thailand

Wherever you go in Thailand you can expect to live like a king (or queen!) on next to nothing. Barter at street markets in Bangkok, party in Phuket or spa in Ko Samui, and enjoy the feeling of splashing out while barely spending any money at all!

Cape Town

South Africa is incredibly cheap, particularly in terms of food and drink, so a Room Only or B&B stay is definitely recommended - all inclusive/full board is very hard to find unless you’re staying at a safari lodge. The locally produced meat and wine is excellent, so you can eat extremely well on the cheap!

How to Find Cheap Long Haul Holidays

Know the shoulder seasons: Shoulder season is the period between the high prices of peak season and the bad weather of off-peak, when you can still get pretty good weather but avoid the high price tag. It’s the best of both worlds and means you'll be able to get a faraway cheap holiday!

Look at in-resort costs: Choose a destination with a low cost of living so you can minimise accommodation costs by booking room only and eating out for cheap. It also reduces the general pressure of saving; once you’ve paid for your flights and a hotel your required spending money will be minimal.

Book an indirect flight: Direct flights are obviously the fastest and most convenient option, but also the most expensive. By booking indirect flights for your faraway holidays, you can save a lot of money even if the wait between flights is only a few hours.

Stay for longer: To make the longer flight really feel worth it, long haul holidays are best enjoyed on a 2-week break; a 14-night package is usually only marginally more expensive than a 7-night one anyway.