From Valentine’s to Venice, the Six Nations to Sharm El Sheikh, here’s our pick of the week’s best holiday ideas.
1. The last-minute booking: Berlin from £38
It’s not too late to catch a cool flick at the 62nd Berlinale film festival, which runs until 19th February, screens 395 films including big premieres. You can wave at the stars on the red carpet, and snap up last-minute half-price tickets, at the festival’s hub in Potsdamer Platz. Find flights to Berlin
2. The romantic getaway: New York from £292
It’s never too late to whisk your Valentine away. A recent poll rated New York as the third most popular place for a romantic break. Take a horse-drawn carriage through Central Park, take a trip to the top of the Empire State Building (or the 70-story Rockefeller Center) and stroll hand-in-hand in Staten Island Botanical Gardens. Find flights to New York
3. The Italian job: Venice from £24
Get on your fanciest frock, and a mask, for one of Europe’s most extravagant events, the Carnevale Venezia, which runs until 21 February. Do it in style and grab a ticket for the showpiece Venezia Romantica Gala Dinner and Ball at the Hotel Danieli – only 450 euros a pop. Find flights to Venice
4. The winter sun holiday: Sharm El Sheikh from £204
If you’re fed up with the big freeze, hit the escape key and seek out some winter sun. In March the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh enjoys a very pleasant average temperature of 23C, and the sea is lovely and warm, making it superb for scuba diving. Find flights to Sharm El Sheikh
5. The skiing trip: The French Alps from £76
Skiers and boarders in search of perfect powder should fly to Chambery – ‘gateway to the French Alps’ – for quick access to the slopes. From here it’s just one hour to several of France’s top ski resorts including La Tania, Courchevel, Méribel, Megeve and Valmorel. Find flights to Chambery
6. The sporting break: Dublin from £33
Rugby fans will be descending on Dublin for the Six Nations clash between Ireland and Scotland on 10th March. The Guinness is guaranteed to be in full flow as supporters socialise pre- and post-match, so sample the atmosphere, and the famous brew, for yourself. Find flights to Dublin
7. The city break: Bremen from £24
Bremen may not immediately spring to mind for a European city break, but you can get really cheap flights there! Admire the architecture in the chocolate box Schnoor quarter, and chill with a locally-brewed Becks on the Schlachte Promenade beside the River Weser. Find flights to Bremen
8. The summer holiday: Orlando from £265
The film franchise may have finished but Harry Potter fans will have a magical time at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando. Book your flight to Florida’s theme park heaven now for summer and be in your kids’ good books for ever! Find flights to Orlando
9. The Easter break: Rome from £36
The atmosphere in Rome at Easter is electric as tens of thousands of people make a pilgrimage to the city. Visit the Vatican, join the Stations of the Cross procession through the streets of Rome or simply take in attractions like the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum. Find flights to Rome
10. The Jubilee jamboree: London from £26
Book your travel now to join in the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations. See the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in London on 3 June. Featuring a flotilla of 1,000 boats from around the world, led by the Queen in the Royal Barge, plus music and fireworks, it’s sure to be one big party. Find flights to London
