Vacation types

There's a vacation for everyone

Whatever type of vacation you are seeking, you’ll find it here. Perhaps you’ll be basking on a beach, discovering a vibrant city or enjoying precious time with your family, let our travel guides help you decide.

All Inclusive vacations

Booking our All Inclusive vacations offers you fantastic value for money. With flights, accommodation, meals, drinks and most activities as part of your All Inclusive vacation package, you just choose where and when.

All inclusive vacations

Adult-only vacations

No matter what you have planned on your adult-only vacation, sharing moments and creating memories to reminisce over for years to come.

Adult-only vacations

Beach vacations

Whether you’re looking for powder-soft sands to sit back and tan, or the ocean for water sport adventures, getaway for a beach vacation. Listen to the sounds of the sea lapping the shore and kick back beachside.

Beach vacations

Cheap vacations

Booking a good value vacation will help you to relax and enjoy your trip. Spend your days out and about, exploring the destination before returning to a comfy three-star hotel. You can even opt for a self-catering stay to honour your budget.

Cheap vacations

Christmas markets

Maybe it's the glühwein or maybe Christmas markets really are the merriest. Meander through Europe's most markets, in search of the perfect gifts and decorations. If this doesn't kindle your festive spirit, indulge delectable snacks at the stalls.

Christmas markets

City vacations

Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway to Venice, culture-filled weekend in Paris or foodie experience in Barcelona – create your perfect city vacation with us. Take a look at our late deals or enjoy a guaranteed saving with our flight + hotel packages.

City vacations

Family vacations

We know how important vacation time is for everyone in the family. That’s why we have thoughtfully chosen a variety of family-friendly hotels, so you can enjoy every moment of your precious time away.

Family vacations

Fly-drive vacations

Get the most out of your vacation and book a fly-drive vacation with British Airways. Our flight + car rental packages, in partnership with Avis, include all of the mandatory charges that you'll need to drive away and explore at your leisure. With Avis you also have the added reassurance of 24-hour customer support and roadside assistance should you need it.

Fly-drive vacations

LGBTQ+ vacations

Whether you’re planning a romantic escape or want to live it up, you can relax knowing that we’ve got you covered. We’re proud to offer a selection of carefully selected destinations which we think should appeal to LGBTQ+ travellers.

LGBTQ+ vacations

Luxury vacations

Luxury comes in many forms. On the best vacations it’s the little touches as much as the grand gestures that make things special, like personalised service and hassle-free flights. When you book your flights and hotel with British Airways you can travel at a time that suits you.

Luxury vacations

Lakes and mountains

When the snow goes, the Alps become a sublimely beautiful summer vacation destination. Seek the summits in France, Switzerland, Austria and Italy with our guide to the best Alpine vacations up among the lakes and mountains.

Lakes and mountains

Multi-centre vacations

With so many tempting destinations to choose from, why stop at one if you don’t have to. Our multi-centre vacations give you the chance to combine two or more places, so you can make the most of every experience and enjoy twice the vacation.

Multi-centre vacations

New Year's vacations

Bring in the New Year with a vacation abroad. Party under the luminous lights of Las Vegas, watch Edinburgh’s skyline burst with fireworks or discover beach parties in Dubai. Dance and sing the night away in Nashville, or take a night cruise in Prague – the choice is yours, for a New Year’s Eve trip to remember.

New Year's vacations

Summer vacations

What will you do this summer? Soak up the sun on spectacular golden-sand beaches, hike up mountains or cycle down them, go to a music festival with friends or just eat great food, relax and be happy.

Summer vacations

Romantic vacations

Seeing new places with the one you love is the most romantic way to make memories. Your time together is precious and time travelling on romantic getaways opens your eyes to the world and your loved one, for the best moments together.

Romantic vacations

Winter sun

Discover our top worldwide winter sun destinations, to get away from colder climates. Kick back with sunny days in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean tropics. Venture to the US, feel the heat of the Middle East or take it easy in Europe.

Winter sun

Things to do

Get the most out of your vacation and plan your top list of things to do before you go. We have discovered the must-sees and dos in every destination and offer the best experiences you can book in advance on ba.com.

Things to do

Find inspiration in our travel articles...

Four inspiring Italian itineraries

Take yourself on a grand tour of the classical marvels of Italy and get devastatingly distracted on the way. The gelato is silk-soft in Rome, the trattorias are tempting in Tuscany, and, in Sorrento, life hands you lemons. Read up on our fabulous fly-drives.

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Europe: secret family escapes

Who says a family trip to Europe this summer need mean long queues, fractious children and frazzled parents? Harriet Cooper suggests five family-friendly destinations where you can escape the crowds this summer.

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The best places for solo travel

Whether you’re looking for a solo adventure after university studies, or a long-overdue escape from the office grind, check out our four best picks for going it alone. From meeting locals in cosy cafes in Copenhagen, to visiting treasured temples in Bangkok – it’s time to explore.

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Shake up your summer vacation

Whether you’re looking for Caribbean-style beaches closer to home or want to indulge in a hefty dose of culture without the crowds, these alternative escapes are guaranteed to make your summer sizzle.

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