The Get Picky Guide – how to pick your perfect trip

The Get Picky Guide – how to pick your perfect trip

Ready to pick the trip you really want? When it comes to holidays, we’re all about the options, so you can pick and mix the bits you fancy to build your perfect break. Whether it’s an All Inclusive getaway for some sun or a flight-free trip to the red runs, the choice is yours. 

Our travel picks cover everything from package holidays where everything’s done for you, to hotel-only deals when you’ve already sorted flights. So, take a look at what’s on offer and find what works for you. It’s officially time to get picky… 

 

Package holidays 

This is your ultimate all-in-one. Flights, transfers, hotels and – if you go for All Inclusive – food and drink. You only pay once to get all the essentials sorted, so you can feel boujie but actually still be bang on budget. This one’s for you if you still want to be picky – you get to choose from 200-odd destinations, loads of regional airport options and a whole bunch of board basis types – but you want it all ticked off upfront. That way you can concentrate on more important things. Like what you’re going to wear.   

Take the pressure off with a package holiday deal > 

City breaks 

Fancy people-watching in a Parisian café? Inhaling pizza in Rome? Living your best life in NYC? City breaks are your ticket to the best of Europe and beyond. You can even book experiences in each place ahead of time if you want to skip the queues when you get there. We’ve cherry-picked hotels right in the centre of things, and teamed up with trusted airline partners to give you plenty of choice when it comes to flights. And you can book it all together – that’s flights, transfers and hotel – or just the bits you need.  

Take a look at city breaks > 

Beach holidays

It’s the big one. The beach holiday – AKA your chance to fill your feed with dreamy sand-and-sea shots and get a much-needed dose of vitamin D. Whether you’ve got your eye on some winter sun in Europe or a long-haul island escape, thank God for having two hemispheres because sun can be had all year round. Surf, snorkel, or sail around the shoreline. Find a strip backed by bars, or one matched by mountain scenery. Go adults only or pick a place with loads for families to do. Whatever catches your eye, we’ve got reams of hotels right on the beach, too. So, you’ll barely need to slip on your sliders to reach the sea.  

Take your pick from beach holidays > 

Hotel-only options

Sorted your flights and transfers already? Nice work. Pick a place to stay from our accommodation-only options and finish piecing together your perfect trip. We’ve got thousands of hotel rooms in destinations around the world, including budget hostels and luxury pads. You’ll still get 24/7 support if you need to contact us while you’re away, and you can filter your search results if you want something specific – like free Wi-Fi or a spa. Staying close to home? We’ve got the perfect place to stay in the UK, too, including the likes of London, Edinburgh and the Cotswolds.  

Take a peek at hotels > 

Flight-free trips  

That’s right. No plane necessary. Our flight-free trips are powered by Byway, who are experts in flight-free travel. Book one of these and you’ll travel primarily by train to see the world from a different angle – with cinema-worthy scenery right outside your window. All trips start in the UK and itineraries cover everywhere from Madrid to Morocco, stopping off at major cities and sights along the way. You get travel and accommodation included, flexible tickets wherever possible – so you can tweak if you need to – and on-demand support from the Byway team on WhatsApp while you’re away. 

Take to the tracks with a flight-free trip > 

Ski holidays  

Whether you fancy finding your ski legs or hitting the black runs if you’re already a pro, we can help you get there. We’ve teamed up with Byway to offer ski trips, too – so you can reach the slopes by train. Ski between the Pyrenees peaks in Soldeu, and stop off in Toulouse, Barcelona and Paris while you’re at it. Take the Snow Train – Eurostar’s latest route – to Tignes or get yourself a window seat on the Glacier Express en route to Zermatt. These trips are designed so that you can savour every second of the journey – whether you’re tucked up on a sleeper train or suited and booted on the slopes.  

Take the scenic route and ski by train > 

Still not sure? 

You might not know where you want to go yet, but you know what you want from a trip. So, you can just start with the vibe – think adults only, LGBTQ+ friendly or anything under £500. By browsing our picks, you can check out what’s available last minute to get away ASAP, find out where’s good for active escapes and more considered options based on data we have about hotels’ sustainable practices. Don’t give in to the fear of better options, AKA FOBO – our picks help you start your search.  

Start your search with our picks > 

 

Ready to go? 

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Author: Katie Gregory
Last updated: 20/01/2024