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.
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Take a vacation with the whole family. Relish a balance of quality-time all together, as well as a slice of you time. Play sports as a team or against each other, then make a splash in the pool. Children can join a few days of kids’ clubs and make new friends, whilst you relax.
- Sometimes a beach holiday is the only thing you need – sun, sea and sand. Unwind on a lounger with a good book, dive into the glistening ocean or glide across the skies on a parasailing experience. Stay in Lanzarote at the Sandos Papagayo Beach Resort. Enjoy access to the Papagayo beaches and paddle in the warm waters. Take part in Yoga on the beach to soothe the soul, then relax on the terrace with drinks and look out to the shimmering horizon. Head to Barbados for pearl sands and cerulean waters, with a stay at the Hilton Barbados Resort. See the tropical underwater world with a snorkelling or scuba diving excursion. Feel the salt breeze on a sailing day out or bask by the beachfront infinity pool. Feel the heat of Dubai at the opulent Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Sun-seekers can enjoy the private beach or beautiful infinity pool for lazy days.
- Savour the ease of an all-inclusive holiday. Wake up for a beachside breakfast, sip drinks by the pool, take a leisurely lunch and enjoy a sunset dinner – all as part of the package. Check out on-land sporting facilities, water sports action and serene spa features. You'll find the ultra all-inclusive package at Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa with a creperie, gelateria and snack corner to cater between meal times. Go mountain biking, make a splash in a choice of eight pools, then unwind with a tipple on the beach before dining in the seafront restaurant. For an adults-only Barbados retreat, book The Club Barbados Resort & Spa by Elite. Head out water skiing, take to afternoon tea and slurp on rum punch. Enjoy tranquillity at the JA Palm Tree Court in Dubai. Play a spot of golf or cool off in the spa, then enjoy canapes and cocktails in the Signature Lounge between 18:00 and 19:00.
- For summer holidays with the family venture to Spain and stay at the PortAventura Hotel PortAventura. Enjoy adventure days out with free unlimited use of the PortAventura park, for theme park thrills and a variety of entertainment day and night. The Anemelia Aqua Park at MarBella, Mar-Bella Collection All Inclusive in Corfu will also satisfy endless energy. The Sugar Bay Barbados offers a perfect sanctuary for the whole clan. Enjoy water sports, a sandy beach and paddle-worthy seas. Drop the little ones to either the crèche, kids club or teen club house, so you can pamper yourself with some spa time. Atlantis The Palm provides the ultimate place to stay, for everything you dream of on a family holiday. While Lara Barut Collection is the ideal choice for families travelling with kids under three, as they can provide home-away-from-home essentials including a pushchair, changing mat, baby bath, potty, baby toiletries, bottle heater and a high chair.
- Go on a romantic trip for two. Whether you want to kick back hand-in-hand on a poolside cabana, unwind with a couples’ spa treatment or feel sparks fly over a candlelit dinner – discover a couple’s holiday with us, to set your heart alight. Stay at the W Barcelona for a luxury Barcelona beach break. Take a dip in the sparkling pool and relax at the Wet Bar. Soak up the glowing sunset from the Eclipse rooftop bar, whilst you sip tantalising cocktails together. Book a couples-only sanctuary, at Sandals Barbados. Head out on a Hobie Cat adventure across the turquoise ocean of Barbados and come back to relax by the lagoon pool. Relish a mouth-watering dinner by candle light, before taking a romantic evening stroll to watch the stars in the sky. For a secluded luxury stay, Six Senses Zighy Bay offers an idyllic retreat for couples in Oman, to awaken your desires.
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Shake up your summer holiday
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.
Where to go this summer
Being on holiday is easy. But deciding where to go – that’s tricky. Don’t resort to a blindfold, wall map, and a handful of darts. We’ve rounded up the best destinations for your summer holidays. Whether you’re sticking to short haul or are willing to cross an ocean or two, make your next summer trip your best yet.
Europe’s best hidden beaches
Oh we do like to be beside the seaside… unless, of course, it means lying towel to towel with a complete stranger on a packed beach. If you want to sunbathe in peace, escape the bucket-and-spade brigades and head to one of these quiet beaches in Europe. Just don’t tell everyone…
Why choose British Airways Vacations?
The British Airways experience is more than a flight.
We offer carefully chosen hotels, resorts and villas in the most amazing places, and car rental with no hidden extras. Our access to the extensive British Airways global network and oneworld® alliance puts us in a unique position to create packages with convenient flights across the globe. From start to finish consider your vacation taken care of.
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Spend quality family time on beaches building sandcastles, relaxing in the sun or snorkelling in turquoise waters of Europe. Wander through city streets full of history and grab an ice cream on the way. Take a day to venture out on vacation excursions. Enjoy time together playing sports, laughing at each other ride the banana boat or lounge by the pool as the children make a splash.
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UK
Experience the best of British on a family vacation in the UK. There is plenty of choice to create special vacation memories – book theatre tickets, venture to pretty beaches and see the biggest sights of London by open top bus. Visit historical attractions or theme parks and book a table for afternoon tea. Enjoy British style in our hotel stays or tuck into a full English breakfast.
Middle East
Take the whole family away to the mesmerising Middle East. Enjoy the beating heat of the sun at our stunning resorts or take part in shaded activities. Dive into stunning pools, take part in water sports together or simply enjoy the blissful facilities on offer to you and the family. Enjoy day trips for shopping, theme parks and meet camels for fabulous family photos.
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Terms and conditions
- Flight only prices are updated every 24 hours and are accurate when published. Flights at these prices are limited and may sell out quickly.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel or flight + car) prices are updated every 24 to 48 hours and are accurate when published and may vary upon reaching subsequent pages. Availability may be extremely limited particularly during peak periods.
- Return fares displayed are the lowest adult return prices in the cabin specified including taxes, fees and carrier charges, based on a 7-day return journey.
- Package vacation prices (flight + hotel and flight + car) shown are in USD per person based on 2 adults sharing one room or one car and prices include taxes, fees and carrier charges unless otherwise specified. Flight + car prices based on drivers aged 30-70 years.
- Additional charges will be applied for payments made using a corporate credit card.
- Advertised fares are available on ba.com. Additional charges may apply if purchased through British Airways outlets or travel agents.
- Combine and save on Vacations: Guaranteed savings are only available when booking a Flight + Hotel or Flight + Car booking including one land product, it does not apply to a ‘Customise your trip’ vacation including more than one hotel and / or car.
- Standard British Airways terms and conditions apply.
1. Vacation Sale offers can be booked online at ba.com or through the British Airways call centre from January 6, 2026 and January 22, 2026 at 23:59 EST.
2. Vacation sale offers are valid on travel between January 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026. All travel must be completed by September 30, 2026. For travel from all British Airways operating airports in the US.
3. To qualify for the up to $400 discount per booking offer certain booking requirements must be met.
4. The savings are $50, $100, $200 or $400 and apply to new Vacation Package bookings only where a minimum spend is met:
a. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $8,000 per booking can save $400 per booking.
b. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $5,000 per booking can save $200 per booking.
c. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $3,000 per booking can save $100 per booking.
d. Vacation Package bookings with a total cost of $1,500 per booking can save $50 per booking.
5. The savings are per booking.
6. A Vacation Package booking means any booking including round trip flights and either a hotel, car or combination of both for the duration of the travel period. Hotels/cars added to flights only after a flight has been selected or booked will not be eligible. To be eligible for savings, we invite you to choose ‘Flight + hotel’ or ‘Flight + car’ when commencing a search. Quotes in our ‘Create your trip’ booking tool will not include this offer and are discounted in a different way.
7. Flight + car Vacation Package savings are applied before any Extras (insurance waiver, car seats etc.) are added to the booking.
8. Prices advertised on ba.com include the additional discount where applicable.
9. Vacation sale lead-in prices include all airline-related taxes, fees, and carrier charges.
10. Economy flight and hotel package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 5 nights for double occupancy accommodation.
11. Economy flight and car rental package lead-in prices are based on 2 adults traveling on the same itinerary, round trip in Economy Class, pricing per adult person, based on 7 days Avis or Budget car rental in a ‘Group A Economy Manual’ car. Prices are based on drivers aged 30-70 years. (Automatic car rental available at higher prices).
12. Car rental prices do not include fees charged locally such as airport charges, additional driver, insurance, navigation aids and similar options.
13. All prices are liable to change at any time and are subject to flight, hotel and car rental availability. Availability is strictly limited.
14. Offers are valid for new bookings only, made during the promotional period. Valid only when combined with British operated flights or BA code share flights departing from a US gateway.
15. Prices are based on travel during dates and board basis stated.
16. Limited availability of flights at these prices. Individual travel dates are subject to availability. Promotional travel is subject to availability and capacity control, and availability may be limited over holidays and peak periods. The number of seats available on each flight at a particular fare may be restricted and it is possible that seats allocated to a particular fare on a particular flight may be fully booked even though seats are still available for sale at a different fare or booking class in the same cabin.
17. Deposits can only be paid for bookings created as flight + hotel or flight + car packages. All flight only, hotel, car and experience only bookings, and any hotel, car or experiences added to a flight only booking are excluded from this offer. The following deposit levels apply based on the total spend per booking:
I. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $1000-$1999 - pay from $198 deposit per booking
II. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2000-$2499 - pay from $250 deposit per booking
III. Flight + hotel and flight + car vacations between $2500-$2999 - pay from $300 deposit per booking
18. The deposit balance will be due 28 days prior to your departure date. The actual payment date will be displayed on the payment details page. You can pay the balance in as many instalments as you want. This allows you to spread the cost of the vacation over a longer period. You will have full flexibility of when you make the payments and how much they are, the only requirement is that you must have paid the full balance by the balance due date.
19. British Airways holidays standard terms and conditions and conditions of carriage apply. For full terms and conditions please refer to https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/package-booking-terms-and-conditions
20. All travel on BA operated flights is subject to BA's General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage (see ba.com http://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/legal/british-airways/general-conditions-of-carriage) and the notice and conditions of contract contained on each ticket and itinerary. Passengers carried by code share services are subject to the ticketing carrier's conditions of carriage.
21. British Airways is not liable for the reproduction of this offer or indirect access via third party websites of these terms and where such reproduction misstates or omits any of the information or terms and conditions connected with this promotion.
22. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a hotel purchase apply.
23. Normal booking conditions, including amendment and cancellation charges, of a car purchase apply.
24. Cannot be combined with any other offer.
25. This offer may be withdrawn or limited by British Airways without notice.
26. Other significant restrictions may apply.
We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that violate any of these terms and conditions.