The best holidays are the ones you book early

From sun-soaked coastlines to Arctic trails under the midnight sun, each destination offers unforgettable landscapes, vibrant culture, and unique seasonal highlights. But with limited – and often small – boutique hotels, family-run inns, or remote lodges, spaces can fill months in advance, especially during festivals, harvests, or peak summer walking seasons.

Booking early not only secures the best places to stay but also ensures access to local events and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Wherever your journey takes you – whether it’s the colourful villages of the Amalfi Coast, whale watching in the Azores, or chasing the Northern Lights in Lapland – planning ahead guarantees you’ll experience these remarkable destinations at their very best.

Portugal guides

With year-round sunshine, the Algarve can be enjoyed at any time. Travel in spring to see the headlands lit up with wildflowers, in summer to relax on the beaches, or in autumn when thousands of birds pass overhead as they migrate south for winter – a season that brings its own special serenity to the Algarve.

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To set the scene, you begin with a night in Porto, friendly capital of the port-wine trade, before exploring the timeless landscapes where the wine originates, thus also showing the great contrast between the bustle of the historic sea port and the slow, traditional ways of life upriver.

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Madeira is remarkable for two reasons: the levadas (waterways) carved into the slopes, and the abundance of both familiar and exotic flowering plants. Some of the flowers, such as the Nile lily, have been deliberately planted by the levadas, serving to make these waterways.

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Fishermen's Trail guide

Highlights include wide, sandy beaches, the windswept Cabo de São Vicente headland, the striking rock formations at Ponta de Piedade, and Rocha Negra viewpoint. With plenty of secluded coves along the way, too, this walking holiday is all about soaking up the views, leisurely swim stops, and delicious seafood lunches.

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Algarve this winter & spring

Winter walking in the Algarve

These quieter months see the coastal paths delightfully unhurried and uncrowded – ideal for relaxed walking and coastal discovery, with fewer visitors allowing for a more intimate connection to the landscape.

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Spring on the Fisherman's Trail

Meadows and clifftops are starred with wildflowers, and orange and almond trees come into bloom across the countryside. Refreshed by cooler temperatures and serenaded by lyrical birdsong, springtime walking in this corner of Portugal is a true joy.

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Spain guides

Camino de Santiago

Since the 9th century, pilgrims have followed the Camino de Santiago to worship at the tomb of James the Apostle in Santiago de Compostela. There are many reasons people continue to walk this iconic, long-distance trail: spiritual, cultural, sporting – or simply to experience its camaraderie and ambience.

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Andalucía

Andalucia’s Aracena Sierra is a land of glorious woodland and far-reaching views, of soft, rounded hills and crystal-clear streams. Tucked away close to the Portuguese border, it is dotted with small, authentic villages whose inhabitants live in harmony with the land.

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Pyrenees

Running from the Bay of Biscay, in the west, to the Mediterranean, in the east, the Spanish Pyrenees form a majestic natural frontier with France. Rippled with toothy peaks, wildflower-filled meadows, and glittering mountain lakes.

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Catalonia guide

Framed by the Pyrenees to the north and the Mediterranean to the east, Catalonia’s distinct cultural and historical identity is felt across all four of its provinces, from the bird-rich wetlands of Tarragona’s Ebro Delta to the avant-garde architecture of Barcelona.

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Balearic Islands

The Balearic archipelago rises from the western Mediterranean to the east of the Spanish mainland. Of its 151 islands, only the four largest are inhabited — Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera — and each of those offers a distinct experience.

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Spring walking in Spain

Springtime flowers adorn the villages of the Canary Islands as the temperatures begin to rise; Andalucía stirs to life in a vivid display of colour and scent as wildflowers carpet the hills, griffon vultures soaring overhead on the warm breezes; and the coastal paths of the Balearics are bathed in a warm sunshine that also awakens the islands’ traditional towns.

Tenerife - Valleys & Volcanoes
The laurel forests of the Anaga Mountains and the slopes of Teide National Park are bathed in warm sunlight, which beams through the trees of the fragrant pine forests across the island too. Historic palaces and churches in the colourful Old Town of La Laguna make for fascinating discoveries, and lively tapas bars spill into the vibrant town plazas.

Spring in Tenerife
La Gomera
The only sounds gentle birdsong and your own footsteps as you hike the island’s many trails. Pass through flower-filled valleys and fertile terraces to discover quiet, authentic villages, before soaking up panoramic island views from the clifftop Parador – even spotting Tenerife’s iconic El Teide peak across the sea on clear days

Spring in La Gomera
Beautiful Andalucía
Warm breezes carry the call of birds across the mountain slopes of the Grazalema Natural Park. Walking here is a delight: trails wind through quiet valleys where Moorish water systems and ancient threshing floors still mark the land’s long history. Look out for soaring griffon vultures, explore the charming, whitewashed town of Grazalema, or gaze at the graceful, sand-coloured towers of the Alhambra.

Spring in Andalucía

France guides

Tour du Mont Blanc

The Tour du Mont Blanc has it all. This world-famous hike circles through France, Italy and Switzerland, cutting beneath glaciers, carving through meadows, and climbing to a multitude of mesmerising viewpoints.

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Provence guide

Think of Provence and the image of bees and butterflies buzzing above lavender fields immediately comes to mind. The fields blossom from June to July, but travel around Provence and neighbouring Gard and you’ll encounter landscapes also immortalised in paintings

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Winter and Spring in the French Riviera

Winter in the Côte d’Azur

Trails are peaceful at this time of year, with the crowds returning in February to the seaside town of Menton for the famous Fête du Citron (Lemon Festival) – a vibrant celebration of the region’s citrus harvest featuring colourful parades and elaborate sculptures. With clear air, gentle temperatures, and quiet coastal paths, winter in the Côte d’Azur offers an inspiring way to discover Provence’s Mediterranean beauty at its most tranquil.

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Spring in the French Riviera

Enjoy gentle walking routes blending scenic strolls with moments of discovery. Wander paths that open onto sparkling sea views, far from the usual crowds, and uncover charming, colourful towns like Menton – bright in the sunshine. Spring in the French Riviera offers the perfect combination of tranquility, culture, and Mediterranean beauty.

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Find some holiday inspiration

Choosing where to go can be half the fun. To help, we’ve asked our experts to share some of their favourite recommendations – whether that’s a coastal walk with sweeping sea views, a mountain adventure among soaring peaks, or a gentle lakeside ramble. We’ve also brought together a selection of “Top 10s” by theme, offering fresh ideas and a little extra inspiration for your next journey.

Expert recommendations

Inntravel holidays are so much more than walking. With hand-picked routes, welcoming hotels, delicious food and views to savour, each journey is designed with care. We know, because we’ve been there – walking the paths, staying in the hotels and talking with the locals. To inspire your travels, our experts have chosen some of their favourite destinations. All you need to do is bring your boots.

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Top tens

Looking for fresh ideas? Our Top 10s bring together holidays by theme – from journeys easily reached from the UK by rail, to walks through Europe’s most extraordinary geological wonders, or even the best picnic spots with a view. Chosen by our experts, these lists are designed to spark inspiration and help you find the holiday that speaks to you.

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The best holidays are the ones you book early

Portugal guides

Fishermen's Trail guide

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Algarve this winter & spring

Winter walking in the Algarve

Spring on the Fisherman's Trail

Spain guides

Camino de Santiago

Andalucía

Pyrenees

Catalonia guide

Balearic Islands

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Spring walking in Spain

Tenerife - Valleys & Volcanoes

La Gomera

Beautiful Andalucía

France guides

Tour du Mont Blanc

Provence guide

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Winter and Spring in the French Riviera

Winter in the Côte d’Azur

Spring in the French Riviera

Find some holiday inspiration

Expert recommendations

Top tens