Use the public holidays to your advantage and book your annual leave either side of those dates. It might sound lengthy to plan this far in advance, but if you live in the UK, we\u2019ve done the brunt of the legwork for you. All you need to do is follow the calendar below and finally book those trips that have been patiently waiting on your bucket list!\u00a0<\/span>Just in case you’re stumped for suggestions, I\u2019ve added in a few Tucan Travel tours<\/a> for a bit of inspiration! And if you\u2019re super organised, you\u2019ll take advantage of the sale<\/a> that runs until the beginning of February. Happy holidays!<\/span><\/p>\n April is a great time of the year to book a holiday. It’s especially beautiful in Europe<\/a> where the weather begins to warm and the flowers begin to bloom. It’s also the perfect time of year to see the natural wonders of the Northern Lights! With Easter falling in the middle of April, it’s possible to get a total of 16 days off by using only 8 days of holiday allowance. Alternatively, book just one of the dates below to enjoy a nice 10 day break.<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s our top choices and departure dates for travelling in April for 10 days:<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re increasing your holiday to 16 heavenly days off, here\u2019s our top picks for an extra-long holiday in April:<\/span><\/p>\n Springtime, during May is a great time to travel, especially to Asia<\/a> and Europe<\/a>. Prices are generally much lower than in summer and the crowds are much smaller. The weather also tends to be perfect for visiting attractions, hiking and spending time outdoors. As May has 2 bank holidays, you have options for when to book your days off. Use only 4 days annual leave to take a 9 day holiday, either in the first or last week of May.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are our top choices and departure dates for the best places to go in May at the beginning of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n And our pick of the best places to go in May at end of the month.<\/span><\/p>\n August is when the majority of Europe choose to go on holiday, especially for <\/span>tours to Europe<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>holidays to Asia<\/span><\/a>. The weather is spectacular, the beaches are sublime and the food is incredible! Picture dining alfresco sipping on chilled wine in <\/span>Venice<\/span>, cycling the cobbled streets of <\/span>Amsterdam<\/span> or having a picnic underneath the Eiffel Tower in<\/span> Paris<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n August provides another opportunity to change 4 days annual leave into 9 consecutive days off.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a tour which makes the most of the summer sun, here\u2019s our pick for the best places to go in August, and the departures dates for the tours.<\/span><\/p>\n Booking a holiday during the Christmas break can work to your advantage in many ways. The prices of tours, accommodation and flights are usually a lot lower and the crowds are much smaller. It\u2019s also the perfect opportunity to escape the bitter cold and gloomy days in favour of sunshine, beaches and street parties!<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019d rather give up the disappointing fantasy of having a white Christmas and give in to the temptations of a warmer holiday, December offers the chance to turn 7 days of annual leave into 16 glorious days off! Or use your days off to take a 9 day holiday to have <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> ultimate Christmas to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n Or <\/span><\/p>\n For 9 days consecutive holiday:<\/b><\/p>\n To beat the winter blues, here\u2019s our pick of the best places to go in December, including tour dates.<\/p>\n or<\/span><\/p>\n To have <\/span>the<\/span><\/i> Christmas of a lifetime, spend your 9 days of Christmas on one of these tours:<\/span><\/p>\n Make 2019 the year you put those travel plans into action. You could be experiencing the jaw dropping Machu Picchu on a trip to Peru<\/a> or sailing down the Mekong Delta in Vietnam<\/a>. For a full list of group tours and some travel inspiration visit www.tucan.travel<\/a><\/p>\nApril 2019<\/b><\/h2>\n
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