Travel Ideas

Dream destinations, family holiday tips and airport advice from the team at East Midlands Airport

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Family holiday

Multigenerational holidays: 10 top tips for travelling with family

Top tips for going abroad with extended family in the school holidays, for a relaxed and stress-free trip.

St. Patrick's Day

Your guide to the perfect parade this St. Patrick’s Day

By the luck of the Irish, we’ve shortlisted some of the finest destinations in the land to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Take a look at our guide on what you can hope to expect from the Irish festival and the parades that honour it.

Valentine's Day

Make Valentine’s Day Extra Special with East Midlands Airport

This Valentine’s Day, try something different and explore beautiful destinations with the one that means the most to you! Check out our ideas for romantic getaway activities for you and your loved one and have the most enchanting Valentine’s yet.  

Summer fun city break

Make 2024 your best travel year yet

Turn your travel dreams into a reality this year, with these top tips from the experts.

Summer fun city break

Escape the January Blues

Dreaming about your next holiday already? You’re not alone. Read our top travel tips to banish the January blues.

Summer fun city break

12 top tips for travelling through the airport this Christmas

When the airport is busier than usual, you need a little extra planning to make sure your journey goes smoothly. Read top tips from our industry experts to help you navigate your way through the airport over the festive season.

Summer fun city break

Top destinations in Europe for Christmas market magic

Sparkling fairy-lit cities with stalls selling spiced mulled wine and gifts galore… it’s time to pack your bags, wrap up warm, and jet off to one of Europe’s most enchanting Christmas market destinations.

Ski Season Holidays

Ski Season Holidays

Wherever you’re skiing this winter, make your journey quick and easy with flights from East Midlands Airport.

Summer fun city break

Escape and explore with our top European City Breaks

If you want to jet off somewhere not too far away, escape to Europe and explore one of these top destinations for a cool and cultured city break.

Winter Sun Holidays

Get ready for the incoming heatwave this winter season, and no, we’re not talking about turning up your thermostat, because we’ve found this year’s top tropical destinations, helping you to make the dreary winter morning a distant memory.

European Christmas market breaks from East Midlands Airport

Treat yourself to an early Christmas present, and enjoy a festive break at one of Europe's famous Christmas markets, direct from Manchester Airport. Here are our favourite destinations.

7 reasons to book a short break from East Midlands Airport

With over 80 destinations to choose from, there’s something for everyone direct from your local airport. Making memories – exploring, island hopping, golfing, dining out – find your adventure, at East Midlands Airport.

Christmas holidays for families

Treat the kids to the Christmas holiday of a lifetime and book one of our spectacular family-friendly festive breaks flying direct from East Midlands Airport.