UK Travel Guides Spotlight Affordable Mid‑Haul Winter Sun Under Six Hours

Overview

• GB News highlights quieter choices such as Cádiz and the Karpas Peninsula, quoting eurochange’s Laura Evans-Fisk on seeking warmth without crowds.
• Sample return fares cited include London Stansted to Seville from about £34 for Cádiz access, Palermo from £35, Madeira from £37, and Valletta from £38 via Skyscanner.
• The Independent updates its mid-haul list to routes under six hours including Hurghada, Tenerife, Marrakech, Sal, Funchal, Valletta and Paphos with typical January temperatures.
• Madeira features with average January temperatures near 19°C, while Valletta sits around 16°C and Paphos around 17°C as reliable mild options.
• The guidance responds to higher long-haul prices and strong UK travel demand by pairing short flight times with concrete planning details on weather, fares and low-crowd alternatives like Formentera.