High Life exclusive: handpicked British Airways Holidays offers

Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife, the largest of the Canarian archipelago, has long shed its mass tourism image, inviting travellers to discover its tucked-away beaches, dramatic moonscape scenery and Michelin-star restaurants. What hasn’t changed is the year-round climate, which has earned it the nickname ‘Island of Eternal Spring’. When you’ve had your fill of the vine-covered valleys, natural pools and ancient cloud forests, Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora awaits on the southwest coast. This sprawling five-star is dreamy, with guests splitting their time between the golden beach, saltwater infinity pool and high-spec spa. Rooms come with spacious en-suites and balconies overlooking the Atlantic or the gardens (for added luxe, opt for the unique benefits and services of RedLevel accommodation). This is a resort that knows how to feed its guests, with 18 restaurants and bars offering everything from breakfast spreads and Mexican bites to freshly landed seafood at open-air Dos Naifes, best enjoyed as the sky turns pink, orange and gold.

British Airways Holidays offers up to 25 per cent hotel savings on your Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora stay from 1 November 2026–31 March 2027. Blackout dates apply: 27 December 2026–2 January 2027. Book by 30 November 2026. British Airways Holidays also offers up to 30 per cent hotel savings for the exclusive RedLevel section of the hotel. Valid for stays from 1 December 2026–31 March 2027. Blackout dates apply: 27 December 2026–2 January 2027. Book by 30 November 2026. The specified offers will appear in red text during the booking process, should they be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Alpe d’Huez, France

Is there anything more euphoric than swooshing through fresh powder, alpine air in your lungs, safe in the knowledge that you’re never far from a vin chaud on a sunny terrace? Alpe d’Huez, a mountain resort in the Grandes Rousses massif of the French Alps, delivers all of the above. The winter snowsports wonderland has 250km of interconnected pistes including – if you dare – La Sarenne, the longest black run in Europe. As darkness descends across the glacial peaks, Club Med Alpe d’Huez will cocoon you in warmth, cosiness and comfort. The resort is tucked into the mountainside of the Savoie ski area, so you can glide off the slopes and straight into the ski and boot room. From there, hit the heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, the spa or the adults-only quiet lounge before some serious après-ski in the hotel’s restaurants and bars. The best bit? It is all-inclusive, so you pay upfront for everything from your lift pass and ski lessons to food, drinks and activities – an invitation to indulge to your heart’s content.

British Airways Holidays offers seven nights at the four-star Club Med Alpe d’Huez from £3,249pp, which includes €32pp tourism tax payable locally, travelling on selected dates from 1–31 January 2027. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation on an all-inclusive board basis. Book by 30 November 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

St Lucia, Caribbean

St Lucia is for sunlit adventuring. It is wildly beautiful, from thrilling hikes up The Pitons and rainforest trails to snorkelling, perhaps spying dolphins in the turquoise waters and the fact that it is home to the world’s only drive-in volcano. The island’s colourful character extends to the cuisine, where Creole flavours and fresh ingredients dance across dishes including the national favourite, green fig and salt fish. As dusk falls, you’re never far from rum and dancing at one of the many bars. The family-owned Coco Palm in Rodney Bay Village is in the thick of the action, a short walk from the popular Reduit Beach. If you’re looking to cool off, the hotel’s pool, with its submerged loungers and jaunty turquoise parasols, is idyllic – or sit amongst the palm trees in the shady garden. The 103 rooms and suites are bright and breezy, with tropical prints and patios. Ti Bananne restaurant serves up smiling service and authentically cooked dishes, from spicy mahi-mahi to passion fruit-glazed ribs and crispy coconut calamari. The banana pecan pie is legendary.

British Airways Holidays offers up to 40 per cent hotel savings on your Coco Palm stay on full breakfast bookings – including an enhanced breakfast plan that includes breakfast, lunch and all-day house drinks. British Airways Holidays also offers up to 45 per cent hotel savings for an all-inclusive stay. Valid for travel from 1–30 June 2027. Book by November 2026. The specified offers will appear in red text during the booking process, should they be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Orlando, USA

Universal Orlando Resort is a memory-maker for all ages, bringing film to life through imaginative rides, immersive lands and show-stopping entertainment. Staying in one of the 11 Universal Orlando Resort hotels is the best way to experience the magic, as you’ll get not only a prime location close to the theme parks and family‑friendly rooms, but also a whole host of exclusive perks. Whether it’s the space age-style Universal Terra Luna Resort or the coastal vibes of Universal Endless Summer Resort– Dockside Inn and Suites, with its beach-themed rooms and suites, hotel guests can take advantage of Early Park Admission* (valid theme park admission required; select attractions), allowing you to enter select Universal parks up to one hour before regular guests. You’ll also enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the parks, making getting around effortless. Plus, at select Signature Collection hotels, you’ll enjoy shorter wait times with free^ Universal Express Unlimited ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure (theme park admission required; select attractions. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or Universal Epic Universe).

British Airways Holidays offers up to 35 per cent savings on a 2027 hotel stay at Universal Terra Luna Resort and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites when booking a flight and hotel package of seven nights or more. Valid for selected travel from 4 April–23 December 2027. Book by 18 February 2027. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any additional discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. See ba.com/universal.

Vienna, Austria

Vienna is a whirl of fairytale architecture and Gustav Klimts, cosy cafés and Sachertorte. Austria’s capital city blends heritage – the wedding-cake palaces, soaring St Stephen’s Cathedral and maze of cobbled lanes – with a cool, contemporary spirit. Think experimental art spaces, subterranean bars and hipster stores. And in the midst of it all? Miiro Palais Rudolf. The 64-room boutique hotel is in a fin-de-siècle building on Rudolsplatz square, near the Danube river. Interiors are Golden Age-glamour, with warm tones and vintagey furnishings. The brasserie-style Baroness serves up breakfast, light bites and drinks throughout the day. Across town is not-long-opened Miiro Spittelberg. Named after the charming neighbourhood in the seventh district, it is moments from the MuseumsQuartier and the Ringstrasse. Some 132 guestrooms and suites come with plush beds, rainfall showers and Le Labo toiletries – all very welcome after a day of sightseeing, but not before sampling limoncello spritzes and whipped feta, chorizo and hot honey pizzas in the hotel’s Poco restaurant and bar.

British Airways Holidays offers up to 20 per cent hotel savings on your Miiro Spittelberg stay and up to 15 per cent hotel savings on your Miiro Palais Rudolf stay. Book by 31 March 2027 for travel until December 2027. For stays during November and December 2026, a minimum stay of two nights applies. Blackout dates apply: 31 December 2026 and 1-2 January 2027. The specified offers will appear in red text during the booking process, should they be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Book your stay at Miiro Spittelberg or Miiro Palais Rudolf

Dominican Republic, Caribbean

Of all the Caribbean countries, the Dominican Republic is one of the most diverse in terms of holidaying. There’s a rich history to be uncovered (did you know Christopher Columbus visited in 1492?) and a vibrant culture. It is the birthplace of the merengue – a lively music-dance mash-up – and on any given day you might be swept up in a festival or carnival (be sure to sample mamajuana, the local drink of rum, red wine, honey and herbs). Plus, there are jungle safari tours, mountain treks, catamaran trips and whale-watching expeditions. When it comes to downtime, Secrets Playa Esmeralda is your friend. This all-inclusive ocean-facing resort – with its wide stretch of beach and palm-fringed pools – is adults-only, allowing guests to enjoy the hospitable service, gourmet restaurants and curated activities (there’s water sports, open-air theatre, you name it) in peace. Suites come with private terraces, or make a splash in one of the swim-up rooms. This is one secret you’ll want to keep to yourself…

British Airways Holidays offers up to 18 per cent hotel savings on your Secrets Playa Esmeralda stay from 1 May–31 October 2027. Book by 28 February 2027. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.