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We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year

Birmingham Airport has revealed the most popular sunny destinations to escape to for anyone sick of the cold and dreaming of their next holiday.

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Travel|Jan 10
Supporting image for story: We're all going on a 'sunny' holiday: Top five sunny holiday locations to escape the cold snap from Birmingham Airport this year
Supporting image for story: "It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"
"It was our family's first visit to wonderful Les Menuires in the French Alps - and it won't be our last"
Travel|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos
Birmingham Airport reopens after closing for several hours in snow - but disruption continues after Storm Goretti chaos
Transport|Jan 9
Supporting image for story: 'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos
'The safety of our colleagues and customers is our number one priority' - Birmingham Airport suspends operations amidst Storm Goretti chaos
Birmingham|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: Two lanes closed on M6 northbound near Wednesbury after crash
Two lanes closed on M6 northbound near Wednesbury after crash
Breaking News|Jan 8
Supporting image for story: M6 junction in Staffordshire closed one way due to crash
M6 junction in Staffordshire closed one way due to crash
News|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled
West Midlands rail disruption from Boxing Day to New Year: what trains are running and what’s cancelled
Travel|Dec 26, 2025

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Supporting image for story: New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper
New year deals at Travelodge could make visiting family across the Midlands even cheaper
Affiliates|Dec 24, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
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Travel|Dec 20, 2025
Supporting image for story: Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early
Big traffic jams expected in the West Midlands today - find out which motorways to avoid as the big Christmas rush begins early
Transport|Dec 18, 2025
Supporting image for story: Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall
Accident causes delays for rush hour motorists between Birmingham and Walsall
News|Dec 17, 2025
Supporting image for story: I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways
I visited the French city of Lyon and discovered a place packed with amazing food, wine, and architecture -not to mention the 'secret' walkways
Travel|Dec 17, 2025
Supporting image for story: Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
Renowned spa hotel near Walsall - ranked in UK top 25 - gets permission for 17,000 sq ft extension - see the impressive plans here
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Walsall|Dec 16, 2025
Supporting image for story: Birmingham Airport gears up for busiest Christmas ever with more than half a million passengers set to jet off
Birmingham Airport gears up for busiest Christmas ever with more than half a million passengers set to jet off
Birmingham|Dec 12, 2025
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3, 2025
Supporting image for story: Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect
Airports across the UK are braced for the busiest Christmas getaway in history - what to expect
News|Dec 2, 2025
Supporting image for story: Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff
Metro continues discounted travel offer for hospital patients, visitors and staff
Your World|Nov 14, 2025

UK News

Supporting image for story: Cooper summons Iranian ambassador and announces new sanctions amid protests
Cooper summons Iranian ambassador and announces new sanctions amid protests
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Supporting image for story: Grandmother accused of abortion buffer zone breach has bailed continued
Grandmother accused of abortion buffer zone breach has bailed continued
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Supporting image for story: Water bosses recalled to appear before ‘sceptical’ MPs over fresh outages
Water bosses recalled to appear before ‘sceptical’ MPs over fresh outages
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Supporting image for story: First of three stranded narrow boats refloated after Shropshire canal breach
First of three stranded narrow boats refloated after Shropshire canal breach
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Supporting image for story: Man who killed best friend in mistaken identity case jailed with second attacker
Man who killed best friend in mistaken identity case jailed with second attacker
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: More than 5,000 pubs facing sharp business rate hikes as tax valuations double
More than 5,000 pubs facing sharp business rate hikes as tax valuations double
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

Supporting image for story: Trump cancels meetings with Iran officials and tells protesters ‘help is on way’
Trump cancels meetings with Iran officials and tells protesters ‘help is on way’
World News|Just now
Supporting image for story: Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
World News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
World News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
World News|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
World News|5 hours ago
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