A month-by-month guide on where to holiday next...

There's a getaway for every season, finds JULIE DELAHAYE in this guide to where and when to book your dream break

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Get inspired for your next break away with some of the must-visit destinations in 2026, from northern Spain and its rare total solar eclipse, to this year's host nations for the Fifa World Cup...

JANUARY

The month may be over but if you've regretted not having booked a trip to beat those post-festive blues, then the good news is that there are already plenty of deals for 2027. The Caribbean islands have it all - beautiful beaches, near-guaranteed hot and sunny weather, bustling resorts and plenty of things to do.

● LoveHolidays has Caribbean holidays from £549pp (loveholidays.com)

● On the Beach has Caribbean deals from £930pp - onthebeach.co.uk

FEBRUARY

This year is the best in a decade to see the Northern Lights as it brings the solar maximum. This rare event sees the sun's heightened magnetic activity release charged particles that collide with Earth's atmosphere, creating brighter and more frequent auroras. Scientists are expecting it to peak around March this year, so in February you could still have a good chance of witnessing the aurora. Tromso in Norway is already a firm favourite thanks to its dark skies, but it also offers activities from whale watching to a tour of its Arctic Cathedral.

● Fred. Olsen offers up Northern Lights cruises from £1,699pp (fredolsencruises.com)

● Loveholidays has Northern Lights packages from £139pp in 2026 (loveholidays.co.uk)

MARCH

If seeing Japan's cherry blossoms is on your bucket list, March is one of the best months to go. Head to Mount Yoshino in the Nara Prefecture with over 30,000 trees and 200 varieties blooming while Kyoto’s Philosophers Walk is lined with the beautiful trees and is an easy 30-minute walk. Hirosaki Park is another of Japan's best spots to watch the cherry blossoms - head to Hirosaki Castle for some of the best views.

● Wendy Wu Tours offers eight-day holidays from £4,590pp (wendywutours.co.uk)