Holidays don’t need to last the full week – sometimes, a weekend of cheeky cocktail pics, sun-soaked beaches and poolside parties is just the ticket. Especially when bank holiday weekends rolls around and you want to make it actually count. Here are our fave spots, made for a long weekend – a short flight, toasty temps and a whole lot of fun. Shall we?

Magalluf, Majorca

Mediterranean vibes, cocktails in hand and iconic beach clubs? Yep, it’s the old favourite, Magalluf. By day, it’s all about soaking up that Majorcan sun, water sports and maybe a few refreshing drinks – you’re on a holiday, after all. But let’s not kid ourselves — the real magic kicks off after dark. Think world-class DJs, neon lights and dance floors you won’t want to leave until the early hours. It’s bold, it’s lively and it’s unapologetically fun. From diving into a pool party to sipping something fancy at a rooftop bar, the only thing Magalluf doesn’t do is boring.

Stay at HM Martinique apartments

In three words? White, bright and in the spotlight.

Albufeira, the Algarve

When laidback coastal vibes meet a nightlife scene that knows how to bring the heat, you know you’ve arrived in Albufeira. Here, you’ve got the best of both worlds. For the neon as-you-know-it nightlife, nothing beats the Strip. Over 2km of pure party vibes? Yes, please. Leaning towards chats over drinks and nibbles? Albufeira covers that too – just make your way to the Old Town. In the morning (or should we say afternoon?), make the most out of the golden stretches and the glistening Atlantic and picturesque views. There’s no place you’d rather be after a night out, we promise.

Stay at California Urban Beach Hotel

In a nutshell? Cool, blue and there’s a pool.

Ibiza, Balearics

What better place to crown the list of long weekend spots than the queen of party itself, Ibiza? Nope, we can’t think of one either. The world’s biggest club, massive pool parties, party inside a plane… Ibiza’s a classic for a reason. Before the disco ball calls, frame your days around crystal-clear coves, luxurious loungers and bucketloads of SPF. Oh, and the party pretty much never stops at some of the beach clubs – this is the White Isle at its finest. Cocktails on paradise-like beaches? Tastes like holiday perfection to us. When the night falls? Well, let’s just say Ibiza doesn’t sleep — and neither will you.

Stay at…

Grand Paradiso. It’s the bombshell of pastels.

Paradiso Ibiza Art Hotel. Picture this: all pink – blink – here’s your drink…

Los Felices Ibiza. The short version? Yellow but certainly not mellow.

The cherry on top? There’s more where that came from… just search VIBE holidays.