Sun, sea and Christmas Day in shorts – it’s what everyone’s dreams are made of, right? Here are the spots to add to your ho-ho-holiday 'yes pile’. See you there.

Ibiza

A place with a permanent spot on our wish lists, Ibiza holidays give serious main character energy – and who doesn’t fancy a slice of that? Especially when the island is raise-the-roof-ready all year round, why not kick off the summer season there?

Where to stay: Amare Beach Hotel Ibiza

All you want for Christmas is a quintessential VIBE break? Us too. Luckily for you, Amare Beach is just that – gorgeous bright rooms, a palm-lined poolside and a beachside location to top it all off. But when the sun goes down, there are decisions to be made… rooftop dinner, DJ session or a romantic sunset on the beach? All of the above will do.

Santorini

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Count on Santorini. No, there might not be much snow, (or any), but the world-famous whitewashed architecture will do the trick, right? Especially when the temps start from a balmy 18°C in April, there’s no bad time to visit the photo-friendly island.

Where to stay: Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

Synonymous with glitz and glamour, Nikki Beach is exactly what the doctor ordered and what Santa will be happy to leave under a tree. Though it might be a palm tree on the beachfront, if you don’t mind. Get comfy at the poolside cabanas or, if the disco ball calls, head straight to the on-site beach club, day or night. Did we mention it has five stars to its name too? Yep, you don’t want to miss it.

Corfu

Bright lights and lively nights or tranquil afternoons without a worry in the world – Corfu is what you make of it. And that’s exactly why it’s a fave with the holiday-lovers, yourself included. Beaches are out-of-this-world here – silky white sands, clear-as-they-come waters and some lush greenery acting as a shade. You packing your bags already, or what?

Where to stay: Cabo Corfu

Gorgeous waterfront location, ultra-modern rooms, two sunbed-lined pools and a chic restaurant serving some serious Mediterranean goods? Now that’s what we call a holiday. Every corner of this four-star-plus hotel is total eye candy too – hello, Instagram stories. And if you like to get active, the next-door water sports make a fab afternoon… just saying.

Christmas markets

While you’re waiting for these cool destinations to heat up, picture yourself strolling around European Christmas markets with a glühwein and bratwürst in hand when it slowly starts snowing… Name something more magical than that, we’ll wait. In the meantime, check out our Jet2CityBreaks – from Malmo to Bratislava and everything in between, we’ve got Chrimbo breaks sorted.