When it comes to travel options, the UK should consider itself rather lucky. With continental Europe right on its doorstep, a whole list of sunny havens, crystal clear waters and cultural delights are just a couple of hours away on a plane.
However, sometimes it is worth just adding on a few extra hours to see what other continents may have to offer. Mid-haul flights, roughly four to six hours long, can take travellers as far as northern Africa and the Middle East if you fancy swapping medieval architecture in European cities for ancient necropolises in Egypt.
