Last spring, foreign travel was firmly off the menu as Covid restrictions left flights cancelled and holiday resorts empty.
But this year we are once again free to travel and the departures board at Edinburgh Airport is filled with attractive destinations for a week-long holiday or long weekend away.
For those of us comfortable with boarding a plane again, we thought we’d look at what options are available without the hassle of connecting flights or transfers.
It goes without saying that you should check the Covid restictions for your destination of choice with the Scottish Government before you go.
Here are ten top options for a break in a climate significantly warmer than Edinburgh’s.
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5. Madeira
The flower-covered island of Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal that provides a haven for holidaymakers off the northwest coast of Africa. Jet2 fly from Edinburgh every Monday to the subtropical paradise that has April temperatures of between 15C and 20C and an average of seven hours of sunshine each day. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Malta
Situated in the centre of the Mediterranean Sea, the island of Malta has something for everyone - from the historic streets of Valletta to the sandy beaches of Gozo. Ryanair have two flights a week to the tenth smallest country in the world from Edinburgh over spring. Visitors can expect temperatures of up to 20C in April, with an average of eight hours of sunshine each day. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Antalya
Turkey isn't just for Christmas and both Jet2 and Turkish Airlines fly to Antalya from Edinburgh Airport throughout the spring. You can expect temperatures of up to 21C in April, with an average of 12 hours of sunshine a day and very little rain. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Seville
For a sunny spring citybreak, the capital of Spain's historic Andalusia is a great choice, offering stunning architecture and lively nightlife. Ryanair fly twice a week to Seville from Edinburgh, and you can expect April temperatures of up to a toasty 24C and an average of eight hours sunshine a day. Photo: Canva/Getty Images