BRITS will get more choice of where to go on holiday next year as TUI has announced eight new routes.
These will take-off from London Gatwick to destinations from sunny Spanish cities to North African islands.
For summer 2027, TUI is adding eight new routes which will contribute to its 17 million seats and 84,000 flights planned for next year.
There will be three new routes to Spain, one of which will be to Seville which is popular for winter sun thanks to its year-round sunshine.
Even in the winter, Seville can experience highs of 18C.
The city has plenty to see like Royal Alcázar of Seville, Seville Cathedral and Plaza de España which is a cobbled square with four bridges over its small river.
There are also live flamenco performances and Deputy Travel Editor Kara Godfrey suggests heading to El Rinconcillo.
It’s the city’s oldest tapas bar which dates back to 1670 – and you can get huge glasses of wine for as little as £3.
Two other Spanish cities that TUI will fly to in summer 2027 include Santiago de Compostela and Valencia.
One of these will be to the Greek capital of Athens which was recently named the most underrated winter city break in Europe by Time Out.
The city is known for its ancient sites like the Acropolis and plenty of modern neighbourhoods too.
Travel writer Ryan Gray who visited during the winter discovered it was just as good without the hot weather – especially as it had half the crowds.
He added: “I climbed Mars Hill to catch the sunset over the city — an experience that’s usually a shoulder-to-shoulder fight in July, but in winter felt like my own private viewing platform.
Another of TUI’s new routes is to Mytilene (Lesvos) which is on the Greek island of Lesbos.
In the city, visitors can explore Mytilene Castle, stroll around Ermou Street Market and enjoy seafood at the tavernas along the waterfront.
It even has its own Statue of Liberty in the harbour.
TUI will also fly to Palermo, the capital of the Italian island of Sicily.
It sits on the northern coast of the country with both sandy and rocky beaches like Mondello Beach and Addaura.
One free attraction is San Domenico Square which is the entrance to La Vucciria a market selling things like food, jewellery and souvenirs.
TUI is also offering a direct route to Tangier in Morocco which sits along the Strait of Gibraltar.
The city itself has plenty to see including its medina, busy souks, and landmarks like the Kasbah and the Caves of Hercules.
The city itself has a blend of cultures; African, French and Spanish.
It has a vibrant café culture thanks to its French influence, tapas culture from Spain.
In the summertime, Tangier sits at around 30C so it’s warm, but still mild enough to explore.
Another route is to Djerba, a large island off Tunisia’s southeastern coast.
It has sandy beaches and for any Star Wars fans, it was the filming location for Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope – and there are regular tours too.
Head of Sun Travel, Lisa Minot, visited Djerba last year, she said: “Relatively undiscovered by us Brits, Djerba is a great-value option for those looking to explore beyond the Med favourites.
“Sizzling in summer, temperatures remain high all the way through to November and rarely dip below the 20Cs, even in the depths of winter, making it ideal for out-of-season sunshine.”