Long haul holidays offer something special to us Brits as we discover the beauty of a destination that is completely different to ours. We may be travelling to a tropical paradise for a wedding or honeymoon, or maybe for a romantic break to one of the world’s most luxurious resorts.

But, when we have to choose the actual destination things start to get a little complicated. Consider arriving in the hurricane season for a honeymoon or making your wedding vows in the extreme humidity and heat of the Far East. Planning ahead is essential to successfully chose the right long haul destination and the weather and activities available need to be carefully researched.

Some will have a fixed date of travel whilst others will have the flexibility to select a destination first and then decide on the best time of year to travel. Feeling a little overwhelmed already, then take a look at the handy charts below. Each month has recommended long haul holiday destinations taking into consideration low or moderate humidity, low chances of rainfall and temperature that will on average not exceed 30C.

Once you have narrowed your possibilities you can also review some of the most popular activities in available to ensure the holiday you select matches your personality.

The Caribbean islands include Antigua, Barbados, the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, Cuba and St Lucia.

The African continent includes holidays in Kenya, Botswana and South Africa.

The Far East presents Vietnam and Thailand, which individually contain the popular resorts of Phi Phi, Phuket and Koh Samui.

Popular honeymoon destinations include St Lucia, the Seychelles, Maldives, Hawaiian Islands and Mauritius.

Other top long haul holiday destinations include Hawaii, Dubai, Oman, Mexico, Bali and Egypt Sharm El Sheikh