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IN BRIEF
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The new 2025-2026 Top of Travel brochure is available and sets the stage for a winter focused on nearby sunshine, friendly clubs, and easy departures from many provincial cities. A tighter selection than in summer, focusing on key destinations like Senegal, Morocco, Madeira, Jordan, Malta, and Cape Verde, while highlighting Top Clubs for “all-in-one” comfort: a program designed to escape simply, without giving up on getting away.
A winter brochure designed for better travel
Top of Travel unveils a deliberately focused winter 2025-2026 collection. This choice is not a reduction, but a priority given to the most relevant destinations when days shorten: good climate, smooth flight connections, well-established reception infrastructures, and controlled accommodations. The result: a clear, readable, and reassuring program to prepare for a peaceful winter vacation in the sun.
Departures close to home
This is one of the signatures of the brand: a very practical network of regional departures, which avoids crossing the country before even taking off. Depending on the dates, flights are available from the West, North, East, and South: from Bordeaux to Nantes, from Lille to Strasbourg, from Lyon to Marseille, not to mention Toulouse, Montpellier, Mulhouse, Rennes, Brest, La Rochelle, Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand, Biarritz, Pau, Bergerac, Brive, Châteauroux, Cherbourg, Deauville, Le Havre, Lorient, Dôle, Rodez, as well as Paris and Paris-Vatry Airport. Real comfort to maximize your time on-site.
The Top Clubs, the house spirit
The Top Clubs concentrate the expertise of the tour operator: French-speaking reception, moderate animation, services and advice on site. Two addresses set the tone this winter.
In Madeira, the Top Clubs Pestana combines ocean views, subtropical warmth, and easy access to levadas trails. Ideal for alternating walks, lush gardens, and gourmet breaks in Funchal.
In Cape Verde, the Top Clubs Foya Branca enchants with its island atmosphere, its beaches, and the possibility of exploring volcanic hikes, colorful villages, and relaxing days facing the Atlantic.
The major inspirations of winter
Senegal: generous light, vibrant markets, the warmth of the Petite Côte, and the mangroves of the Sine-Saloum. An accessible, warm West Africa, perfect for a first immersion.
Morocco: medinas of Marrakech or Fes, fragrant tagines, guest houses with flowered patios, but also the Agafay desert or golden dunes for unforgettable sunsets.
Madeira: the garden island that allows for a combination of hikes on ridges, spectacular cliffs, and soothing microclimates. A classic of the European winter.
Jordan: Petra and its pink façades, the Wadi Rum like a mineral theater, the unique experience of the Dead Sea. A distilled essence of the Orient within reach of a medium-haul flight.
Malta: baroque and chivalric heritage, coves with clear waters, fishing villages. An archipelago of character where history can be visited under the sun.
Cape Verde: beaches, volcanic landscapes, morna music, and trade winds conducive to water sports. The ideal address to combine the energetic with the contemplative.
A tightened selection, designed for winter
No inflation of the program: compared to summer, the number of destinations is more reasoned. The goal is simple: to favor areas with the best sunshine, to guarantee direct flights from many regions, and to favor hotels well adapted to French-speaking travelers. A logic of quality and fluidity that facilitates every step of the journey.
Choosing your airport and dates wisely
With such a wide network of departure cities, the first reflex is to compare the nearest airport and the flight slots. Departing from Lyon rather than Marseille, or from Nantes instead of Bordeaux, can optimize schedules and duration of stay. For school periods, early booking remains key to ensure the availability of Top Clubs on the desired dates.
Inspirations and readings to fuel your desires
If soft, off-season trips attract you, let yourself be inspired by a peaceful navigation along the canals: the charm of the Meuse at Commercy perfectly illustrates this way of taking time, even in winter.
Want to push the boundaries of the imagination? Some lands will forever remain closed to tourism: the example of North Sentinel questions our relationship with exploration and highlights the importance of responsible travel.
To better understand the ecosystem of tour operators in France, a detour through the behind-the-scenes of brands and groupings is essential: the evolution of Jet Tours and NG Travel helps to decipher market dynamics and the strategies shaping the offer.
Nature lovers can satisfy their curiosity with the volcanic Iceland and the Vestman Islands: ideal reading for those dreaming of lands of fire, even if this winter, we aim for more temperate skies.
On the French coast, territorial identities are evolving. The example of the new tourism dynamic around Erquy shows how a sharp positioning can renew the desire for close escapes.
Little extras that make a difference
On Atlantic islands like Madeira or Cape Verde, think of light jackets for the evenings and walking shoes if the levadas or volcanic trails tempt you. In Morocco and Jordan, layer up to juggle between sunny days and cooler nights. In Senegal or Malta, prioritize a modular wardrobe and appropriate sun protection: winter remains bright, and that’s a good thing.
