Heathrow rail engineering works: 16 & 17 November

Due to planned engineering works, there will be no Heathrow Express or Elizabeth line services to or from Heathrow on Saturday 16 November and Sunday 17 November.

Piccadilly line services will be running as normal on both days.


Passengers should plan their journeys before travelling, and allow for additional time where necessary as trains that are running will be much busier than normal.

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Get whisked away to winter sun

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Shake off those unbearable winter blues by escaping for some much-needed winter sun to one of these gorgeous Caribbean Islands that you can reach directly from Heathrow with British Airways or Virgin Atlantic.

Barbados 🇧🇧

Temperatures reaching as high as 29 °C ☀️

Best for – relaxation and mingling with locals!
You can’t go wrong with a trip to Barbados for a dose of sunshine and warm weather that’ll make you forget the cold of back home. From the breathtaking beaches to the chilled and relaxed vibe felt all over the island, this is the place to go for a retreat and escape like no other.

Barbados is home to some of the purest water in the world; in fact, you can drink it straight from the tap in the popular watering hole that is St James. Another popular drink in Barbados is, of course, rum, which you can sample in one of the 1500 rum shops around the island, where you can mingle and get to know the locals.

The Lesser Antilles islands are ideal for when you’re ready to put down your drink and make a splash in the crystal blue waters. You can do everything from scuba diving to swimming with turtles for an unforgettable trip.

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St Lucia 🇱🇨

Temperatures reaching as high as 29°☀️

Best for – natural landscape lovers! 
Another incredible place to escape the UK's long and dreary winter days is the picturesque St Lucia. Days are long and sunny on this Caribbean Island, with an average of 8 hours of daily sunshine and temperatures reaching a healthy 29 degrees.

The unmissable sunshine is just one of many reasons why visiting St Lucia is an antidote for those winter blues. Its landscapes and natural beauty will genuinely take your breath away with its mountainous settings, making it a wonderland for explorers who would love to zipline, hike, and dive around the island.

You will also find the only “drive-in volcano” in the world that is still filled with natural mineral Sulphur Springs and therapeutic mud baths for a truly relaxing experience and a unique way to unwind on the island.

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Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨

Temperatures reaching as high as 29°C ☀️

Best for – animal lovers!
Turks and Caicos was once a hiding place for 18th-century pirates, but it is now a Caribbean hotspot for those in need of some glorious sunshine any time of the year. Made up of eight main islands, visitors can easily hop around and explore the white-sandy beaches and largest above-ground caves in all of the Caribbean.

If you venture down to South Caicos, you will be lucky enough to see wild donkeys roaming around the island, where they now actually outnumber humans. They are free to roam around the island and all the surrounding coral reefs.

If you’re an animal lover, then the fun doesn’t stop there, as you will also be able to witness pink clouds of flamingos flock together on the island and keep an eye out for green turtles and lemon sharks swimming around mangrove channels.

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Antigua 🇦🇬

Temperatures reaching as high as 28°C ☀️

Best for – adventure and activities!
One of the best Caribbean Islands to escape to for some spectacular winter sun is Antigua, with highs reaching a lovely 28 degrees and days experiencing seven hours of continuous sunshine a day all year round.

This idyllic island is home to over 365 beaches, so you will be spoiled for choosing where to soak up that glorious sunshine. Antigua is ideal for relaxed holidays in the sun and more active or energetic trips with activities and adventures.

It has some of the best snorkelling coves in the Caribbean, where you can discover incredible corals and swim alongside sea life such as turtles and rays. So, whether you spend your time on shore or in the depths of the blue waters, you are guaranteed a wonderful winter trip in the sun.

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