I always used to think that long haul = better. We’d get to stay in much nicer hotels, experience something “different” to what we were used to, and it all be an adventure.
After a good number of years of going long haul for all of our hols, I can truly say I can’t be bothered anymore. It’s mainly due to work that we haven’t been able to take holidays in June, July, August, September but now that we can more easily again, I’m thinking we’ll stick to Europe.
I’ve started to realise you can’t beat Italy or the Greek Islands during the European summer. The flights are short and accommodation is easy is booked ahead.