You may not have even considered holidaying abroad due to the expense and possibly the hassle, especially if you have little ones to consider… but if you take a peek at some of the great online deals, you’d be surprised at the bargains on offer when booking cheap last minute holidays.
Lots of tour operators have a ‘deal’ section on their website and usually you can look for holidays up to 6 weeks in the future, so if you don’t mind getting booked and packed within a short time frame you can be enjoying the sunny delights of distant shores sooner than you think! Check the details of what’s included in your booking, package holidays are great options for families and often include coach transfers, luggage allowance and so on. All-inclusive holidays are worth looking at to see what last minute deals are available, as they take the stress out of budgeting for meals and drinks whilst you’re on holiday.
If you’re a couple looking for a cheap break, maybe you want to celebrate an anniversary or a second honeymoon. You may be surprised to find that booking a UK break in a hotel somewhere can be more expensive than going abroad. City breaks abroad make fantastic, memorable getaways for couples and there are loads are destinations to choose from. Take in some culture and visit historic sites in Rome or Venice or tour the great Olympic stadium in Barcelona.
Maybe you’re after a laid back, relaxing week of sunning on a sandy beach by day and dining out by night, there are some great beach centred resorts with bars, clubs and restaurants all on your doorstep…
The Costa Del Sol is a firm favourite with the British who like their home comforts and love the sun, sea and Sangria waiting for them across the waters. A range of cheap apartments can be found near to the coast with all the local amenities to hand. Fuengirola is a popular resort; there are many British pubs and restaurants here alongside more traditional tapas bars.
Torremolinos is another great option for cheap package holidays where the atmosphere is lively at night with karaoke bars and live entertainment. Spain has the added advantage of being just a short 2-hour flight away and can be reached by most airports all over the UK. The sun shines for most of the year with pleasant mild days even in winter, and the summers are hot, with barely a cloud to be seen on most summer days. Perfect!