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22.07.2022 - 16:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The school holiday season has arrived, and many families will believe the opportunity of getting overseas this summer may have passed them by. However, for those who can’t resist the temptation of flying to some magnificent locations, there may still be something here for you.
Whether it’s all-inclusive, bed and breakfast or room only, you may be surprised at the choice available in many of the most popular tourism countries. We found some of our favourite resorts with rooms and flights still available for families over the next few weeks.
A search on a selection of travel company’s websites, most notably Love Holidays, for a week-long break for a family of four (two adults, two children) from Manchester Airport revealed a surprising amount of bargain deals still being offered. Here is just a snippet of what was found.
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Spain is unsurprisingly the prime destination for Brits, be it families or otherwise. Found in Costa Brava is Santa Susanna Resort Hotel which represents one of the cheapest options this summer, with the price being £350 per person, including Ryanair flights, if you depart on August 31.
Just a 15 minute walk from the beach, and even less to the tourist part of town, the resort is ideal for families. It comes with two swimming pools, a buffet restaurant and a playroom to keep the kids entertained for hours.
The multitude of Greek islands represents another popular spot for British holidaymakers, often offering a picturesque setting to your much-needed break. As advertised on the TUI website, Hippocampus Hotel in Rhodes is priced at £323 per person, from August 17, for the room only, with the
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Former EastEnders star Martine McCutcheon has been soaking up the Turkish sun with her family on a incredible break.The actress, 46, posted a series of images to her Instagram account and told fans how much fun the family is having on the trip. She penned: “We are in Bodrum! So far I’m loving it! The landscape is stunning, the people are so friendly and the weather was gorgeous today… Hot but with a cool breeze.
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