THE Easter holidays are almost here but it’s not too late to book a last-minute family trip away to the sun.
Although the school holidays are a peak time for Brit holidaymakers, we’re seeing price drops this year in many popular holiday destinations.
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It’s all thanks to travel firms offering ‘unprecedented discounts’ on Easter holidays amid slump in bookings.
If you’re not sure where to start, read on, as we’ve selected some of the best deals around to help you find your last-minute family Easter escape.
*All prices are based on a family of four travelling during the school holidays in April 2019 for a one-week trip – and are correct at the time of writing but subject to change.*
Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava
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Find a self catering holiday in Lloret de Mar, Costa Brava with Lastminute.com from £210pp.
The 4* HTOP Royal Star & Spa in Lloret de Mar is a family hotel close to the beach and town centre.
The price includes a sea view apartment on a self-catering basis with return flights from London Gatwick. See all Lloret de Mar deals.
Kavos, Corfu
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Book a family break on the Greek Island of Corfu with Love Holidays from £226pp.
Antony’s Complex in Kavos, Corfu, is located 100m from Kavos Beach and has an outdoor pool.The price includes a self catering apartment and return flights from London Gatwick. See all Corfu deals here.
St. Paul’s Bay, Malta
Find a family holiday in St Paul’s Bay, Malta with hotel deals from £259pp with Love Holidays.
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The White Dolphin Holiday Complex is in St Paul’s Bay and has a swimming pool and great views of Qawra Bay.
The price includes a room in the hotel and return flights. See all Malta deals here.
Benidorm, Costa Blanca
Browse Benidorm self catering holidays with On the Beach from £162pp.
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The Torre Ipanema Apartments are located close to Benidorm and Malpas Beaches.
The price includes an apartment on a self catering basis and return flights from London Gatwick. See all Costa Blanca deals here.
Our tips for finding top holiday offers
There are plenty of choices to make with breaks away – even after you’ve decided on a destination. Here’s how you can ensure you’re getting a good deal
BOOK LAST MINUTE If you’re able to look last minute you’ll often find good deals, as companies look to encourage bookings and fulfill availability.
SPECIAL OFFERS Great offers depend on travel companies’ willingness to cut prices, but some companies maintain a special offers section – like Jet2Holidays. Deal sites like Travelzoo are also worth checking, as are our own Sun Travel deals of the day.
BE FLEXIBLE Flexibility of travel dates and connections can save you money. As can travelling outside of peak periods, or – if not travelling with children – outside school holidays.
USE DISCOUNTS Find discount codes with The Sun Vouchers, including for TUI, Expedia, First Choice, Lastminute, and Jet2Holidays.
SET ALERTS Airfarewatchdog and Skyscanner provides alerts on air fares, so you can get flights at their cheapest. Kayak offers alerts for flights and hotels.
Albufeira, Algarve
Book a family holiday in Abufeira in the Algarve with On the Beach from £166pp.
The Cantinho do Mar hotel and apartments are located close to the resort centre with shopping and entertainment on offer.
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Or you can book a 3-night stay at the 4* Vale Del Rei Suites & Villas in the Algarve from £209pp with Blue Sea Holidays – find out more.
Majorca, Balaeric Islands
Find your Easter family break in Majorca with On the Beach from £129pp.
The Pierre & Vacances Mallorca Deya is in the heart of Santa Ponsa and close to the beach with its own beach club area. Find out more and book.
Or you can book a Majorca 3-night break with Blue Sea holidays from £219pp at the Illusion Markus and Spa Hotel – find out more.
Browse more Majorca holiday deals from £130pp with our guide to the island.
Or find more beach breaks for spring 2019 with our round-up of all-inclusive beach holidays.
