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To wonder if this perfect holiday exists anywhere?

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flowergirl24 · 22/04/2024 17:10

Like so many in the UK, I’m desperate to get away and have some sunshine.

I’ve got 3 kids, a husband and I’m limited to half term holidays, like completely limited, as I’m a teacher too, so not even chipping a day off here or there either side of the term.

I would love to take my family abroad over half term but our total budget is £4K. I can’t seem to be able to do it. If we go Tui etc, then we need two rooms. If we try for an Airbnb abroad, flights are too expensive for the 5 of us. We live near Birmingham so that would be our best airport.

Can it be done and could some incredible person help me please? Our half term dates are 26th May for a week and everything is sooo expensive.

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Helenloveslee4eva · 22/04/2024 17:26

jet 2 all inc.

however you’ll likely all have to share a room otherwise it’s a load more.

ChannelyourinnerElsa · 22/04/2024 17:25

I honestly don’t understand the complete reluctance to use travel agency! They literally exist for this. And are experts.

KittensSchmittens · 22/04/2024 17:24

I would look at eurocamp in southern Europe. You could drive to save money if you're feeling adventurous. It would cost a lot less than 4k, so I'd use some of the money saved for days out/ activities.

JustMarriedBecca · 22/04/2024 17:23

Agreed. You're looking in the wrong place.

Options

  1. Interrail - it's free for kids under 12 and a 5 day pass to get you there and back is 500 for a family of four plus maybe £150 for seat reservations.
  2. Fly to Greece and Island hop. Accommodation in a 4* hotel with pool via booking.com on somewhere like Paros (so somewhere where you need to fly to Athens and get a ferry to) is £80 a night PER ROOM.
  3. Drive to France. Leave school on Friday, overnight ferry from Portsmouth 11pm arriving France 7am is less than £1k return plus a Eurocamp and that includes two nights accommodation. . We usually drive 5 hours down to get a bit of sun. It would be even cheaper if you took a tent rather than renting a chalet.
QueenOfHiraeth · 22/04/2024 17:20

I can't deal with the stress of finding holidays now so use a Travel Counsellor. They are a group who will put together flights, accommodation, etc into a package for you

AlfrescoPotato · 22/04/2024 17:19

I just looked on the Jet2 Holidays app and there’s several all inclusive that meet your brief from £3144 upwards!

Confrontayshunme · 22/04/2024 17:18

I could understand if you said you wanted to go to America, but £4K for self-catering should be absolutely fine! We went to Alicante in Spain for Feb half term and the flights, flat and food was all less than £1K! Most of the teachers I know do Malta as the flights aren't too bad.

Icanseethebeach · 22/04/2024 17:17

Not helpful for this year but look at the canaries with a heated pool over Easter.

Youcannotbeseriousreally · 22/04/2024 17:16

We are going in October half term and have 4 kids , a week all in was £6400. I can never find a 2 bed suite or joining rooms for less than £1000 per person. I think 2 years ago we got a free child place and it came in at £5800 but otherwise always at least £6k

fungipie · 22/04/2024 17:15

What sort of holiday do you want? You can get cheapish flights to many European destinations if you are prepared to be sensible with luggage. + AirbnB. But perhaps too late for this coming half term- if you want cheap flights for half term you need to book well in advance, at least 3 months.

Can you drive to France?

Nw22 · 22/04/2024 17:14

Fly to Barcelona. Flights are usually cheap and loads of beach towns you can get an Airbnb

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