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Too late to book for 15 August - 10 days - 2 adults & 2 teenagers?

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Downloadfilms · 21/07/2026 16:45

Hi.
DH is still waiting to hear if his job can be covered in August so we can go away during school holidays.
Our children are 13 and 18 and we don't need adjoining rooms or a block of 4 seats on the plane.
Also, we are wary of flying due to the wait at passport control - an extra hour of standing would be a major pain (literally) due to physical weakness.

Have we left it too late to book?
Husband wants Tenerife but I think anywhere we can get in, with good TripAdvisor reviews, will do.

Any suggestions for where to look? Websites & destinations.

OP posts:
Downloadfilms · 21/07/2026 18:43

I'll check on Govt website just to make sure.

OP posts:
Downloadfilms · 21/07/2026 18:42

Budget about £6k.
Greek islands sound good!
Mediterranean fish, fresh bread & fruit - yes pls!!

OP posts:
Duvetdayneeded · 21/07/2026 18:29

Of course there will be holidays. What’s your budget?

Musicaltheatremum · 21/07/2026 18:13

Greece has suspended the EES so maybe onem of the smaller islands. Crete airport is very busy at times and their new one doesn't open until late next year. Go on Jet2 or TUI or easyJet holiday sites and see what's available