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Idiot ex just let kids down big time- last minute holiday ideas please

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mynamechangemyrules · 10/10/2025 20:06

My ex husband was supposed to be taking my children on holiday at half term. He just told them he’s already gone by himself 😳😆 so they’ve been prepared for a beach holiday which they won’t now have.

I would like to take them somewhere but it’s going to smash my budget.

I started searching for heat and fun any dates between 17-26 Oct (poss later as well), 4-7 nights, but I’m bewildered and not sure it can be done for the money I’m prepared to spend.

cyprus? Turkey? Morocco? Egypt?

Need it to come in under £2000. Would obv love it to be with breakfast or any food inclusive.

ideas and links if anyone believes it’s possible?!!

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Bivvy · 13/10/2025 19:24

Portuguese Algarve will come in budget

BookWorm7 · 14/10/2025 10:14

Essouria is gorgeous and quite relaxed. I was there earlier this year. It's very cheap for meals and it's not as much hustle and bustle as Marrakesh. They filmed some of Game of Thrones there.

TokenGinger · 15/10/2025 15:50

Did you manage to book anywhere, OP?

Dancingsquirrels · 15/10/2025 16:34

At that age, my kids loved city breaks to Europe

NeedSleepNowPls · 16/10/2025 18:31

Whatever you do, don't book with lastminute.com! They have no contact info to speak to anyone, their online chat doesn't work, I called with a (polite) query and they then blocked my number! Tried to upgrade luggage options on a flight and they sent a nonsensical email about refunds! Awful service- avoid avoid avoid.

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