Quick background - my mum does a huge amount for us and, due to looking after a disabled family member, gets very little time to herself/opportunity to go on a foreign holiday for about 30 years! For her 60th (couple of years away), I’m thinking of arranging a uk group holiday (maybe a nice air bnb) with the grandkids and my sister but I’d also like to take her away (just me and her) for a few days (4 or 5 nights) somewhere nice and sunny.
I’ve started looking although it isn’t until 2027 (so won’t be able to book until next year) just for some ideas and an idea of price ranges so I know how much to save, as we’re on an okay income but not hugely wealthy. I’m struggling to find what I’m after online so was hoping mumsnet might have some recommendations!!
here’s what I’m after:
- budget of about £1000 per person for flights and hotel, or £1400ish pp all in. (£2800). Could potentially stretch budget for the right place. Ideally budget would stretch to two separate rooms or a large suite with decent separate beds.
- thinking may/june 2027. Not bound by school holiday dates.
- somewhere close to a quietish beach, maybe in a picturesque little town where we can walk to get coffees and lunches, maybe a Greek island or Balearics?
- prefer the hotel to be on the smaller side and well located (not after huge Brits abroad type resort)
- somewhere easy to get to and do some local walks/sightseeing that doesnt require car hire
- flights not longer than 5 hours
- my mum has some health issues so I’m thinking easy ambles around towns, not big hikes or hills
she has a very stressful life so thinking something low stress, nice scenery, not too busy/touristy
has anyone got any area or (even better!) hotel recommendations? Where have you been that you’ve loved?