PRICES are plunging for summer holiday breaks – and families can take advantage right now.
The conflict in the Middle East and the continuing cost-of-living crisis has seen many people adopt a “wait and see” approach.
But travel firms are now offering even more incentives to get us booking, from free child places to extra discounts.
We’ve researched some of the cheapest deals we can find for a family of two adults and two children in July and August including hold luggage for all and transfers.
And if you’re prepared to go for a self-catering option and a smaller hotel with less fancy facilities, there’s great value to be had.
We’ve even found some all-inclusive options for those who don’t want to worry about budgeting on their break.
Here’s our pick of the summer deals . . .
Atlantic Holiday Hotel, Tenerife
YOU’LL enjoy stunning sea views at this hotel, perched right on the shore in Callao Salvaje.
This modern hotel has indoor and outdoor play areas for the kids and a pool.
Rooms come with cookers and fridge-freezers but there’s also an onsite buffet restaurant for the days you fancy a change.
Seven nights’ self-catering at the 4* Atlantic Holiday Hotel is from £1,551 for a family of four.
Includes flights from Luton on August 18, 10kg hand luggage and 22kg baggage plus coach transfers.
See jet2holidays.com.
Elba Lucia Sport & Suite Hotel, Fuerteventura
THE bright, modern apartments at this 2*+ hotel in Costa de Antigua have all the facilities you need for a relaxing break.
There’s a large pool, children’s pool and lots of entertainment and sporty games for the whole family to enjoy.
Seven nights’ self-catering at the Elba Lucia Sport & Suite Hotel is from £1,470 for a family of four.
Includes flights from Stansted on August 16, 10kg hand luggage, 22kg baggage plus coach transfers.
See jet2holidays.com.
Santa Susanna Resort, Costa Brava
WITH a splash pool, splash games area and mini club full of activities, this resort has plenty to keep the family occupied, as well as a free shuttle bus to the beach and town centre.
This deal is all-inclusive, too — with unlimited ice lollies for the kids as well as alcoholic drinks from 10am to 11pm.
Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 3* Santa Susanna Resort Affiliated by Fergus is from £2,133 for a family of four, including Ryanair flights from East Midlands on July 31, 20kg hold bags and coach transfers.
See onthebeach.co.uk.
Palm Grove, Corfu
PREFER apartment-style accommodation?
Then try Palm Grove in Sidari, where restaurants and bars are just a five-minute drive away and a beach is also close by.
There’s two pools — including one for kids — and the simple rooms feature a kitchenette.
Seven nights’ self-catering at the 2* Palm Grove is from £1,081 for a family of four.
Includes flights from Gatwick on July 30, 10kg hand luggage and 20kg hold bags and coach transfers.
See tui.co.uk.
TUI Suneo Serenity Bay, Bourgas
THIS Bulgarian bargain, sits alongside a sandy beach.
It has a big pool as well as two for kids and all the modern rooms feature balconies.
Let someone else do the cooking and enjoy meals at the buffet restaurant with themed nights throughout the week.
Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 4* TUI Suneo Serenity Bay is from £2,484 for a family of four.
Includes flights from Manchester on August 7, 10kg hand luggage and 20kg hold bags and coach transfers.
IN a peaceful countryside spot, the studios on the Greek island of Kefalonia are perfect for a relaxing break.
There’s a pretty outdoor pool and terrace and each of the bright apartments feature a kitchenette.
Seven nights’ self-catering at the 2* Lygies Studios is from £1,690 for a family of four.
Includes flights from Newcastle on July 30, 10kg hand luggage, 20kg hold bags and coach transfers.
See tui.co.uk.
THIS low-rise, white-washed hotel in Costa Teguise has two freshwater pools and a large sun terrace.
Well-equipped apartments come with balconies and kitchenettes but there’s also a pool bar where you can order freshly made pizzas, burgers and kebabs.
Seven nights’ self-catering at the 3* Paradise Hotel is from £1,509 for a family of four. Includes flights from East Midlands on July 30, 20kg hold bags and coach transfer.
See loveholidays.com.
El Pueblo Tamlelt, Morocco
THIS all-inclusive hotel in Agadir is in large gardens, 300 metres from the beach.
It has two outdoor pools, a children’s pool and rooms are decorated in Moorish style.
You won’t go hungry here with a buffet main restaurant and six speciality restaurants.
Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 3* El Pueblo Tamlelt is from £2,138 for a family of four.
Includes flights from Leeds Bradford on August 4, 20kg hold bags and private transfers.
See onthebeach.co.uk.