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AS the days get shorter and the temperature drops, there’s nothing like a relaxing autumn staycation to break up the long wait until Christmas.

But finding a weekend away that doesn’t cost a fortune can be a challenge – especially with the summer holidays having already taken a chunk out of our bank accounts.

Wowcher has just slashed the prices on a huge range of autumn mini breaks, with UK holiday deals starting from £34.50 per person.

From Peak District spa breaks, to 18th-century manor houses, to staying inside a full-on castle, here’s our top pick of affordable Wowcher staycations this autumn.

Halloween murder mystery break for 2 – £78pp

Is there anything more perfect for spooky season than a Halloween-themed murder mystery break?

This offer includes an overnight hotel stay with breakfast, a three-course dinner, and of course, a fully immersive story where you’re part of the action.

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The murder mystery breaks take place all over the UK, and you can pick from hotels in London, Norfolk, the Midlands, Scotland, Yorkshire and more.

The Halloween Murder Mystery break deal is on sale for £78pp, saving 29% off full-price.

Book a Halloween murder mystery break for 2 for £78pp

4* Peak District Countryside Spa Stay for 2 – £89

An overnight escape with breakfast, spa access, and the stunning Peaks on your doorstep. What’s not to love?

Stay overnight at the Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa, a cosy, traditional red-brick hotel which hides modern and stylish rooms inside.

The on-site Mill Wheel Spa has a unique stone bath for a healing soak, plus mud chambers, a sauna and treatments such as bespoke facials catered to your skin type.

A stay here with Wowcher costs £89 for two people, working out to £44.50 each.

Book a 4* Peak District Countryside Spa Stay for 2 for £89

Castle stay with breakfast and dining experience – £129

Bag a fairytale-like autumn break with this stay in a medieval-style castle surrounded by misty woodlands.

Peckforton Castle in Cheshire is a Grade I-listed Victorian country house designed to look exactly like a castle, containing 48 unique bedrooms and two restaurants.

Peckforton has plenty of history hidden within its walls for you to explore. It was built in the mid 19th century for a wealthy family, and has its own dry moat, towers, gatehouse and a porthcullis.

This stay costs £129 for two and includes dinner, bed and breakfast, and saves you up to 51% when compared to booking direct.

Book a castle stay with breakfast plus a dining experience for £129

Gulliver’s Resort stay and play package – £169 (£42.25pp)

Join in the fun of the ‘Fright Fiesta’ at Gulliver’s this October with a short break at Gulliver’s Warrington.

The festival-style event sees a street parade take to the theme park, as well as costume character meet and greets and a ‘Spooky Dance Party’.

Families can also hop aboard the Trick or Treat train that chugs around the park, or enter a spooky Ghost House full of live action scares.

The deal includes an overnight stay at the park for up to four people, plus park entry on your arrival day for £169 (£42.25pp).

Book a Gulliver’s Resort stay and play package for £169 (£42.25pp)

North Wales retreat for two with Prosecco – £69

This mini break at Welsh countryside inn The Hanmer Arms comes with breakfast and Prosecco, making for a cosy overnight retreat.

This hotel is in Hanmer, North Wales, a quiet and pretty village with a medieval church and a vast glacial lake nearby.

The hotel itself is a 19th century Georgian inn and pub, serving local ales and generous portions at the Sunday carvery.

The offer costs £69 for two, working out at £34.50pp and saving you 45% off booking direct.

Book an overnight stay for two with Prosecco at The Hanmer Arms for £69

Shropshire manor house spa break for two – £99

This Shropshire spa break deal is on sale for £99, which is the lowest rate this break has ever reached on Wowcher.

With this deal, you and a loved one can sit down to a fancy dinner, make use of the hotel spa facilities, retire up to a cosy room and come back downstairs for a Full English breakfast in the morning.

The 4* Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa is an 18th-century manor with 15 acres of gardens, so you’ll have plenty of landscaped grounds to roam during your stay.

This overnight spa hotel break costs £99 for two people, working out to £49.50pp.

Book a Shropshire manor house spa break for two for £99

Prices correct at the time of publication.

IF you’re itching for your next getaway but don’t want to break the bank, we’ve found the travel hack for you.

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Once you’re signed up, you’ll have access to hundreds of affordable package holidays across the UK, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean and beyond.

We’ve rounded up our favourite Travelzoo deals, including UK staycations from £79 and all inclusive holidays from £151pp.

Snowdonia break – £79

Save 49% on a Snowdonia staycation with this mini break in Betws-y-Coed, a pretty mountain village at the base of Eryri.

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Stay in a Stables Lodge Room and wake up to a traditional Welsh breakfast, with the waterfalls and hiking trails of Gwydyr Forest on your doorstep.

You can bag an overnight break for two for £79 (which saves you 49% compared to booking direct) or upgrade to a two night stay for £149.

Athens break with Acropolis tour – £299

Save £182 on a trip to Athens plus enjoy an Acropolis tour with this Greek package holiday.

This four-night trip includes flights, transfers and a stay with breakfast in a deluxe, fountain view room at the posh Athens Tiare by Mage Hotel.

Four nights gives you plenty of time to wander the city’s ruins, outdoor markets, sip cocktails on its rooftop bars and pack in your Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum guided tour.

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All inclusive Marrakech – £151

This deal is for a three night stay at the 4* Aqua Mirage Club & Aqua Par on an all inclusive basis, so get ready for that buffet and those endless cocktails.

On-site you’ll find tennis courts and a football field to work up an appetite, plus three pools and a daily shuttle bus into central Marrakech for exploring.

With temperatures still hitting 30°C in September and October, it’s the ideal option for a slice of sunshine as the weather gets chilly.

2 night Victorian seaside break in Devon – £169

Take a trip to “Little Switzerland” in North Devon, so-named due to its gorges, deep valleys and dramatic cliffs that will mentally transport you to the Swiss Alps.

Hop on the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway to ride the highest and steepest water-powered railway in the world, or watch wild goats climb at the Valley of Rocks.

This deal includes a two night stay at The Crown Hotel in Lynton, a restored 17th-century inn, plus a delicious hot breakfast and £25pp credit for dinner.

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All inclusive Croatia – £258

This all inclusive Croatia break includes your flights plus a five-night stay in a sea view room at Hotel Osmine for £258pp, which shaves off up to 57% off full-price.

This hotel sits in the sleepy fishing village of Slano, a village centred around a sweeping crescent bay of sparkling water backed by lush emerald green pines.

When you’re not wandering the pretty village, try out archery, kayaking or surfing back at the hotel, then sit down to a Mediterranean meal in the hotel restaurant and sit back to enjoy the evening entertainment

Istanbul, three nights and flights – £129

Bag flights and three nights in Istanbul for £129 with this deal, and tick off the only city in the world that sits between two continents: Asia and Europe.

Stay at the Ramada Encore By Wyndham Istanbul Kartal Hotel, a modern, four-star hotel with a gym, clean and comfortable rooms and a sleek lounge to chill out in.

Here you’re close to Aydos Castle and Hill, where castle ruins weave through thick forests, and the Kartal Municipality Story Museum, where you’ll find whimsical statues and models from local legends.

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LOOKING to bag a bargain at sea? Now is THE time to embark on a booking.

The UK’s annual CLIA Cruise Week runs until Sunday and there are great deals to be had.

After a record 2.54million Brits headed up the gangway in 2025, it is time to join the party.

Nigel Thompson shares his pick of the offers to book now.

EASTERN CARIBBEAN – 14 nights from £1,349pp

JET away from selected UK airports on November 13 to join P&O’s newest ship Arvia in Barbados for a round-trip visiting Martinique, Saint Kitts, Tortola (British Virgin Islands), St Maarten, Antigua, Saint Lucia and Grenada.

Includes transfers and gratuities — and on applicable Select Price bookings up to December 17, get extra on-board spending up to £350 per cabin.

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PORTUGAL, MOROCCO & MEDITERRANEAN – Seven nights from £449pp

SAVE £111pp on a winter warmer itinerary on Celestyal Discovery, sailing from Lisbon (overnight) to Tarragona (for Barcelona) via Tangier, Valencia, Majorca and Sete.

Soft drinks, wifi and gratuities are included, although flights cost extra. Departs on December 12.

See celestyal.com.

FRANCE, SPAIN & PORTUGAL – 14 nights from £1,115pp

ADULTS-only Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambition sails a no-fly Easter trip from Tilbury, Essex, on March 24, 2027 visiting Honfleur, Le Verdon (for Bordeaux), Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Cadiz, Malaga, Lisbon and Leixoes (for Porto).

Use code CLIA10 during Cruise Week to get ten per cent off, with up to £400 on-board credit per cabin also on offer.

See ambassadorcruiseline.com.

RIVER NILE, EGYPT – Seven nights from £1,279pp

SAVE £778 per couple on a Tui River Cruises all-inclusive round trip from Luxor, flying from Gatwick on October 20.

Tui Bahareya will have overnight stays in Luxor and also call at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.

Passengers get two included shore excursions, 25kg luggage allowance and transfers, with tips and service charges covered.

See tui.co.uk/river-cruises.

WEST MEDITERRANEAN – Six nights from £2,835pp

BOUTIQUE brand Explora Journeys’ Explora II departs for Malta from Barcelona on March 14, 2027, with 30 per cent discounts on offer.

Visit La Spezia (for Pisa/Florence), Civitavecchia (for Rome), Naples and Sicily (Syracuse), with passengers enjoying benefits such as nine culinary experiences, in-suite dining, unlimited drinks, wifi, spa access, wellness activities and gratuities.

Flights extra. See explorajourneys.com.

RIVER MAIN, GERMANY – Four nights from £675pp

IT is never too early to start thinking about Christmas — and you can get a festive fix on a four-night sailing aboard Viva Cruises’ Tiara, departing on a round trip from Frankfurt on December 14.

The itinerary ticks off Wertheim, Wurzburg and Miltenberg and comes with a £100 flight credit offer, selected premium drinks, one complimentary high tea, welcome bottle of prosecco, wifi and gratuities.

See viva-cruises.com.

MEDITERRANEAN & PORTUGAL – Nine nights from £2,515pp

GOT cash to splash? Grab a half-price luxury voyage on adults-only Oceania Sirena, sailing on January 4, 2027 from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Lisbon via Livorno (for Pisa/Florence), Genoa, Nice, Marseille, Barcelona, Alicante, Motril (for Granada), Cadiz and Lisbon.

The deal includes a balcony cabin, speciality dining, gratuities, wifi and either wine and beer by the glass or shore excursion credit.

Flights extra. See oceaniacruises.com.

RIVER RHINE AND DUTCH WATERWAYS – Seven nights from £1,299pp

SAVE up to £750pp on an all-inclusive voyage from Rotterdam (overnight) to Mainz, Germany, aboard Saga River Cruises’ Spirit of the Rhine, departing on October 26, 2027.

En route, it visits Zaandam and Arnhem in the Netherlands and Germany’s Cologne and Rudesheim.

Bonus extras include flights, nationwide return chauffeur service to the UK airport, transfers, excursions, wifi and gratuities.

See travel.saga.co.uk.

ALASKA & CANADA – Seven nights from £1,404pp

THE Last Frontier’s glaciers, mountains and wildlife await on a Holland America Line round trip from beautiful Vancouver.

Koningsdam sails on May 1, 2027 and visits Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan with scenic cruising along the Inside Passage.

Cruise Week extras include £25pp deposit, alcoholic drinks package, one night’s speciality dining, $100 shore excursion credit, premium wifi, $100 on-board credit and pre-paid gratuities.

Flights are extra. See hollandamerica.com.

Published on 07/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1•Updated
14/09/2026 – 11:46 GMT+2

France will push back against a European Commission plan to fast-track ratification of trade agreements by circulating only English-language versions during talks with EU governments and lawmakers, skipping translation into the bloc’s 24 official languages, according to several sources.

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The slow ratification of the contentious EU–Mercosur trade deal has frustrated the Commission, which wants to accelerate negotiations and bring deals into force more quickly as it seeks new markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Translating the agreements into every official EU language can take months due to the legal scrubbing required before the ratification process begins.

The EU executive has confirmed to Euronews that trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told EU trade ministers in February that the trade deal with India concluded on 27 January could serve as a test case for using English as the main language during ratification.

“We lost almost €300 billion by not having the Mercosur agreement in place since 2021, if it comes to the GDP, and more than €200 billion in export opportunities,” Šefčovič told journalists after meeting ministers on 20 February, adding that once negotiations end it can take up to 2.5 years before businesses can operate in partner countries.

“In today’s world, we cannot simply lose the time,” he said.

Šefčovič said the Commission would ensure the agreements are translated into all 24 official EU languages once published in the Official Journal, i.e. after ratification. He added the proposal was backed by at least seven member states at the meeting, though not all countries had time to speak.

French sources who spoke to Euronews were insistent that Paris would vigorously oppose the move to English-only agreements if necessary.

“As a matter of principle, we defend the use of all the languages of the Union, and in particular French, which is one of the EU’s working languages,” one official told Euronews.

‘Transparency, precision and understanding’

Language policy in the bloc’s institutions remains politically sensitive for countries such as France, whose language has declined sharply over the past decades as English massively dominates daily work in the European Union institutions – despite French, German and English being the three official working languages.

“Switching entirely to English raises a legal and democratic issue, and the Commission is well aware of it,” another French official told Euronews.

On its website, the European Commission says linguistic diversity is essential and that the EU promotes multilingualism in its institutional work.

The bloc once even had a commissioner dedicated to multilingualism, though the portfolio was gradually merged with others and eventually disappeared.

“I have the impression that in some cases the Commission seizes the opportunity to push the idea that English has a superior status, and that the other official languages are translation languages that can come later,” Michele Gazzola, expert in language policy, said.

He added that relying only on English during ratification could pose problems for members of the European Parliament, and even more so if national parliaments are involved.

“It’s a matter of transparency, precision and understanding.”

Published on 07/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1•Updated
11/09/2026 – 22:42 GMT+2

France will push back against a European Commission plan to fast-track ratification of trade agreements by circulating only English-language versions during talks with EU governments and lawmakers, skipping translation into the bloc’s 24 official languages, according to several sources.

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The slow ratification of the contentious EU–Mercosur trade deal has frustrated the Commission, which wants to accelerate negotiations and bring deals into force more quickly as it seeks new markets amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Translating the agreements into every official EU language can take months due to the legal scrubbing required before the ratification process begins.

The EU executive has confirmed to Euronews that trade chief Maroš Šefčovič told EU trade ministers in February that the trade deal with India concluded on 27 January could serve as a test case for using English as the main language during ratification.

“We lost almost €300 billion by not having the Mercosur agreement in place since 2021, if it comes to the GDP, and more than €200 billion in export opportunities,” Šefčovič told journalists after meeting ministers on 20 February, adding that once negotiations end it can take up to 2.5 years before businesses can operate in partner countries.

“In today’s world, we cannot simply lose the time,” he said.

Šefčovič said the Commission would ensure the agreements are translated into all 24 official EU languages once published in the Official Journal, i.e. after ratification. He added the proposal was backed by at least seven member states at the meeting, though not all countries had time to speak.

French sources who spoke to Euronews were insistent that Paris would vigorously oppose the move to English-only agreements if necessary.

“As a matter of principle, we defend the use of all the languages of the Union, and in particular French, which is one of the EU’s working languages,” one official told Euronews.

‘Transparency, precision and understanding’

Language policy in the bloc’s institutions remains politically sensitive for countries such as France, whose language has declined sharply over the past decades as English massively dominates daily work in the European Union institutions – despite French, German and English being the three official working languages.

“Switching entirely to English raises a legal and democratic issue, and the Commission is well aware of it,” another French official told Euronews.

On its website, the European Commission says linguistic diversity is essential and that the EU promotes multilingualism in its institutional work.

The bloc once even had a commissioner dedicated to multilingualism, though the portfolio was gradually merged with others and eventually disappeared.

“I have the impression that in some cases the Commission seizes the opportunity to push the idea that English has a superior status, and that the other official languages are translation languages that can come later,” Michele Gazzola, expert in language policy, said.

He added that relying only on English during ratification could pose problems for members of the European Parliament, and even more so if national parliaments are involved.

“It’s a matter of transparency, precision and understanding.”

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Travelzoo is a money-saving club where members can bag super cheap holiday deals both abroad and in the UK.

We’ve found UK breaks from £89pp, Portugal holidays from £127pp, and even an incredible 11-night River Nile cruise and hotel package for £549pp.

Plus there’s extra benefits for members like free airport lounge access if your flight is delayed, so you can enjoy free food and drink and have somewhere comfy to sit.

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Amsterdam – £137pp

Tick off an Amsterdam city break with this two night stay in the Dutch capital.

The deal includes return flights plus a stay at the Chasse Boutique Hotel, which puts you within walking distance of the sprawling Vondelpark, Amsterdam‘s largest park.

You’re also close to Foodhallen, where you can grab lunch from 20 different street food stalls including gourmet hot dogs and tasty dim sum.

A 10-minute bike ride will take you to Jordaan, a pretty, narrow street neighbourhood packed with boutique shops and canalside cafes.

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11 Night Nile cruise & beach stay – £549pp

If you tot up your flights, cruise, hotel, plus food and drink for this stay, it works out to less than £50pp per night – which is incredible value for a River Nile break.

This package combines an all inclusive four night stay at the Royal Lagoons Resort with a seven night MS Royal Adventure Cruise, with all of your transfers and meals included.

The Royal Lagoons Resort & Aqua Park is a spectacular hotel in Hurghada with four pools, its own waterpark, a spa and a private beach.

And the scenic Nile cruise itself has stops at places like Luxor, home to the Avenue of Sphinxes, and Edfu, a collection of temples covered in hieroglyphics.

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Porto – £127pp

Enjoy three nights in a swanky hotel plus return flights to Porto for £127pp with this bargain city break deal.

Swap the grey UK weather for Porto‘s sun-drenched cobbled streets, where riverside wine bars offer glasses of Vino Verde for as little as €3.

The package includes a stay at the HF Tuela Porto, which is close to the pretty Palacio de Cristal gardens, where you’ll find manicured gardens, fountains and wandering peacocks.

Plus the flexibility of Travelzoo deals means you can travel as soon as next weekend, or book ahead for next year.

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Italian island escape – £499pp

If you fancy visiting an Italian island with postcard-perfect, colourful towns, lush landscaped and even bubbling hot springs, look no further than Ischia.

This deal includes flights. transfers, and a five night, half board stay at the Hotel La Pergola & Villa Flavio Thermal Resort.

You’ll receive a cheeky welcome drink on arrival, before checking into the traditional, coral-coloured hotel and taking a dip in its hot spring baths.

You even get a half-day tour in Lacco Amen, an elegant coastal town, plus a Limoncello tasting session.

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Scandinavian tour – £499pp

Visit Sweden, Norway and Denmark on this combined Scandinavian sightseeing trip.

You’ll start by flying to Copenhagen, where you’ll spend two nights at the stylish Copenhagen Island hotel, where you can head out to explore the pastel-coloured houses that line the waterfront.

Next you’ll hop on an overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo, before spending two nights at the Scandic Helsfyr hotel.

Spend your days here taking in the views of the city from the rooftop of the striking Oslo Opera House, or tour the medieval Akershus Fortress for a dose of history.

Then you’ll hop on a short flight from Oslo to Stockholm, where you’ll stay at the boujee Hotel Gio, BW Signature Collection hotel, a 10-minute walk from the royal Haga Park and the massive Brunnsviken Lake.

After enjoying a Stockholm archipelago cruise tour with a hot drink, you’ll be headed back to the UK having ticked off three countries.

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Tenerife – £499pp

This deal bags you flights plus an all inclusive seven night stay in Puerto de la Cruz, with airport transfers included.

Stay in the four-star Fergus Puerto de la Cruz, a hotel surrounded by suptropical gardens that feels like an island oasis.

The hotel sits on a hilltop overlooking the coastal town, plus there’s three outdoor pools to pick from with fantastic volcanic views.

Your all inclusive break includes a huge buffest restaurant with live show cooking stations, plus plenty of bars to grab a drink, including the lounge bar which comes alive in the evenings with live entertainment.

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Prices correct at the time of publication.

BERLIN: The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said.

Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, who was received with military honors by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and was later to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Security was tight for the visit, with Berlin cordoning off flag-lined streets and deploying large numbers of police.

“Over the course of this visit, the UAE and Germany will make a number of key announcements and multibillion-euro agreements across investment, business, technology, AI and energy,” senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh said at a briefing ahead of the visit.

The visit comes as the US war against Iran has roiled the Gulf region, with US President Donald Trump’s erratic diplomacy unsettling many midsize powers and leading them to diversify their strategic and economic partnerships.

Merz visited the Gulf region in February, shortly before the US-Israeli war started against Iran. He said then that “we need such partnerships more than ever at a time when major powers are increasingly dominating politics”.

The UAE is Germany’s largest trading partner in the Gulf, with bilateral trade topping $15 billion last year, and many big German companies have a presence there including BMW, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp and rail operator Deutsche Bahn.

The UAE meanwhile has made major investments in Germany, including in the chemical industry and offshore wind power.

During Merz’s visit in February, German energy giant RWE and Abu Dhabi’s national oil company ADNOC signed a memorandum of understanding on LNG imports over the next decade.

Gulf countries have also long bought defense equipment from Germany and have shown interest in start-ups that make drones to bolster NATO’s deterrence efforts against Russia.

Germany, the largest EU economy, supports talks towards a European Union free trade deal with the Emirates.

The group Human Rights Watch called on German leaders during the visit to “publicly call out the United Arab Emirates’ human rights record and its role in regional conflicts”.

No joint press conference was scheduled with Merz and Sheikh Mohamed.

FAMILIES can save even more on holidays this month with a new deal that lets kids fly for FREE.

Turkish Airlines Holidays, the holiday brand of Turkish Airlines, has launched an offer that allows children under 11-years-old to fly for free.

The offer is available on specific holiday packages booked up to September 29.

And it includes some exciting holiday destinations such as Turkey, Mauritius, the Maldives and Dubai.

The offer is for any holiday departing between now and March 30, 2027.

Other offers include 15 per cent off Economy Class basic fares or 20 per cent off Business Class fares.

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You’ll also get complimentary seat selection as well on eligible flights.

For example, you could head to Istanbul in Turkey from £249 per person for two nights.

You’d stay at the four-star Darkhill Hotel, close to all the city’s main attractions.

The hotel also has its own rooftop bar with views across the city.

Alternatively, you could head to Dubai for three nights, costing from £769 per person.

You’d stay at the five-star Paramount Hotel Midtown, with breakfast included.

In the hotel there are a number of restaurants and bars including a rooftop terrace with a huge screen and views across the city skyline.

Want to splash out? Well, you could travel to Mauritius and stay at the five-star Maritim Resort & Spa for five nights, from £1,369 per person.

The new offer brings Turkish Airlines Holidays in line with other tour operator such as TUI and easyJet holidays.

LOVEHOLIDAYS have tens of thousands of last minute breaks up for grabs, and they’re going for fabulously cheap prices.

We found sunny, week-long holidays in places like Spain, the Canary Islands, Tunisia and Morocco for less than £500pp.

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We’ve hunted down the best all inclusive deals from this mega list, where you can whisk the entire family away on a package holiday from only £289pp – here’s our top picks.

Costa Brava, Spain – £299pp

If you’re after a super affordable, all inclusive fly and flop holiday, look no further than the Ibersol Sorra d’Or hotel.

Here you’ve got everything you need in a sunny Spanish holiday, from a kids club, pool games and live music to keep the family entertained.

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Make use of the pretty yellow loungers surrounding the outdoor swimming pool, or step outside the front door and cross the promenade to reach a stretch of golden sand.

Head out into Malgrat de Mar to dip into dozens of local tapas bars, British-style pubs, souvenir shops, and the town’s weekly street market.

Book a 7 night all inclusive Spain holiday from £299pp (or click here to browse all Costa Brava holidays)

Tunisia – £369pp

The five-star El Mouradi Palace is a grand resort sitting directly on the white sands of Port el Kantaoui, Tunisia.

The hotel boasts a massive, 900-square-metre outdoor pool that feels like a lagoon, complete with a separate children’s section.

If you prefer the sea, you can step straight out onto a private stretch of white sand equipped with free sun loungers, beach umbrellas, and a beach bar. There’s also a heated indoor pool for cooler months.

Dining centres around the massive main buffet restaurant whic serves up everything from traditional Tunisian specialties and grilled meats to fresh sushi.

Book a 7 night all inclusive Tunisia holiday from £369pp (or click here to browse all Tunisia holidays)

Fuerteventura – £489pp

The SBH Maxorata Resort is a massive, four-star family hotel perched on the sun-drenched southern tip of Fuerteventura.

If you’re looking for that Caribbean-style white sand and turquoise water – without the long-haul flight or premium price tag, Jandia is exactly where you want to be.

With four pools, a splash park, a spa, evening music and cabaret, a massive buffet restaurant, pool and snack bars plus two a la carte restaurants – can you ask for much more from an all inclusive?

Rooms have had a recent refurb, with modern designs, huge TVs and private balconies – plus there’s family rooms with a separate bedroom and living area.

Book a 7 night all inclusive Fuerteventura holiday from £489pp (or click here to browse all Fuerteventura holidays)

Agadir, Morocco – £289pp

The Caribbean Village Agador is a sprawling, action-packed resort that feels like its own mini town.

Designed like a traditional Moorish village with low-rise buildings and winding pathways, here you’ll weave through lush gardens to find four pools, tennis courts and even an open-air amphitheatre.

By night, the resort comes alive with dance, comedy, and live music shows, plus there’s plenty of poolside bars and outdoor lounge areas to enjoy those all inclusive drinks.

This hotel is just a short walk from Agadir’s lively beachfront promenade packed with cafes and bars, plus you’re only a quick taxi ride away from the Souk El Had – a massive market stocked with spices and souvenirs.

Book a 7 night all inclusive Agadir holiday from £289pp (or click here to browse all Morocco holidays)

Tenerife – £379pp

If you’re looking for an adults-only option, Be Live Adults Only Tenerife is a sleek, four-star spot sitting right in the heart of Puerto de la Cruz.

This chic getaway trades busy splash parks for chilled-out pool days and sweeping views of the Atlantic and Mount Teide.

After a day of sunbathing, sit down to dinner in the buffet restaurant with show cooking displays and plenty of cuisines to pick from, before winding down by watching the sunset with an all inclusive cocktail.

When you want to head out, you’re only minutes away from the volcanic sands of Playa Jardin and the massive Lago Martianez saltwater pool complex.

Book a 7 night all inclusive Tenerife holiday from £379pp (or click here to browse all Tenerife holidays)

Gran Canaria – £499pp

Servatur Riosol is a brilliant, budget-friendly base in Gran Canaria‘s sunny Puerto Rico.

Built into the cliffside, this scenic resort offers to swimming pools with sweeping views over the sea. There’s also a kids splash area, plus an adults-only zone with underwater loungers and a private bar.

Rooms here come with kitchenettes stocked with microwaves, hobs and toasters – but the most you’ll need to use is the kettle for the odd cup of tea with your all inclusive package.

There is a funicular lift to take you down to Puerto Rico beach, and the bustling souvenir shops of the Europa Shopping Centre are a short walk away.

Book a 7 night all inclusive Gran Canaria holiday from £499pp (or click here to browse all Gran Canaria holidays)

Prices correct at the time of publication.

If the Ber months are your favourite, then enjoy them with an autumnal staycation. These holiday parks will be offering lots of themed fun in October and beyond including Halloween celebrations

While parents have only just waved the kids back to school, we all know how quickly October half term sneaks up on us, and if you’re looking to book a staycation, now is the time.

Holiday parks across the UK will be offering special October half-term breaks, including themed activities and entertainment, so here’s a breakdown of what some of the major brands will be doing for the spookiest month.

Butlin’s – from £205

Butlin’s will be offering a range of Spooktober breaks midweek through October and during half term, which kick off with a welcome party that’s “full of Halloween hits and spooky surprises”. Its fairgrounds are being turned into Scaregrounds, with fog machines, atmospheric lights, and lots of scary monsters lurking in dark corners, while some rides will operate after dark for extra thrills.

The evening entertainment, usually known as Nights at Reds, will become Frights at Reds, billed as: “Think spine-tingling singalongs, killer party dances, ghoulish games, DJ sets that’ll raise the dead, and our brand-new Eerily Silent Disco.” There will also be daytime activities, and of course, you get access to Butlin’s waterparks and all the other fun things you’d expect from its breaks.

Book October half-term breaks now at Butlins.com

Haven – from £85

Haven is offering a range of Halloween breaks across its parks for October 2026, including half-term dates, with parks offering a variety of spooky entertainment and activities, depending on location and date.

You can enjoy a Halloween Parade at selected parks, and the usual Haven entertainment with a cute autumn edge, such as a Halloween version of the Seaside Squad Let’s Dance show. Once you’ve booked your break, you can add extras such as pumpkin carving, Halloween Make a Bear, or themed slime workshops.

Find out more about Haven Halloween breaks and book online.

Center Parcs – from £829

Center Parcs’ lodges are the perfect backdrop for an autumn break, and its parks will also be offering a range of Halloween activities for those visiting during half term. Parents can book their kids into a Halloween Bash, a party that includes games and crafts, or fun sessions such as broomstick making.

You can also enjoy the crisp autumn weather with a forest stroll, or enjoy the parks’ playgrounds, and of course, there’s the subtropical swimming paradises, which are always popular with families visiting Center Parcs.

Book Center Parcs breaks for half term online.

Parkdean – from £169

Parkdean will be running Halloween activities in 59 of its parks from October 2 to November 1, promising “live entertainment and thrilling activities”. Depending on the date you visit and the park, you could enjoy a Creepy Disco, watch a Halloween-themed show, Disturbia, or take part in a kid-friendly ghost walk.

Kids can take part in pumpkin crafts, Halloween-themed slime workshops, sand art, or pottery, and some parks will host a Monster Ball with competitions, fancy-dress, live performances, and more.

Find out more about Parkdean’s breaks and book online for October.

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IF you’re itching to grab your passport and head somewhere hot, Loveholidays has just made your next holiday a whole lot cheaper.

The holiday company slashed rates on last-minute sunny holidays, lowering costs from five-star hotels to all inclusive resorts to a fraction of usual prices.

We’ve rounded up the best last minute deals to places like Spain, Egypt, Tenerife and Greece, with package holidays including your flights from as little as £129pp.

Whether you want non-stop waterslides for the kids or bottomless cocktails on the beach, here are the best last minute deals to book today. (Or click here to browse all the deals).

Hurghada – £489pp (all inclusive)

For a lively, action-packed family holiday where you’ll barely want to leave the resort, check out the 4* Rewaya Inn Resort in Hurghada.

This massive beachfront complex puts everything right on your doorstep – with thrilling waterslides on-site to spectacular coral reef snorkelling on the beach.

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With its own aqua park and action-packed entertainment schedule, plus water sports, evening shows and sports activities, there’s plenty here to keep the kids entertained.

Parents, on the other hand, will love the hotel spa with its whirlpool, sauna and hot tub – plus the seven restaurants and eight bars around the property where you can grab an all inclusive cocktail, wine or beer.

Click here to browse all Egypt holiday deals

Rhodes 5* – £409pp

Fancy a five-star holiday to a stunning Greek island? This last minute offer bags you a stay at one of Rhodes’ most glamorous family hotels.

Rodos Palace certainly feels royal, with a fairytale bridge stretching over an enormous outdoor pool, and a giant glass dome sheltering the heated indoor pool.

With nearly 800 rooms, there’s a massive range of accommodation options. The standard double and family rooms in the main tower are sleek, modern, and many offer spectacular sea views, while the garden suites boast their own private pools and sun terraces.

You could stay here for a week and never eat in the same place twice. There are eight different dining venues, including the main buffet restaurant plus a la carte options for Italian and authentic Greek cuisine.

Click here to browse all Greek holiday deals

Majorca – £389pp (all inclusive)

This sprawling complex in Majorca is built around family activities and a lively, action-packed atmosphere.

The Club Cala Romani Hotel boasts three outdoor pools, a kids splash zone, a beautiful sandy cove just 10 minutes away, plus activities like mini discos and sports on-site to ensure no one is ever bored

With your all inclusive stay, you can help yourself from a rotating buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with familiar favourites as well as themed dinners and local cuisine.

In the evening, the lounge bar and disco become the main hub, where you can enjoy your all inclusive drinks and watch the nightly entertainment shows.

Click here to browse all Spain holiday deals.

Tenerife – £349pp

Take a trip to sunny Tenerife with a stay at a glam aparthotel overlooking a shimmering pool.

The Piramides Resort is a budget-friendly base in Playa de las Americas, putting you in the prime spot to explore local beaches, bars, restaurants and nightlife.

Stays here come in the form of modern, spacious apartments which are fully kitted-out with sleek kitchens, tellies and private balconies.

Plus there’s four swimming pools on-site, a main buffet restaurant, poolside and snack bars plus lively evening entertainment to get you pumped for a night out in one of Tenerife‘s most popular resorts.

Click here to browse all Tenerife holiday deals

Agadir, Morocco – £129pp

If you’re looking for a very afforable break to catch some last minute sun, you’ll want to snap up this Agadir deal.

Temperatures in Agadir can still reach 30°C in September, plus the coastal city even has a golden six-mile long beach built for sunbathing.

This hotel gives you all the sunny holiday essentials – a spacious apartment with a balcony, an outdoor pool for a dip, a buffet restaurant and even its own nightclub.

If you want to browse for some souvenirs, the massive Souk El Had market is nearby, and you are surrounded by plenty of cheap local cafes, pubs, and shops.

Click here to browse all Agadir holiday deals

BOOKING a last minute holiday can often work out a heck of a lot cheaper than booking a break in advance.

As hotels want to fill their rooms and entice guests, prices often plummet the closer you get to take-off – meaning savvy holidaymakers can secure some of the best deals.

Loveholidays is currently offering hundreds of last-minute breaks in spots like Zante, Spain and Turkey that will save you hundreds when compared to peak season prices.

Here’s our selection of the best-value last minute breaks on Loveholidays, where hols taking off in the next two months are going for crazy cheap.

Zante

The Perkes Hotel is perched on the coastline of Laganas, a lively beach resort with a sweeping sandy bay and access to some of the island’s best nightlife.

Bag yourself a last-minute break to the Greek island to hop on a turtle boat tour or take a dip in its signature electric-blue waters.

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This hotel is just a stone’s throw from the sea, five minutes from popular main beach Laganas Beach, and a 15 minute drive from the island’s charming old town.

We found a seven night all inclusive stay with flights at the Perkes Hotel for £309pp this September. Or click here to browse all last minute Zante deals.

Book a 7 night all inclusive holiday to Zante from £309pp

The Algarve

Save £214 on this stay at Portugal‘s Ukino Terrace Algarve Concept Hotel – rated one of the ‘most loved’ on the Loveholidays website.

Considering how affordable it is to stay here, this hotel is well and truly glam.

The whitewashed, modern hotel building overlooks the palm tree-lined outdoor pool, where adults can kick back on a sleek white lounger while kids burn off their energy at the kids club.

Here you’re only a five-minute walk from a gorgeous, sandy beach, a short stroll from local bars and restaurants, and 20 minutes’ drive from the Zoomarine theme park.

We found a seven night self catering stay with flights at the Ukino Terrace Algarve Concept Hotel from £239pp in September.

Or click here to browse all last minute Algarve deals.

Book a 7 night self catering stay in the Algarve from £239pp

Antalya

Fancy an all inclusive stay at a Turkish five-star hotel for under 300 quid per person? You’ll want to bag this last-minute deal.

Antalya’s Sun Star Resort sits on the Turkish Riviera in the resort of Mahmutlar, where the stunning Taurus Mountains overlook the glimmering turquouise sea.

This hotel has its own private beach, multiple outdoor pools and even its very own waterpark – so there’s no need to leave site if you just want to fly and flop.

But if you do fancy getting out and about, there’s vibrant bars, cafes and restaurants plus exciting local markets all within walking distance.

We found an all inclusive holiday including flights to Sun Star Resort from £299 in September.

Or click here to browse all last minute Antalya deals.

Book a 7 night all inclusive 5* holiday to Antalya for £299pp

Tunisia – £259 + FREE child stays

Not only does this Tunisia holiday save you £107 when compared to peak prices, but you can also bag a free kids’ place.

The Golf Residence Hotel in Port el Kantaoui is a sprawling four-star resort with multiple pools, bars, restaurants and even its own on-site spa.

Plus if you’re visiting as a family, there’s a kids club, kids pool and an action-packed entertainment program to make use of.

Nearby, take a swing at El Kantaoui Golf Course or zip down waterslides at Acqua Palace Water Park.

We found a half-board stay at the Golf Residence Hotel with flights included for £259pp this September.

Or click here to browse all last minute Tunisia deals.

Book a 7 night half-board holiday to Tunisia from £259pp

Costa del Sol – £159pp

Last minute holidays to this charming Costa del Sol hotel are £210 below peak price, meaning you can soak up that September sun for a fraction of the cost.

The Village Terrazas Costa del Sol is a relaxed retreat in Manilva, where stylish apartments are surrounded by pretty courtyards dotted with fountains and ponds.

There’s two large outdoor pools here, plus a kids pool, kids club and playground.

Spend your days drifting between the pool, the beach and afternoon games of table tennis or billiards.

We found a five night self catering stay with flights from £159pp this September.

Or click here to browse all last minute Costa del Sol deals.

Book a 5 night self catering holiday to the Costa del Sol from £159pp