WITH kids soon screaming “school’s out for the summer”, it doesn’t feel like there’s a better time to book a holiday.
But a holiday for a family of four can be expensive…
So, to help you out, we’ve done the legwork and found the cheapest summer trips that are actually within the school holidays – all under £300 per person.
Líbere Córdoba Tendillas in Cordoba, Andalucia, Spain
You could head to Líbere Córdoba Tendillas in Andalucia, Spain on August 15 from Aberdeen or Glasgow airports and return on August 22 for £169 per person.
The four-star hotel is more like a block of apartments in the centre of Cordoba – a southern Spanish city with the most Unesco World Heritage sites in the world.
In each small apartment, there is a kitchenette, Smart TV and Wi-Fi.
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For an additional fee, you can also have a continental breakfast.
Appart Hotel Igoudar in Agadir, Morocco
Don’t mind heading slightly further? Book Appart Hotel Igoudar in Agadir, Morocco from August 26 to September 2, flying from Edinburgh Airport for £169 per person.
The three-star hotel is an apartment-style complex, just a few minutes from the beach.
Inside each apartment, you can expect a kitchenette as well as a private terrace.
There’s also an outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace.
Polo in Milan, Italy
Over in Italy, you could try out Hotel Polo in Milan, flying on August 5 from Liverpool Airport and returning on August 12 for £179 per person.
Located a little out of the main city, Hotel Polo was recently renovated and features a bar, restaurant, garden and terrace.
You can reach the city centre in 20 minutes and Monza isn’t too far either.
All Suites Appart Hôtel, Noisy-le-Grand at Disneyland Paris, Ile de France, France
Ideal for those heading to Disneyland Paris this summer, you could stay at the All Suites Appart Hotel in Noisy-le-Grand from August 5 to 12 for £209 per person flying from London Gatwick, London Luton or Glasgow airports.
This three-star hotel sits in the Disneyland Paris park area, with the Noisy-Mont d’Est station just a five-minute walk away.
From the station you can reach both central Paris and Disneyland within half an hour.
Rooms at the hotel feature a kitchenette and there’s also a wellness area with a gym and sauna.
Elvira Suites in Granada City, Spain
For another spot in Spain, check into Elvira Suites in Granada City, between July 20 and 24 for £113 per person, flying from Bournemouth Airport.
The Elvira Suites are more like apartments, with their own kitchenettes as well as a small shared courtyard.
You’ll find the hotel in the middle of the city, within a close distance of top spots such as the Cathedral of Granada and the Alhambra Palace.
Lanzarote Paradise & Colinas in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote, Spain
You could head to Lanzarote Paradise & Colinas in Costa Teguise, Spain between July 25 and 29 for £168 per person, flying from Leeds Bradford Airport.
Found near Costa Teguise, Lanzarote Paradise and Colinas is another apartment-style complex less than a 30-minute walk from the beach.
In each studio, guests will find a living area, a bedroom, kitchenette and furnished balcony.
Onsite there are also two freshwater pools, a sun terrace and a pool bar serving homemade pizzas.
Canifor Hotel in Qawra, Malta
For somewhere different, head to the Canifor Hotel in Qawra, Malta between July 21 and 25 for £190 per person, flying from Liverpool Airport and landing back at Manchester Airport.
For an additional £2 per person you could fly to and from Bournemouth, or £37 extra per person and you could fly to and from Manchester.
The Canifor Hotel is just a short walk from the seafront and each room boasts a balcony and an ensuite bathroom.
There’s also four pools, two of which are just for children.
Inside, you’ll find another pool as well complete with a hot tub.
Katikies Studios & Apartments in Lardos, Rhodes, Greece
Over in Greece, you could stay at Katikies Studios and Apartments in Lardos, Rhodes, between July 20 and 24 for £243 per person, flying from Birmingham Airport.
The beach is just a few steps from the hotel, which also features a garden area with sun loungers and parasols.
The studios and apartments each feature a kitchenette, as well as private balcony.
And just 15-inutes away is the quaint town centre, with a number of tavernas as well as cocktail bars.
Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village in San Pietro a Mare, Sardinia, Italy
On the Italian island of Sardinia, you could book into Marina Manna Hotel & Club Village in San Pietro between July 20 and 24 for £195 per person, flying from London Stansted Airport.
This quiet Italian hotel is a short walk from San Pietro a Mare beach and offers both rooms and self-catering apartments.
In addition, the hotel has its own private pool and a private beach area.
For parents wanting to keep their kids occupied, there is a kid’s club and playground as well.
Nadolia Apartments in Arillas, Corfu, Greek Islands, Greece
Flying out on August 13 and returning on August 20, you could stay at the Nadolia Apartments in Arillas, Corfu, Greece for £251 per person, flying from Edinburgh Airport.
This apartment complex also features a pool, with a bar and restaurant too.
Sitting on the hilltop, you wouldn’t be far from the beach either, which is just 15 minutes away.
Atlantis Apart in Marmaris, Dalaman, Turkey
Fancy a Turkish break? Book into the Atlantis Apart in Marmaris between July 22 and 26 for £213 per person, flying from London Gatwick Airport.
At the hotel, guests will find two outdoor pools with a pool bar.
There’s also a children’s play area and an onsite restaurant.
Within a five-minute walk, there’s also the beach for families to enjoy.
Lygies Studios in Trapezaki, Kefalonia in Greece
Flying out on July 28 and returning on August 4, you could spend the week at Lygies Studios in Trapezaki, Kefalonia, Greece for £237 per person, flying from Manchester Airport.
Sat in the quiet Kefalonian countryside, Lygies Studios is around a five-minute drive from the beach.
The apartments are all kitted out with a kitchenette and the complex also features an outdoor patio with a pool.
Moroccan House Marrakech in Marrakech, Morocco
Or on August 2 and returning on August 9, you could spend the week at Moroccan House Marrakech in Morocco for £295 per person, flying from Edinburgh Airport.
The traditional riad-like hotel has an interior courtyard and has mosaic tiles throughout.
There is a pool area and a restaurant too, where you can even try out a cooking class.
The city centre is about a 10-minute drive away, but the popular Jemaa el-Fna square with street performers and food stalls is only a five-minute wander away.