IF you’re wondering where the next big holiday trend is coming from, I can save you some time.
It’s not a brand new destination, and it’s not somewhere “undiscovered”.
It’s the places your parents went in the 90s.
I spend most of my time looking at holiday booking data, and this one trend keeps jumping out.
A whole wave of classic British package holiday resorts are making a serious comeback in 2026.
And the reason is simple: they’re still ridiculously good value.
From Europe to Africa, here are my top 10 cheap holiday spots that are booming again… and the deals you can get right now.
10. Skanes, Tunisia
Skanes is a proper throwback to 90s package holidays – big beachfront hotels, short transfers, and everything centred around the resort.
And now, it’s having one of the biggest comebacks I’ve seen in the data, with bookings to Tunisia up massively again heading into 2026.
I found a really strong all-inclusive deal here – 7 nights at the 4* Hotel Liberty Resort, flying from London Southend (16–23 Aug 2026), from £535pp for a family of four. That’s roughly £76pp per night, and crucially, it’s all-inclusive.
What makes this one work is how family-friendly it is – big pool areas, loads going on for kids, and everything included, so you’re not constantly spending.
And the reason it’s this cheap is simple. Tunisia is still rebuilding demand, so hotels are pricing low to win Brits back. Which means right now, you’re getting proper beachfront value for a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere.
9. Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain
Calpe was huge with British tourists in the 80s and early 90s – classic Spanish seaside, big beaches and that iconic rock backdrop.
Now it’s trending again in 2026, as people look for more relaxed, less chaotic alternatives to bigger resorts.
I found a great-value summer deal – 7 nights at the 4* AR Diamante Beach, flying from Bournemouth (3–10 Aug 2026), from £588pp for a family of four. That’s about £84pp per night, on a bed & breakfast basis.
This hotel stands out because it feels a bit more premium than your typical Costa Blanca stay – big modern rooms, great pool area, and close to the beach without being chaotic.
It’s cheaper because it’s not trying to be flashy or all-inclusive heavy. And for families, that works – because you can eat out cheaply and control your spending instead.
8. Hurghada, Egypt
Hurghada was unbelievably popular in the 2000s all-inclusive boom, thanks to massive resorts, guaranteed heat and loads included in the price.
And now it’s properly back again, with bookings climbing fast into 2026.
This one’s properly eye-opening – 7 nights at the 4* Royal Lagoons Aqua Park Resort & Spa, flying from Belfast (22–29 Aug 2026), from £668pp for a family of four. That’s around £95pp per night, and it’s all-inclusive.
What makes it great for families is the waterpark setup with slides, multiple pools and enough going on to keep kids busy all week without leaving the hotel.
This is why Egypt is flying with Brits right now, despite its proximity to the Iran conflict. Because once you arrive, everything’s covered.
Flights are longer, which keeps demand slightly lower, but for families, that means ridiculous value for what you get.
7. Hammamet, Tunisia
Hammamet was one of the classic British beach holidays of the 90s – long sandy beaches, big hotels and loads of all-inclusive resorts.
Just like Skanes, it’s seeing a massive resurgence heading into 2026.
I spotted this while digging through peak summer prices – 7 nights at the 4* Houda Yasmine Hammamet, flying from London Southend (23–30 Aug 2026), from £553pp for a family of four. That’s about £79pp per night, and it’s all-inclusive.
It’s a proper classic family hotel with a massive pool, entertainment, and everything geared around easy, no-stress holidays.
Again, the price comes down to perception catching up with reality.
The hotels are good, the weather’s great – but demand hasn’t fully returned yet. So you’re benefiting from that gap.
6. Salou, Costa Dorada, Spain
Salou was massive with British families in the 90s and early 2000s with beaches, family hotels and PortAventura right next door.
And now it’s flying back again in 2026 as families rediscover how easy it is.
I couldn’t ignore this deal – 7 nights at the 4* 4R Playa Park, flying from Birmingham (21–28 Aug 2026), from £408pp for a family of four. That’s just £58pp per night, on a bed & breakfast basis.
This is exactly what Salou does well: simple, well-located hotels with good pools and easy access to everything – and at a really great price too.
And it’s such great value because you’re not paying for extras upfront.
But in Salou, that’s ideal – everything locally is affordable, so you can build your own budget holiday.
5. Torremolinos, Costa del Sol, Spain
Torremolinos is where the British package holiday basically started back in the 60s and 70s.
And in 2026, it’s trending hard again thanks to how easy and reliable it is.
I found a really solid summer option here – 7 nights at the 4* Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo, flying from Bournemouth (22–29 Aug 2026), from £518pp for a family of four. That’s about £74pp per night, on a self-catering basis.
What makes this one great is the location, as it sits right on the beachfront, with loads nearby, and perfect if you want flexibility with food and spending.
It’s not the cheapest on the list, but you’re paying for convenience – short transfer, loads to do, and no surprises.
4. Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain
Benidorm was the capital of British holidays in the 80s and 90s, and now a whole new generation is discovering it.
Bookings are up again in 2026, especially with younger families and couples.
I found this cracking value deal – 7 nights at the 3* Terralta Apartments, flying from Dublin (23–30 Aug 2026), from £403pp for a family of four. That’s roughly £58pp per night, on a self-catering basis.
It’s ideal for families too, as it’s home to spacious apartments, a big pool, and a quieter location just outside the main strip.
And this one’s cheap simply because Benidorm is built for volume: loads of apartments, loads of competition – which keeps prices low.
Best part is, once you’re there, everything else is cheap too.
3. Sousse, Tunisia
Sousse has always been one of Tunisia’s most popular beach resorts – big hotels, great beaches and loads of all-inclusive options.
And just like the rest of Tunisia, it’s seeing a huge comeback into 2026.
One of the best-value all-inclusive deals I found – 7 nights at the 4* El Ksar Resort & Thalasso, flying from London Southend (16–23 Aug 2026), from £583pp for a family of four. That’s about £83pp per night, and it’s all-inclusive.
This is exactly what families want – beachfront setting, slides, big pool areas and everything included from day one.
This is where the value really shows.
Because when everything’s included, you’re not constantly spending – which makes it one of the easiest holidays to budget for.
2. El Arenal, Majorca, Spain
El Arenal was massive in the charter flight era – big beach, loads of hotels and right next to Palma.
And now Majorca, and El Arenal in particular, is firmly back on the rise again in 2026.
I found a peak summer Majorca deal that really stood out – 7 nights at the 3* BLUESEA Costa Verde, flying from Bournemouth (19–26 Aug 2026), from £580pp for a family of four. That’s about £83pp per night, and it’s all-inclusive.
What makes this one work is simplicity – good pool, food included, and a no-frills base in a super easy destination.
It’s slightly pricier because Majorca never really goes out of demand.
But you’re paying for ease – short flight, reliable weather and a destination that just works.
1. Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm El Sheikh was one of the BIGGEST British holiday hotspots of the 2000s.
And now it’s making the biggest comeback of all destinations worldwide heading into 2026.
And this is where the value really hits home – 7 nights at the 4* Xperience Saint George Homestay, flying from London Luton (5–12 Aug 2026), from £650pp for a family of four. That’s around £93pp per night, and it’s all-inclusive, in great hotel, with guaranteed heat.
This hotel is built for proper relaxation with multiple pools, loads of food options and everything set up so you barely need to leave. Just turn up, pay for nothing, and leave rested, relaxed and tanned.
And the reason it’s such good value, even in the summer holidays, is simple.
Flights have only relatively recently come back at scale, so demand is still catching up. But the hotels are still world-class.
Which means right now, you’re getting proper 4* all-inclusive… for less than most self-catering holidays in Europe.