Five last minute bargain breaks to book this Easter -including all-inclusive beach getaways
WONDERING how to entertain the kids this Easter?
It’s not too late to bag a bargain break somewhere a little brighter than the UK.
There are some great destinations – Sophie Swietochowski picks out some of the best . . .
ACTION-PACKED MOROCCO
IF you’re adventurous and want a holiday the kids will be bragging about for years to come, book this ten-day Morocco Family Holiday Comfort tour.
The itinerary from Intrepid has been tailored towards parents travelling with kids and includes camel rides, visits to spice souks and stays in family-friendly hotels.
You’ll start in Casablanca, before moving to the busy city of Fes and then on to Midelt in the Atlas Mountains, where you’ll catch a glimpse of pine forests and nomadic shepherds from your private transfer.
You’ll then move on to Merzouga to spend a night in the Sahara desert and camp under the stars, before setting off for Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou and ending in Marrakech.
The trip costs from £918pp for a family of four departing on March 30, including all accommodation, all transport and some meals.
See intrepidtravel.com.
Flights from Gatwick to Marrakech start from £30.99 each way with easyJet.
See easyjet.com.
ANASTASIA BEACH HOTEL, CYPRUS
KIDS will have lots of fun bobbing around the lazy river and swirling down the colourful water slides here.
This 4* hotel in the resort town of Protaras has access to the beach, so you can paddle in the sea.
The temperature is 23C right now and will be hotter by Easter.
There’s also a restaurant, poolside snack bar and drinks bar.
The town is teeming with fish joints, souvlaki spots and pizza places if you fancy venturing out.
A week half-board costs from £599pp, based on a family of four sharing a standard apartment with a balcony and including flights from Luton on April 4.
Call 020 8492 6868 or see olympicholidays.com.
GF NOELIA, TENERIFE
THE Spanish isle of Tenerife is renowned for its year-round sun.
The 3* GF Noelia, in Puerto de la Cruz has a rooftop pool with views of the island’s mountains, as well as a buffet restaurant and bar with live music.
The black sand beach – formed by the volcanic rocks that surround it – is a five-minute stroll away and is sure to impress the kids.
It’s worth taking the ten-minute walk to the old town, which is littered with pretty tapas bars, while the zoo is also close by.
Seven nights’ self-catering is from £545pp, based on two people sharing a studio and including flights from Glasgow and other UK airports on March 25.
Call 020 8492 6868 or see olympicholidays.com.
LA VALLEE PARK, FRANCE
IF an itinerary of never-ending sporting activities and games is what you’re after, look no further than Eurocamp’s nature-filled La Vallee park on the coast of Normandy.
Surrounded by lush trees, it is home to several excellent kids’ clubs for all ages, where they can get stuck into zorbing, hovercarting, archery and a mini driving school, among other things.
There’s an on-site water park and sandy beach less than a mile away as well as tennis courts, a football pitch and watersports for the adults.
Evening entertainment includes bingo, karaoke, quizzes and themed nights.
Seven nights’ self-catering in a two-bedroom classic holiday home is from £266 for a family of four, for arrival on April 1.
See eurocamp.co.uk.
Le Shuttle has 20 per cent off Eurotunnel short stay tickets when you book before Sunday.
Find out more at eurotunnel.com.
KING EVELTHON BEACH HOTEL & RESORT, CYPRUS
IN search of peace and quiet in a luxury setting?
This all-inclusive 5* hotel near Paphos, which backs on to a serene beach, will begin to relax you before you’ve even had time to kick off your sandals and take a sip of wine.
Little ones will be kept busy at the kids’ club or at one of the many pools, while adults spend the day at the spa or flopped on a sunbed with pina coladas.
There’s a buffet restaurant as well as tennis courts and football pitches.
Melania restaurant down the road serves authentic Greek cuisine.
Seven nights’ all-inclusive is from 789pp, based on two adults and one child sharing and including flights from Gatwick on April 5.
Call 020 8492 6868 or see olympicholidays.com.