The best family-friendly holiday deals abroad with free child places and huge discounts
IT’S not too late to bag a bargain break this summer.
Sophie Swietochowski shares her pick of escapes to help you save in the sun.
PLAYA DE LAS AMERICAS, TENERIFE
SAVE those pennies to spend on an ice-cold beer by the sea as you can bring your youngster along with you for free to this tropical escape with Jet2holidays, as long as they are under 14.
Spilling onto a sandy beach in Playa de las Americas, the 3H Parque Santiago III & IV is great for fly-and-floppers with a splash park and loads of shops on site.
Adults can kick back by the lagoon-style pool, flanked by lush palm trees, while the kids throw themselves down one of the waterslides.
There are nine a la carte restaurants on site, and you’ll never be stuck for food options in this location with a Hard Rock cafe, swish bistros and an Irish bar just round the corner.
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GO: Seven nights’ self-catering costs from £899pp, including flights from Stansted on August 15 and based on two adults and one child sharing.
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ELONDA, CRETE
DON’T want to lift a finger?
Adults are just as spoiled as the kids at the hillside 4H+ TUI BLUE Elounda Breeze in a peaceful village on the Greek island of Crete.
It may seem a little pricier than some other four-star stays, but you’ll understand why as soon as you step foot in your plush, airy bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the blue sea and distant mountains.
Plus, you’ll bag one free child space when you book your summer geataway.
Take a stroll to the quiet and rugged cove, ten minutes away – or get stuck into a FlowTheBeat class, which incorporates yoga and dance moves.
GO: Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 4H+ TUI BLUE Elounda Breeze is from £1,684pp, based on two adults and two children sharing and including your flights from Manchester on August 6.
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CALAS DE MAJORCA
THERE’S no “kids go free” offer at the Majorcan-based Club Cala Romani, but the rates are almost too good to be true, at less than £600pp for a week-long all-inclusive getaway.
There’s a fair, playground and crazy golf course on site, while from nearby beaches you can have a go at waterskiing or take a glass-bottomed boat trip.
You’ll be well fed on site with restaurants serving everything from pizza and seafood to tapas and grilled meats.
Kids will be kept busy at all hours – there’s face painting, mini discos and shows, and regular cuddles with the resort’s three characters Cala, Romi and Mr Boo.
GO: Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the 3H Club Cala Romani in Calas de Mallorca is from £565.50pp, based on two adults and two children sharing and including flights from Birmingham on August 7.
FJORDLAND CRUISE, NORWAY
AMBASSADOR Cruise Line has sales on some of its best sails.
This week-long Summertime Fjordland voyage is sure to be one for the bucket list, taking passengers from London to some of Norway’s most famous fjords and cities including Bergen, Flam, Haugesund and Eidfjord.
While on board, guests can get stuck into pirate themed fancy dress competitions, craft activities and endless entertainment including performances from Britain’s Got Talent winner Richard Jones.
You’ll be sailing on Ambience which has a gym, pool, spa, theatre and six restaurants.
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GO: The seven-night cruise costs from £893pp, in an Inside Cabin departing from London Tilbury on August 3 and with an additional 20 per cent off using code SAVE20.