UNDER £800 A WEEK
CYPRUS DEAL
ELIAS Beach Hotel faces a sandy beach close to the city of Limassol on the southern coast of Cyprus. There’s also a pool set in pretty gardens, plus a spa offering massages and facials. Tempting full-board offers are available this summer. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £719pp full-board with Stansted flights in July (mercuryholidays.co.uk).
EGYPT FOR A SONG
THERE are seven pools and six bars (including a swim-up bar) at the Grand Waterworld Makadi Hotel overlooking the Red Sea in Egypt. This is a family-friendly choice with waterslides and an artificial wave machine for learning to surf. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights for a family of four from £676pp all-inclusive (a total of £2,704) with Gatwick flights (redseaholidays.co.uk).
LA GOMERA OFFER
A FERRY crossing from Tenerife to the smaller Canary island of La Gomera, just to the west, is included in package prices for stays at Hotel Jardin Tecina, on a peaceful stretch of La Gomera’s coastline. The hotel has a selection of pools, a spa and its very own golf course. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £799pp halfboard with Luton flights and transfers in July (fredholidays.co.uk).
CUT-PRICE PORTUGAL
BOOK into the Velamar Boutique Hotel in Albufeira on Portugal’s Algarve coast to enjoy the nearby golden sands or relax on a lounger by its little kidney-shaped pool. Rooms are minimalist in style, with the occasional splash of modern art. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights with Edinburgh flights from £756pp B&B in August — 29 per cent off (jet2holidays.com).
FUN IN FUERTEVENTURA
WITH two pools, a gym, a spa, windsurfing and sailing, Barcelo Corralejo Sands suits sporty types. It’s a short walk from a beach and two miles from from Dunas de Corralejo Natural Park. There are some enticing halfboard offers this summer. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £684pp halfboard with Gatwick flights at the end of June (tui.co.uk).
COUNT ON KALKAN
THE Samira Resort Hotel and Apartments in Kalkan on Turkey’s south-west coast has a big pool with a cocktail waiter service. The tavernas and restaurants of the centre of Kalkan are a ten-minute stroll away. Rooms are clean and modern. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £614pp B&B with Glasgow flights on June 30 (firstchoice.co.uk).
BENIDORM BARGAIN
BENIDORM’S concrete tower blocks may not be for everyone, but for those who enjoy the resort’s brash style, plenty of bargains are to be had. The Presidente is one of the big hotels, based around a large pool with a bar. Rooms are large and comfortable. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £692pp halfboard with Manchester flights and transfers in July (travelrepublic.co.uk).
BALEARIC GETAWAY
FLY FROM Belfast on EasyJet in the summer and book a room through its sister company, EasyJet Holidays, to keep costs down. The JS Miramar hotel is by the beach at Can Picafort on Majorca, with colourful rooms with balconies. Bikes can be hired for exploring the coast. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £682pp halfboard with Belfast flights in July (easyjet.com).
A CORKER IN MENORCA
SURROUNDED by pretty gardens, the
MenorcaMar Apartments make a pleasant spot to stay on Menorca; they are rated by Thomas Cook as the best value accommodation in the little beach resort of Cala en Bosc. There’s a charming pool with a snack bar at the centre. HOW TO DO IT: Seven nights from £649pp selfcatering with Luton flights in July (thomascook.com).