There’s just half a term to go until schools break up for the summer holidays. More than 26 million airline seats are scheduled to depart from the UK to Europe and beyond during the six-week break, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. However, financial pressure – combined with concerns about potential jet fuel shortages and flight cancellations – may be causing some to think twice about going abroad. A recent public opinion poll by More in Common showed that the cost of living is the top issue facing the country today.
Booking a cheap summer holiday for the whole family at short notice might seem like an impossible task. When you factor in flights, accommodation, car hire, meals and activities, costs can soon soar, especially when you have to travel during the peak school holidays.
But it’s not impossible. You can find budget escapes that grown-ups and children will love – if you choose your destination carefully and consider savvy money-saving tips.
The key is to avoid holiday hotspots that are popular with UK families and instead opt for lesser-known – but equally enticing – countries or regions. That way, you’ll still get warm weather, beautiful scenery and child-friendly activities, but you’re not competing with the crowds – and costs are considerably lower. Here, family travel bloggers share six tried-and-tested short-haul destinations they love for last-minute summer trips that won’t break the bank.
