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. 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.
GO: Seven nights’ self-catering costs from £899pp, including flights from Stansted on August 15 and based on two adults and one child sharing. See jet2holidays.com .
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.