It’s been an unpredictable few years and many of us have left booking our holidays to the very last minute to avoid disappointment. Now with the summer holidays in full swing, there's still a few bargains to be had.
Whether you fancy a ten-day break to Alicante with a cheap return flight and the chance to find a last-minute resort deal, or you'd prefer to have a week-long all-inclusive family-friendly break in Mallorca for less than £400 per person, there are plenty of deals available. Plus, most are available before the school summer holiday ends.
Whilst package holidays offer some of us the peace of mind we need - especially families with children - others will be able to take advantage of bargain flights and last minute hotel rooms. Here's a selection of both cheap flights and holidays abroad departing from Edinburgh.
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Cheap holidays from Edinburgh Airport
First up is a week-long August all-inclusive break at a family friendly hotel in Cala Millor, Mallorca, Spain, and flights. It costs £371 per person for the week, with a swimming pool and a beach nearby.
Another sunny option is a family-friendly three-star stay on the Greek island of Kos in Kardamena, with flights included. The hotel has a swimming pool, table tennis, and kids' electronic games included. A week-long all-inclusive stay costs £387 per person at the end of August.
Tui's self-catered week-long package holiday to Kavos on the Greek Island of Corfu costs £351 per person, with flights included. There is plenty of opportunity to party on the Kavos strip so this holiday could be best suited to couples or party-loving groups.
Cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport
Why not head to the sun this August for a ten-day break in Alicante, Spain - with popular affordable tourist destinations including Benidorm just a bus ride from the airport. The cheapest direct flights are with RyanAir for £85.50, flying out from Edinburgh on August 15, and returning on August 25.
Alternatively, catch the sun in Palma De Mallorca on an end-of-season break for just £48 return flights. For the cheap ten-day break fly-out with RyanAir from Edinburgh on September 20 and return on September 30.
If you prefer a short city break, why not head to Denmark's capital Copenhagen for five days. A return ticket costs £47, flying with EasyJet from Edinburgh on September 22, and returning with RyanAir from Kastrup, Copenhagen, on September 27.
Another sunny option is the Greek island of Corfu. Flights cost from £92 when you fly out on Saturday August 6 with RyanAir, returning the following Saturday, August 13.
Alternatively, how about a one-night bucket-list getaway to Amsterdam. Return flights from Edinburgh with RyanAir cost £77 on August 23, returning the next day.
All of the above can make for more affordable getaways when combined with a last-minute hotel deal and thrifty spending - including using local buses for transport and self-catering meals. Check out these money saving tips and Martin Lewis' school holiday tips for more holiday hacks.
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