Cheap Christmas holidays with kids including 7 night in Albufeira for £153pp

Cheap Christmas holidays with kids including 7 night in Albufeira for £153pp

09/26/2019

WINTER is fast approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about your festive break.

There's no denying Christmas travel is expensive, with so many people trying to fly home to see their families or escape the cold weather.

To help you cut the costs, we've rounded up the best deals, whether you want to explore Europe's best Christmas markets or jet off to a winter sun destination.

Consumer group Which? estimates that booking three months in advance could see you enjoy airfares that are typically 10 per cent cheaper than at any other time, so you'll have to be quick if you want to take advantage of the biggest savings.

All the deals included in our round-up are for a family of four travelling anytime between December 21 and January 2 – with return flights and accommodation included.

We've also included one all-inclusive deal for those who want to avoid extra costs.

Here are our suggestions.

Costa Del Sol

  • Three-nights in Costa Del Sol, Spain, self-catering, with return flights from London Southend – for £223pp

The Costa del Sol has been a destination for a warm winter for over 60 years, and it still continues to lure in new visitors.

The average high in the popular resort is about 16°C, meaning you can still easily enjoy an meal in the sunshine outside.

Book on Tui where prices for flights and a three night stay costs £223 per person when travelling on December 22 from London Southend.

Albufeira

  • Seven-nights in Albufeira Portugal, with return flights from Bristol – for £153pp

LoveHolidays is offering a winter sun break in Albufeira for £153 per person for flights leaving on December 21 from Bristol.

The pretty coastal city in the southern Algarve of Portugal boasts long sandy beaches and plenty of buzzing bars and restaurants.

In December, days are bright, sunny and rather warm with temperatures of about 14°C during the day – although nights can be chilly.

The deal includes a week-long stay at the three-star Vilanova Resort, which is perfectly positioned if you're looking to make the most of the vibrant Albufeira nightlife.

Amsterdam

  • Two-nights in Amsterdam, breakfast included, with return flights from Manchester or Liverpool airport – for £199pp

If you're hoping to soak up the festive atmosphere while sipping on mulled wine, we suggest you book yourself a holiday to Amsterdam.

The Dam Square market houses the famous big Christmas tree – which stands 20 metres tall.

The Museumplein and Leidseplein are famous for holding Amsterdam’s ice rinks, and are surrounded by a plethora of chalets and wintry bars.

Interested? Wowcher is currently offering a two night city-break for £199 per person when travelling on December 22 from Manchester or Liverpool airports.

But if you go earlier, prices start from £169pp.

Reykjavik

  • Three-nights break in Reykjavik, Iceland, with return flights from Manchester – for £199pp

Iceland is one of the most famous spots to see the Northern Lights, so there's no surprise there are already a lot of deals around for the upcoming festive season.

Book a trip to Reykjavik with Wowcher and get a two-nights stay at a hotel of your choice in the city centre as well as flights for £199 when travelling on December 23.

Take a stroll along the marina or visit Hallgrimskirkja, the church that sneaks into view in many corners of Reykjavik.

You can also book the all-important Northern Light tour for an extra £35pp.

Lloret de Mar

  • Seven-nights, in Lloret de Mar, Spain, all-inclusive, with return flights from London Luton- for £304 per person

This is an all-inclusive deal for four people, flying from London Luton on December 22.

You'll be staying at the three star Hotel Samba, which offers easy access to a lively and popular resort as well as quiet, sandy beaches.

It’s usually too cold to swim at this time of year, so you may be better off seeking the comfort of the indoor pool.

Still, winter are quite mild with average highs of 15°C, so you'll get to spend Christmas day in the sunshine.

Looking for something more festive? Check out the top offers for Christmas market holidays abroad.

There's also a guide to the best winter cruises for this year's  holiday season.

Holiday travel can quickly become a nightmare, here are our six tips for travelling this Christmas including how to keep your kids entertained during long journeys.

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