IT’S been 75 years since the first all-inclusive holiday – and we Brits still can’t get enough of them.
What’s not to love? The beauty of an all-inclusive package is not just getting to knock back as many poolside beers, or servings of bacon at the brekkie buffet, as you like, it’s knowing that you won’t have to shell out an extra fortune when you get there. It’s already paid for!
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You don’t need to splash the cash either. There are some scorching deals out there right now – whether you fancy a romantic break or are jetting off with a pal.
Sophie Swietochowski shares her pick of the cheapest all-inclusive getaways for this May.
Htop Olympic Hotel in Spain
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This airy three-star property, overlooking Spain’s northeastern coast, really is cheap as chips.
Talking of chips, you’ll get plenty of them here. Or if you prefer to sample the local cuisine, the morning and evening buffet is crammed with Catalan dishes, as well as some British favourites.
Rooms are clean and bright, plus there’s an outdoor pool, while the beach is a short stroll away.
If you do fancy splashing some of that cash you’ve saved by bagging this corker of a deal, the hotel is less than an hour by taxi from the action-packed city of Barcelona and its famous shopping district.
GO: Seven nights’ all inclusive is from £232pp including flights from London Stansted on May 7. See onthebeach.co.uk.
Perla Golden Sands, Bulgaria
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Bulgaria is well known for its low prices. That doesn’t mean low quality though.
At less than £250pp, a week-long stay at the 3* Perla Golden Sands on the sun-drenched eastern coastline is cracking value.
Balcony bedrooms overlook the hotel’s bean-shaped pool, flanked by swaying palm trees and comfy sunloungers.
Think table tennis on the lawn, barbecued meat and fish and ice-cold cocktails.
GO: Seven nights all-inclusive is from £229pp including flights from Gatwick on May 29. See loveholidays.com.
Smart Stay Beach, Turkiye
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Backing on to a Blue Flag beach and with its own revitalising spa, the 4* Smart Stay Beach, in the resort region of Bodrum, is a haven for couples looking to properly unwind.
Spend the day reading a book on a sunlounger sheltered by straw umbrellas – and don’t miss Turkish night. Every Saturday, the resort pays homage to its country with a special evening show.
The buffet is open for three meals a day as well as for snacks.
GO: Seven nights all-inclusive is from £279pp including flights from Stansted on May 14. See loveholidays.com.
Hotel Palia Don Pedro, Tenerife
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You can expect 25C sunshine in Tenerife during the month of May and at the 3* Hotel Palia Don Pedro there’s a huge pool to soak it up from.
But that’s not the highlight. The buffet is so good, you’ll be rolling home – with everything from paellas to a salad bar and proper fry-ups for brekkie.
There’s even a pancake happy hour from 4-5pm.
You’re a short taxi ride from the centre and 12km from the beach.
GO: Seven nights all-inclusive is from £352pp including flights from Bournemouth on May 20. See travelsupermarket.com.
Bali Beach & Sofia Village, Crete
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You may not be able to get yourself to actual Bali for 300 smackers but you can sure get yourself to Bali Beach & Sofia Village on the Greek island of Crete.
The resort is in an enviable spot, backed by craggy mountains, but with bedrooms overlooking a shimmering ocean.
If you’re all about the scenery, this place is for you. There are three swimming pools from which you can watch boats sail into the small pier opposite the hotel or admire the higgledy-piggledy Greek houses carved into the cliff side.
The beach is just a 120m stroll away.
GO: Seven nights all inclusive is from £263pp including flights from Gatwick on May 7. See onthebeach.co.uk.
Diamond Hotel, Bulgaria
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It’s not the name but the glamorous spa that makes the 4* Diamond Hotel sparkle.
Complete with a solarium, sauna and Turkish bath, the wellness area offers mud cures, anti-cellulite treatments and Thalasso therapy (treatments that rely on natural ingredients from the ocean, like saltwater and seaweed).
If that’s not enough to keep you busy, there’s day time and evening entertainment throughout the week, an onsite casino and a plethora of watersports, from paragliding to banana boat rides, down at the beach.
GO: Seven nights all-inclusive is from £249pp including flights from Luton on May 7. See loveholidays.com.
Sun Club El Dorado, Majorca
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Fancy a game of beach volleyball? How about a round of mini golf? Or perhaps you’d rather try your hand at archery? There’s all that and more at the 2* Sun Club El Dorado.
Tucked away on a leafy cliffside, with panoramic views of the ocean, this sprawling resort is pumping with fun. There are even tennis courts.
Although it’s in a quiet area, El Arenal, where you’ll find lively bars and the Aqualand waterpark, is just a ten-minute drive away.
The buffet serves three meals a day but there’s also a poolside snack bar for beers and light bites.
GO: Seven nights all-inclusive is from £286pp including flights from East Midlands on May 13. See travelsupermarket.com.
Caribbean Village Agador, Morocco
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If you’ve never experienced the colourful architecture of Morocco, with its terracotta tiles, or sampled a traditional tagine of spiced meat and dried fruit, then this one is for you.
Agadir is on Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast and attracts hordes of surfers thanks to its curling waves.
Stay at the 3* Caribbean Village Agador and you’ll be able to take full advantage of those feisty seas.
There’s a private beach a short stroll away as well as a garden shaded by tall trees.
GO: Seven nights all inclusive is from £320pp including flights from Edinburgh on May 17. See onthebeach.co.uk.
Grand Pasa Hotel, Turkiye
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Grand Pasa Hotel is one of Travel Supermarket’s top rated resorts, bagging an average 4.5 stars out of five from over four thousand reviews on TripAdvisor.
Many are returning visitors, ranking the location, food and cleanliness of the property highly.
The 5* resort sits just a stone’s throw from a sandy beach, although for those who don’t want to wander, there are two swimming pools on site, one with whirling water slides.
Menus change regularly but you can expect all manner of grub from spicy curries, to one of the largest salad bars we’ve ever seen.
GO: Seven nights all-inclusive is from £385pp including flights from Bristol on May 14. See travelsupermarket.com.
Delphin El Habib Hotel, Tunisia
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This four-star resort looks like something from a movie – a tall, white washed building framed by large palm trees facing the Tunisian ocean.
You’ll be treated like a movie star too, here. There’s a plush spa featuring a Turkish steam room as well as tennis courts and a golf course.
Try and grab one of the terrace seats for your evening meal, that way you’ll be able catch the last of the days rays while soaking up views of the lapping waves.
GO: Seven nights all inclusive is from £287pp including flights from Southend on May 16. See onthebeach.co.uk.
- All of the above holidays are based on two people sharing a room.
