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Dreaming of your next family getaway? Mum of two Helen Wright reveals the perfect Greek holiday for busy families on a budget
James LitsTon
My go-to for a family package deal is Jet2holidays.com, because as well as a great choice of destinations and accommodation, it offers a lot of benefits when you’re travelling with kids.
The website and app are so easy to use that I know exactly what’s included, and if I do have extra questions, the friendly agents on the phone are always helpful.
As a busy mum, I don’t have a lot of time to spend researching and booking a holiday. Things like airport transfers, luggage allowance and room types can be stressful, but as I am a regular customer, I trust Jet2holidays to have everything covered.
Even on a budget so much is included that I know we can book with confidence and we’ll have everything we need. It’s like being a VIP!
Last year, we went to Greece for our holiday. Booking well in advance, we got a great deal and had a brilliant week in sunny Rhodes. If you have kids with you, look out for packages that have free child places, because that could really save you money.
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“Last time we went on holiday, the pilot let us sit in the cockpit of the plane while it was grounded, and it was so much fun.
“My favourite thing was all the swimming pools. They’re really good because they’re massive and some have water slides.
“The people that work in the kids’ club organise games and get everyone to play – even the grown ups – and it’s really funny.
“Me and my sister also like going to the kids’ disco. The DJ is always really silly and there are games and challenges.
“Mealtimes are great because at the buffet you can go up and pick your own food to eat.
“They have lots of different things, like pancakes with chocolate sauce and fruit for breakfast, then lots of pizza for dinner. There are so many puddings and different flavour ice creams, it’s brilliant!”
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Booking feels like a VIP experience because these holiday-saving experts have thought of everything.
Secure your trip with a low £60pp deposit* and great-value prices that include return transfers from the airport to your hotel and 22kg baggage for every passenger, plus 10kg hand luggage. You’ll also receive an extra 10kg luggage allowance for one pushchair, included in the booking price.
Even better, many packages offer Free Child Places†, making Jet2holidays one of the most cost-effective travel companies for family holidays. Booking early and paying small amounts over a longer period of time helps ease the pressure. Jet2holidays knows every family is different and caters for everyone. Infants under two travel free†† and single-parent discounts are available.
For a money-saving tip, book your 2024 break now and pay 2023 prices. With an Atol-protected package and a low £60pp deposit*, you’ll have something to look forward to next year and get the best possible deal. You can spread the cost of the trip with Pay Monthly**, and the earlier you book, the smaller the instalments can be.
As well as locking in some stress-free sunshine, booking early gets you a wider choice of hotels, rooms and dates, with Jet2holidays helping you plan the trip you’ve dreamt of.
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Nothing beats a Jet2holiday. Book your family holiday for next summer at Jet2holidays.com
*£60 per person deposit is applicable on holidays departing 10 weeks or more from booking date. **Terms and conditions apply, for further details please visit jet2holidays.com/part-payment. †One Free Child Place per two paying passengers. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply, for further details, please see jet2holidays.com/free-child-place-finder. ††Infants are defined as children being under two years on the date of return. Infants are not entitled to a flight seat (must be seated with a parent or guardian) or a 22kg baggage allowance.
The resort’s pools and
water slides are sure to be
a hit with the children
The Venezia Resort Hotel is perched on a hilltop in fantastic Faliraki
Helen booked in advance and got her dream family holiday
for a great price
Six-year-old Finn on what makes a great Jet2holidays break
A kid’s eye view
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Our family love holidays. From the moment we step off the plane into the sun, we’re in holiday mode.
The kids can’t wait to jump into the pool, while the thought of a cold sangria is in the back of my mind before we reach the front of the customs queue.
With short flights to the sun and a diverse range of destinations, heading to Europe is a stress-free option – we usually go for somewhere with a mix of local charm and a family-friendly hotel to keep us all entertained.
Take the high Rhodes: Helen and
her family enjoyed a week in the
Greek sun with Jet2holidays
We like a resort that offers activities and facilities for children while still being enjoyable for adults. The Venezia Resort Hotel at Faliraki, just 15km from Rhodes Town, is in a beautiful setting – perched on a hilltop, surrounded by fragrant gardens with stunning views of the coast.
Faliraki is a fantastic resort that will keep the whole family happy – you could take your pick from 12 Blue Flag beaches, visit a huge waterpark, or even see the stars from the local observatory.
Guests benefit from free transfers to the beach, and if you upgrade to a Junior Suite, you will also have access to a private roof garden and free meals at an authentic taverna in the village.
The added bonus of a kids’ club means parents are able to steal a few hours for themselves and really relax.
If you fancy exploring, nearby Kalithies is the perfect Greek village, with friendly local tavernas where you can sit outdoors and admire the white-stone buildings draped in bougainvillea.
This area is a great location for families because you’re based in a tranquil setting, but with easy access to the busier places such as Rhodes Town.
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Finn, six, loved the swimming pools – and going to the disco with his sister