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Holiday breaks on a budget: Best value Valentine’s Day, half-term and Easter holiday destinations

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WITH the January blues behind us, now is the time to look to the rest of 2018 and think about bagging a bargain on your next holiday.

From romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day and cracking Easter escapes to a family half-term holiday, we’ve found the perfect break for everyone.

Scouring the length and breadth of the planet, we’ve discovered the best value travel destinations and worldwide vacation hotspots to help Brits save without sacrificing their holidays.

 

Romantic Valentine’s Getaways

 

UK – Stunning Suffolk

For a romantic break without breaking the bank, Suffolk has a lot to offer; think dreamy English villages, intimate restaurants and secluded walks on the unspoilt beaches. Ipswich is the heart of it all, with a beautiful waterfront and marina to explore.

Hotels start at £120 per person based on a three-night stay in Ipswich, Suffolk.

  

UK – Bathing in Bath

Another of the UK’s romance hotspots, Bath can trace its lineage to pre-Roman days. While it’s not possible to bathe in the original Roman baths, the nearby Thermae Bath Spa allow you to soak up the romantic atmosphere in Britain’s only natural warm, mineral-rich waters.

Hotels start at £288 based on a three-night stay

New Forest

  

UK – Horsing around in the New Forest

Discover the wild woodlands of the UK’s New Forest for a Valentine’s Day getaway you’ll never forget. Take a horseback trek to uncover the beautiful glades, sprawling moors and impressive cliffs, before finding a cosy pub for a romantic evening.

Hotels start at £150 based on a three-night stay

 

 

Half-Term Holidays

 

Worldwide – Serene St. Lucia

St. Lucia is an island of two halves. It’s the perfect place for adventures through the lush jungles and over awe-inspiring volcanoes, and at the same time it’s the ideal destination for lazing around on secluded beaches by the crystal-clear ocean.

Flights and a hotel start at £921 per person based on a 6-night break flying from London.

 

Worldwide – Take a bite of the Big Apple

It’s a helluva town. From the bustle of Downtown to the cool of Brooklyn, via the hipster heartland of East Village; New York is a destination well worth visiting. A city break like no other, you’ll need more than a weekend to soak up the true atmosphere of the Big Apple; just be sure to grab some pizza!

Hotels and flights start at £633 based on a three-night break

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Worldwide – Quirky Queenstown, New Zealand

Outdoor activities are the name of the game in Queenstown: explore the best of the Southern Alps, from canoeing and biking, to white water rafting and skiing, or simply sit back at sample some of the country’s fine wines at one of the Southern Hemisphere’s best wineries. A great half-term holiday for the family.

Hotels and flights start at £1,350 based on a seven-night break

 

 

Easter Escapes 

 

Europe – Magical Malta

The island of Malta is a family holiday paradise, with more stunning beaches than you can shake a Pastizzi at. From walks on the stunning coastline or dives in the incredible reefs, to discovering some of the world famous historical temples, there’s something to entice the entire family.

Flights and a hotel start at £241 per person based on a week’s holiday flying from Manchester.

Europe – Beautiful Barcelona

The Catalan capital is the ideal Easter destination. Meander down La Rambla, check out the majestic spires of Sagrada Familia, or soak up the atmosphere at Camp Nou. With a burgeoning craft brewery scene and some of the best tapas in the world, Barcalona should be high on your Easter destination list.

Hotels and flights start at £208 based on a three-night break

Iceland

Europe – Ice Ice baby

Iceland is experiencing a well-deserved surge in tourism, as a destination a little off the beaten track but still affordable and not a million miles away. From the powerful geysers, to the relaxing geothermal pools, plus the unique architecture and inspiring natural landforms, Iceland offers a different perspective on an Easter break.

Hotels and flights at £540 per person based on a three-night break