MAY and June are the perfect time for an early summer vacation – you beat the peak season crowds and pay less for your trip.
We've found the best deals for the hottest destinations, including Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece and Spain.
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The biggest bargain we've found is week-long stays in Costa Brava at Blue Sea Montevista Hawaii, departing May 15 from Manchester, from £144pp with On the Beach.
There are plenty of options when it comes to accommodation types, from self-catering to bed and breakfast and all-inclusive stays.
Here are the best deals we've found for the hottest locations:
Spain
Average temperature 25C
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Cheap beach hols from £125pp in April & May – including Spain and Turkey
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Mainland Spain tends to have a lower temperature of around 22C, while the Balearics and Canary Islands will have an average of 25C.
Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Costa del Sol are great options.
There are also fewer crowds up until June, so you won't have to worry about long queues or busy beaches, while all of the shops, restaurants and attractions are open.
All-inclusive stays:
- 7 nights all-inclusive at TUI SUNEO Cortijo Blanco, Costa del Sol, departing May 1 from Gatwick – from £265pp with TUI
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Inter2, Costa Dorada, departing May 14 from Manchester – from £387pp with Jet2 Holidays
- 7 nights all-inclusive at HSM Canarios Park, departing May 7 from Stansted – from £209pp with On the Beach
- 7 nights all-inclusive at HSM Canarios Park, Costa Brava, departing May 19 from Manchester – from £218pp with On the Beach
- 7 nights all-inclusive at AluaSun Cala Antena, Majorca, departing June 8 from Liverpool – from £273pp with On the Beach
Self-catering and bed and breakfast:
- 7 nights self-catering at TUI SUNEO Marinda Garden Club, Menorca, departing May 2 from Gatwick – from £225pp with TUI
- 7 nights self-catering at Montebello, Gran Canaria, departing June 7 from Luton – from £245pp with easyJet Holidays
- 7 nights self-catering at Casa Luis Apartments, Ibiza, departing May 14 from Manchester – from £355pp with Jet2 Holidays
- 7 nights self-catering at Laguna Park II, Tenerife, departing June 9 from Stansted – from £274pp with Jet2 Holidays
- 7 nights self-catering at IG Nachosol Premium Apartments by Servatur, Gran Canaria, departing May 3 from Luton – from £210pp with On the Beach (adults only)
- 7 nights self-catering at Castillo Beach Club, Majorca, departing May 10 from Luton – from £160pp with On the Beach
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Bulgaria
Average temperature 24C
Bulgaria is a popular destination for Brits with cheap deals and hot weather, making it a bargain holiday.
Bulgaria is the "best value holiday location" in the current Holiday Costs Report, offering the lowest rates of the 46 places assessed by Post Office Travel Money.
- 7 nights all-inclusive at TUI SUNEO Serenity Bay, Tsarveo, departing June 4 from Gatwick – from £391pp with TUI
Turkey
Average temperature 25C
With highs of 28, the average temperature in Turkey in May and June is around 25C.
The popular holiday destination is an excellent choice for families as it is home to Europe's best water parks.
Beautiful beaches, shopping, food and attractions are also selling points for Turkey.
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Blue Wave Suite Hotel, departing June 9 from Bristol – from £342pp with easyJet Holidays
- 7 nights self-catering at Club Candan Marmaris, departing May 2 from Manchester – from £202pp with TUI
- 7 nights self-catering at 'Time to smile Mavi', Gumbet, departing May 2 from Manchester – from £210pp with TUI
- 7 nights b&b at Club Palm Garden Keskin, Marmaris, departing May 10 from Gatwick – from £195pp with easyJet Holidays
- 7 nights b&b at Gazipas a Star Hotel, Marmaris, departing May 10 from Bristol – from £210pp with easyJet Holidays
Greece
Average temperature 24C
Crete and Zante are all great choices for an early summer holiday in Greece, with an average temperature of 24C.
The island of Crete is a popular vacation spot, with white sandy beaches and hotels or villas to stay in.
- 7 nights b&b at Pericles Hotel, Kefalonia, departing May 1 from Stansted – from £152pp with TUI
- 7 nights self-catering at Emerald Studios, Thassos, departing June 15 from Gatwick – from £296pp with TUI
- 7 nights self-catering at Petra Village, Crete, departing May 10 from Gatwick – from £159pp with easyJet Holidays
- 7 nights self-catering at Yiannis, Crete, departing May 10 from Gatwick – from £176pp with easyJet Holidays
- 7 nights b&b at Esperia Hotel, Zante, departing May 14 from Manchester – from £267pp with Jet2 Holidays
- 7 nights self-catering at Marianthi Paradise Studios, departing June 9 from Stansted – from £253pp with Jet2 Holidays
We have found cheap beach holidays in May during the half-term from £351pp.
We've also found deals on foreign holidays with 7-night stays under £100, including hotel and flights.
For an adult-only holiday, Jet2holidays has breaks from £232pp, in including Ibiza party hotspots and chilled Greece getaways
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