Easter and May half term package holidays abroad for UNDER £1,000 for a family of four

AS we shiver through another cold spell, thoughts turn to sunny days ahead.

And for families, the upcoming Easter and May half-term holidays offer the chance to get some much needed sun and sand fun.

But with budgets tight and many of us watching every penny, is it possible to head abroad for less than £1,000 for a family of four?

The answer is yes! We’ve asked the experts to come up with cracking deals that will cost from just £200 per person, based on a family of four sharing a room.

Majorca is the cheapest destination for seven-night family holidays departing between April 5 and 20, according to price comparison giant TravelSupermarket.

A holiday to the Balearic island will cost an average of £467.44, followed by Sardinia with an average of £469.14 and Costa Blanca at £473.15.

In the May half term, Lanzarote is the cheapest destination with an average price of £642.67, followed by Malta at £707.35 and Fuerteventura at £753.08, Travelsupermarket found.

Here, we’ve come up with some even better value deals – all for a family of four – that are available to book now.

With different dates for the Easter break depending on where you live, it may well be worth travelling to an airport further away to grab a better deal.

For example, schools in the North East are off from April 14, while those in the South East are off from April 2 and North West from April 4.

Flying from an airport while schools have yet to break up – or have already gone back – could see you grab big savings.

It’s also worth looking at five or six-night getaways – with lots of destinations just a two or three-hour flight away there’s still plenty of time for a decent break.

MAJORCA FOR £800 PER FAMILY: Enjoy a splashing time at the Apartamentos Mallorca Portofino in Santa Ponsa.

This budget-friendly hotel is just 50m from the beach and has a large pool.

Rooms feature a kitchenette as well as a balcony or terrace, and there is free wifi, a buffet restaurant and poolside snack bar.

Five nights’ self-catering is from £200pp, based on four sharing, including Bristol flights on April 11. See travelsupermarket.com

COSTA BLANCA FOR £942 PER FAMILY: With fabulous views and outdoor pools, the 3* Playamar Apartments in Benidorm offer great value for money.

A short stroll from nearby shops, bars and restaurants, the hotel has a poolside snack bar as well as free wifi to keep the teens happy. The clean but simple rooms have a kitchenette and TV.

Seven nights’ self-catering is from £942 in total, based on two adults and two children, with flights from Luton on April 7. See onthebeach.co.uk.

TURKEY FROM £928 PER FAMILY: Sitting pretty in the lively Armutalan area of Marmaris, the 3* Club Atrium Aparthotel features a pair of pools and a spa as well as a playground and sports facilities.

There are two restaurants and a poolside snack bar to keep the family fueled. You’re also just 1km from the beach and well-placed to explore Marmaris’ Old Town.

Seven nights’ B&B is from £246pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, including 23kg luggage each, transfers and flights from Gatwick on April 19. See easyjet.com/en/holidays.

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COSTA DEL SOL FOR £884 PER FAMILY: Fabulous facilities await at the 4* Ona Valle Romano Golf and Resort – from an 18-hole golf course to two gyms and a kids’ soft play area.

The hotel is just 15 minutes’ drive from Estepona with its Blue Flag beach and marina. The two-bed apartments feature a kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and fridge as well as free wifi.

Five nights’ self-catering for two adults and two children, departing Newcastle on April 7, is from £884 in total. Hand luggage and transfers not included. See firstchoice.co.uk

MAJORCA FROM £904 PER FAMILY: The family-friendly 3* Playa Moreia apartment complex sits right on the beach in S’Illot and is just a short stroll from the lively centre of Sa Coma with shops, entertainment spots, bars and restaurants to explore.

There are pools and a children’s playground, and studios come with balcony, kitchenette and satellite TV.

A five-night stay (room-only) costs from £904 in total, including flights from Southend on April 20. See holidayhypermarket.co.uk

TENERIFE FROM £912 PER FAMILY: With a rooftop pool offering wonderful views over the town of Puerto de la Cruz, the 3* 4Dreams Hotel is also just 400m from the beach.

Rooms feature a flatscreen TV and mini fridge and there’s a comfortable lobby area and breakfast room.

Five nights (room-only) will set you back as little as £228pp, including flights from East Midlands on May 28. See travelsupermarket.com

ALGARVE FROM £916 PER FAMILY: Located close to a picturesque beach, the charming 3* Clube Vilarosa resort, located in Praia da Rocha on Portugal’s Algarve coast, features outdoor swimming pools and a wide range of family-friendly activities from tennis to snorkelling.

Rooms at the complex have a flatscreen TV as well as a kitchenette, and the hotel offers evening entertainment.

A five’night room-only stay costs £916 in total, based on two adults and two children, including flights from London Luton with Jet2 on April 14. See loveholidays.com.

COSTA DEL SOL FROM £916 PER FAMILY: Ideal for families wanting to soak up the sun on a Mediterranean retreat, the 3*Pierre & Vacances Village Terrazas Costa del Sol, in Manilva, features a balcony or terrace in each apartment.

This holiday village, situated just 40 minutes away from Gibraltar, offers a varied entertainment programme for the whole family, as well as swimming pools and a poolside snack bar.

Five nights self-catering cost £229pp, based on two adults and two children, including flights from London Stansted with Ryanair on April 11. See loveholidays.com.

RHODES FROM £984 PER FAMILY: It’s a bargain price but the 3* Coralli Apartments in Pefkos have grounds that ooze style with poolside Bali beds and stunning sea views.

There’s a small private beach just alongside these family-run apartments and the hotel’s restaurant serves up tasty local cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner – either indoors or in the lovely plant-filled courtyard.

Seven nights self-catering cost from £246pp, based on two adults and two children sharing, including 23kg luggage, transfers and flights from Gatwick on April 17. See easyjet.com/en/holidays.

MAJORCA FROM £996 PER FAMILY: Sitting on a stunning local beach with clear waters, the 3* Hotel Club Es Talaial, in Cala d’Or in Majorca, features a spa centre, outdoor swimming pools and a buffet-style restaurant offering typical Spanish dishes as well as international options.

The contemporary-styled rooms have a private balcony and WiFi, and the resort is located in a beautiful area of Majorca featuring quaint cobbled streets, shops and bars.

Five nights all inclusive cost £249pp, based on two adults and two children, including flights from Leeds with Ryanair on April 11. See loveholidays.com.

COSTRA DORADA FROM £956 PER FAMILY: Perfect for families seeking a relaxing holiday, the 4* Four Elements Suites Salou, on the Costa Dorada coastline is only a five-minute walk from the beach and features some gorgeous golf courses nearby.

The rooms are fully equipped with an American-style kitchen and a flatscreen TV, and guests can enjoy the complex’s gym and two swimming pools.

A five-night, room-only stay costs £239pp, based on two adults and two children, including flights from London Luton with Ryanair on May 27. See loveholidays.com.