TURK ME THERE
Turkey holidays cost less than £400pp this summer – with £3 beers and 35C highs
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WITH temperatures hitting highs of 37C and holidays costing as little as £233pp, Turkey is the place to be this summer.
If you haven't booked your holidays yet, we've rounded up some of the best deals still available.
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Turkey was also crowned the "cheapest holiday destination" last year. Although it has lost its spot this year, the country still offers incredible value for Brits.
Tourists can enjoy a beach holiday without breaking the bank, as evening meals with a bottle of wine have an average cost of around £20pp.
Meanwhile, bottles of beer cost around £2.85, and coffee is only £1.45.
The best deals we've spotted come from holiday giants like TUI, Jet2holidays, loveholidays, Travel Republic and On the Beach.
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Here are the best self-catering holidays we've found:
- 7 nights self-catering at New Garden Luna Side Apartments Hotel, Side, Antalya, Turkey - from £275pp
- 7 nights self-catering at Club Candan in Marmaris, Turkey - from £369pp
- 7 nights self-catering at Sebnem Apartments, Dalaman, Turkey - from £233pp
- 7 nights self-catering at Sun City Apartments, Side, Turkey - from £345pp
The Turkish holiday destination dubbed the “Maldives of the Mediterranean”
Alternatively, there are plenty of all-inclusive holidays that have been discounted too:
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Club Wasa Holiday Village in Antalya, Turkey - from £489pp
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Hotel Alder in Marmaris, Dalaman, Turkey - from £445pp
- 7 nights all-inclusive at Cinar Family Suite Hotel in Side, Antalya - from £489pp
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The holidays have departures in August and September, as temperatures will still hitting 30C.
If you're travelling with kids, the Post Office Travel Money introduced a new "Children’s Beach Barometer".
The new barometer accounts for typical beach items, such as buckets and spades, inflatables, snorkel sets, ice cream, pedalo rides and waterpark visits.
Marmaris came out on top, with an average cost of £153 for these extras.
Ice cream prices also offer a revealing snapshot of the cost of travelling with kids.
Another reason why Turkey is so famous is its massive assortment of attractions.
There is a unique combination of leisure and adventure, from the breathtaking beaches of the Turkish Riviera in Antalya and Bodrum to the rich cultural heritage sites of Ephesus and Cappadocia.
For more bargains, there's another underrated beach destination with cheap pints, short flights, and holidays from £330pp.
And we've also revealed the three ‘best TUI hotels’ in the Balearics – with huge pools, beachfront locations and ‘incredible’ facilities.
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Meanwhile, EasyJet releases hundreds of last-minute package holidays this summer, including free child places.
Prices correct at the time of publication.
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