Thinking about a trip somewhere warm(er) for the upcoming half-term hols. For us as a family (2 girls aged 12 & 9).
Not really that experienced in holidays abroad; partly we’ve not really had the money; partly an eye on our carbon footprint; partly our eldest has articulated an anxiety about flying (but she seem to be prepared to reconsider, so long as we don’t fly on a 737 and sit towards the rear of the plane!)
So, somewhere pretty, near the sea (or a big lake) with pretty reliable warm weather for that time of year. And on a budget.
Guess the obvious options are the Canary Islands, or Majorca, but anything else we should consider? Greece / Greek islands I’d be interested in but does winter come along more earlier there? Turkey?
And what’s the most cost-effective way of doing it? Straight forward package in a hotel, or put the internet effort in and book flights/accommodation separately? If the latter, any particular websites to use?