DESTINATIONS SHORT BREAKS | EUROPE
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Castello Boutique Resort & Spa, Crete; spa treatments at Castello Boutique Resort & Spa; wine tasting in Porto, Portugal; Hotel Le Morgane, France
“Chamonix is famed for its many summer events and activities,” says Robyn Adam, product manager for Italy and France. “For those with a head for heights, there’s paragliding, a via ferrata climbing rail and rock climbing, as well as mountain biking and guided glacier hikes. For those seeking an adrenaline rush, the white-water rafting is great, or if you’re looking for a slower pace, then there are hiking trails in the area.” Recommend Hotel Le Morgane for a central stay, which has a roof terrace overlooking Mont Blanc and balcony views from every room, plus hiking trails
on the doorstep. Book it: Four nights’ B&B at Hotel Le Morgane in Chamonix costs from £844 per person, based on two sharing with flights from Gatwick on June 8, 2024.
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COUPLES’ RETREAT For sun, sea and sand without the crowds, point couples to Sissi in Crete, says Olympic Holidays. This quaint fishing village sits sandwiched between postcard-pretty mountains, with Heraklion and its Minoan-era ruins a 40-minute drive away. The adult-only Castello Boutique Resort & Spa makes for an elegant, couple-friendly retreat, with an excellent spa, freshwater pool and Greek restaurant on hand to occupy. Agios Nikolaos is half an hour away for buzzier beaches and plenty of nightlife, while a scenic drive across the island will take you to capital Chania for cultural explorations aplenty.
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“Having gone on sale earlier than ever before, Jet2holidays is looking forward to its biggest summer programme in 2024. We’ve increased capacity and will begin services from Liverpool – our 11th UK airport. To demonstrate how strong demand is for summer 2024, we’ve added 75,000 seats in early summer to destinations such as Montenegro, Turkey, Portugal, the Canaries, the Balearics, mainland Spain and Italy. That demand extends throughout the season, as customers want to book their holidays in advance to lock in the price. Remind customers that now is the best time to secure the best hotels and best rooms at the best prices – that great deal might not still be there in weeks to come.”
MICHAEL VINALES managing director, Olympic Holidays
“Now is a great time to book for summer 2024, as some of the most popular properties are already close to full capacity. Booking now ensures the best chance for travellers to get the resort, hotel and room they would like. We also have some great early booking deals for summer 2024 that mean agents can get great prices for their customers.”
Book it: Olympic Holidays has five nights’ B&B at Castello Boutique Resort & Spa in Crete from £508 per person, based on two sharing and including flights from Gatwick on May 4, 2024.
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WALKING HOLIDAY A hop over to the Douro Valley offers quaint rural villages, emerald vineyards and port tasting aplenty. Inntravel has a three-day, self-guided walking tour combining hikes in the region with two nights in Porto, including a scenic train ride and wine tasting at a local quinta (wine-growing
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