Holidays start early with these destinations and they’re Easter Bunny-approved! We’re flying to some of Europe’s hotspots as early as March and April, which means it’s just in time for a half-term getaway. Dig out those flip flops and dust off those sunnies, Easter escapes are just a hop, skip and a jump away...

Dalaman

Temperatures are starting to teeter into the high teens here in Dalaman and you’ll be hard pushed to find anywhere warmer in Europe at this time of year. With its smorgasbord of kid-friendly resorts, silky sands and finger-licking food, it’ll be smiles all round this Easter!

Try: Olu Deniz

This shining star on the Turquoise coast boasts an outstanding lagoon, a lush backdrop and a chock-full menu of kids' activities. The crystal-clear waters are tailor-made for exploring Turkey’s underwater paradise and if you can tear the kids away from the beach, the souvenir shops are perfect for a spot of browsing.

Costa Blanca

Ditch the Easter bonnet and grab your sun hat, because sunshine and sandy stretches come as standard here on the can’t-beat-it Costa Blanca! And with a plethora of things to suit the sprogs, the White Coast should be numero uno for an Easter break.

Try: Albir

Swap chocolate eggs for ice cream at Playa del Albir. This tot-friendly beach is well-suited to tiny toes with its calm, clear waters. If the kids get itchy feet, the DinoPark is in nearby Callosa, not far from all-singing, all-dancing Benidorm. There are plenty of activities for mini explorers to uncover.

Majorca

Put a spring in your step with an Easter family getaway to Majorca! With a just-right temperature, you can start ticking off those holiday musts. Say hola to epic waterparks, knock-out beaches and ready-to-be-explored towns!

Try: Alcudia

There’ll be no ‘I’m bored’ here, since you’ll find sunshine, beaches and history hotspots by the bucket load. The kids will think they’ve died and gone to heaven when they visit the nearby Rancho Grande Park. Horse riding is a must-do for those who want to feel like a cowboy for the day. Back at the ranch, little ‘uns can enjoy an animal farm and a playground too!

Rhodes

Greek getaways aren’t just for summer and with T-shirt temperatures firmly here, days in Rhodes can be filled with sightseeing and sandcastle building. When night falls, throw on a light layer and make a beeline for the lantern-lit tavernas. Squid risotto is a delicacy here and is a must-try, but don’t worry, little ones will be catered for too.

Try: Pefkos

Pretty Pefkos has days on the sand covered. The beach is the town’s pride and joy with its crystalline waters and soft sands. Day tripping is a piece of cake from here too, you’ve got Lindos nearby, with its ancient Acropolis and network of cobbled alleys and UNESCO-stamped Rhodes Town just up the coast.

Antalya

With temperatures creeping into the lower 20s, it’s no surprise we love Turkish spring so much! And if you’ve had a dose of the Turquoise Coast before, why not put the ‘east’ in Easter and choose amazing Antalya? Brimming with family-friendly activities, beaches spanning over 650km and celebrations that’ll immerse everyone into the local culture, it gets our top marks.

Try: Kemer

Beach lovers, assemble! If postcard-perfect shores, lush nature parks and clear, blue skies are your idea of paradise, you’ll find it in Kemer. Add a lively market for an afternoon stroll and a bustling marina for an evening outing, and you’ve got the best of Turkey at your fingertips. We’ll see you there…

Costa del Sol

The Costa del Sol is aptly named the Sunshine Coast, so where better to spend the Easter holidays than somewhere that experiences around 320 sunny days a year? And with temperatures in the mid-teens, ticking off those must-sees has never been easier.

Try: Fuengirola

Family-friendly Fuengirola makes the most of its location with miles of sandy coastline and a restaurant-studded promenade. Adorned by a Moorish castle, you can get a great view of the coastline below, while learning about the town’s rich history too.

Ready to book? Hop to it!