Start off summer in style with this amazing holiday deal to Zakynthos for only €299!

Visit to the most photographed beach in the world – Navagio or ‘Shipwreck Beach, take a boat trip to see the Loggerhead turtles, or even pop over to Kefalonia, its just a short ferry ride away.This amazing holiday deal to Zakynthos will enable you to do all of this, and lots more.
 

 
We spent a week in Zakynthos about 10 years ago and loved it. Shipwreck Beach is as good as it looks – although bring your surf shoes, the pictures don’t show you that the beach is made up of tiny white shells!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A trip to Zakynthos town is also worthwhile, but for me the beauty lies in just chilling out its gorgeous beaches, and enjoying Greek food in beachside tavernas.

We loved the laid back atmosphere, and although some resorts are very much developed for tourists, it is still possible to find unspoilt Greek villages and authentic experiences.

Ryanair announced weekly flights from Dublin to Zante every Saturday from the 1st of April, and I found return flights available from €177 in May and October. I have linked accommodation prices for May below, but simply edit the dates to the 7th, 14th or 21st of October if you wish to travel later in the year.
 

 
The popular Seaview apartments are superbly priced, considering they are rated as Excellent on TripAdvisor.  Located in the seaside resort of Tsilivi, they boast a pool with snack bar, as well as stunning sea views.

The 4-star Ionian Aura apart-hotel is another great choice, priced at just €165 per person including breakfast.

If you fancy some 5-star treatment, a suite at the adult-only Elegance Luxury Executive Suites is €545 per person including breakfast.
 

 
View flights here 13 – 20 May & October €177pp 

View apartment €122pp

View 4-star hotel €165pp

View 5-star hotel €535pp
 

 
I hope you this holiday deal to Zakynthos will inspire you to book a getaway soon. Price is correct at the time of issue but is subject to change. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, facilities and descriptions are taken from 3rd party sites and are subject to change.

Please note some of the links in this post contain affiliate links where I receive a small commission if a booking is made.

Looking for a break in July or August? Check out my top picks for last minute holidays as seen on TV3’s Sunday AM.

Availability to the popular destinations (Spain & Portugal mainly) in July and August is always scarce, and this year is no exception. However, there is increased capacity with Aer Lingus and Ryanair so airfares are quite low. In fact Aer Lingus have a seat sale with up to 25% off European flights during August & September, if booked by midnight on Monday, 25th July. If you are prepared to go off the beaten track and stay somewhere further from the resort centre, you can pick up good deals on last minute holidays. I found that Italy is better value than Spain and Portugal at the moment, here are my top picks.

Italy Deals:

Crystal Holidays are offering a  2* Hotel in Lake Garda, the Miravalli, from €340 per person on the 6^th of August. This is a basic hotel but located in the heart of Garda, so it’s perfect for anyone who just wants to use the hotel as a base. If you want to upgrade your hotel, Topflight have a Summer sale until the 29^th of July with savings of €420 per person. They have Sicily, Lido di Jesolo and Sorrento on sale in August as well as Lanzarote, the Algarve and Madeira.

I like the 3* Astoria Hotel, Sorrento, it’s €789 on the 7^th and 14th of August. It is situated right in the heart of Sorrento, it is great value for such a fantastic location. All of Topflight’s prices include flights, transfers and checked baggage. Click here for more details.

Family Holiday:

Menorca is surprisingly good value for the next few weeks. With short day time flights and very family friendly, it is an ideal choice for a family holiday. Sunway are offering package deals where transfers and checked baggage are included, staying in the popular Binimar apartments. They are a nice low rise complex, close to the town centre and the beach and have a small splash park on site. The price for 2 adults & 2 children on the 31^st of July and 7^th of August is €1876. Click here for more details. 

Mid to late August:

With some kids back in school as early as the 24^th of August, the last week of August is best time to pick up a bargain holiday. The Aer Lingus sale has some great airfares so you should be able to pick up a package deal to Spain or Portugal for less than €400. If you fancy Greece, Falcon Holidays are offering a week package deal to Zakynthos from €399 on the 30^th of August, staying in the popular Katerina Palace Hotel. Click here for more details.

ClickandGo.com have matched the low airfares with some good city breaks too. I like this one in Madrid, it combines sightseeing, sun and shopping all in one! Fly with Aer Lingus and enjoy a three night stay in a four star hotel for only €247 on the 15th of August. Click here for more details.

5 Tips to find a last minute deal:

1. ClickandGo.com have a ‘dealfinder’ on their website where you can select sun holidays or city breaks within 30 days, 60 days etc and it will list all holidays that they have available.

2. Use Ryanair’s ‘fare finder’ and Skyscanner’s ‘everywhere’ searches for any destination under a specific price range. Use hotel aggregators such as Trivago & Tripadvisor to search many accommodation websites for the same hotel.

3. The Irish Travel Agents association’s website combines top travel agents offers so you don’t need to search lots of different websites. And I offer my best last minute deals in my best travel deals post which is published every Tuesday on thetravelexpert.ie 🙂

4. Compare like with like. Remember a package holiday with a Tour Operator such as Falcon Holidays or Sunway includes airport transfers and checked baggage. A 20kg checked bag to the Canary Islands with Ryanair is €100 during July and August, so that ‘cheap deal’ you thought you found, might not be so cheap after all.

5. And finally always check with your local travel agent – they are searching late offers day in, day out and will probably know immediately what is the best value at any given time.

All prices are correct at the time of issue but are subject to change.

Sarah

I love booking a sun holiday at the end of the Summer. The evenings start to get darker, people are talking about going back to school and the 15 weeks until Christmas posts start to appear in your Facebook feed! There is no better way to banish the winter blues than flying off to the sunshine for a week. Check out the Falcon Holidays Greece holiday sale, there are plenty of holidays to suit all tastes and budgets below!

Kos: 27th August, Nirides Beach, €374 per person

Enjoy the best of both worlds by staying in the popular Nirides Beach apartments in Psalidi. Situated just outside Kos town you can enjoy a quiet relaxing holiday with the lively resort of Kos town less than 2km away. Located close to the beach and the town centre, it is not surprising that the Nirides beach apartments receive excellent reveiws on tripadvisor.

Fly direct from Dublin on the 27th of August and enjoy a seven night stay for only €374 including, transfers and checked baggage. Use code ‘AUGUST ‘ to save €25 per person at the checkout.

Click here for more details:

Zakynthos: 30th August,  Katerina Palace Studios, €420 per person.

Visit Shipwreck beach, the most photographed beach in the world, take a boat trip to see the famous loggerhead turtles or go island hopping and visit the neighbouring island of Kefalonia. I have chosen the popular Katerina Palace hotel, which receives excellent reviews on tripadvisor. Situated in Argassi, this is one of my favourite resorts on the island. There is a great selection of bars and restaurants here to suit all tastes, but without being rowdy.

Fly direct from Dublin on the 30th of August and enjoy a seven night stay for only €420 including, transfers and checked baggage. Use code ‘AUGUST ‘ to save €25 per person at the checkout.

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Rhodes: 31st August, Cosmos Maris apartments, €351 per person

Rhodes has so much to offer, particularly if you are looking to do lots of sightseeing.  Rhodes Town is a UNESCO world heritage site and the old town is a fantastic place to explore.  The white washed town of Lindos is perched on top of a hill, and is another place that has to be seen. Rhodes has a cosmopolitan city, lively resorts for students and quiet resorts for couples. It really offers something for everyone.  I have chosen the Cosmos Maris which are popular apartments in the resort of Lardos.  Highly rated on tripadvisor and awarded a certificate of excellence, they are the perfect choice for a relaxing break.

Fly direct from Dublin on the 31st of August and enjoy a seven night stay for only €351 including, transfers and checked baggage. Use code ‘AUGUST ‘ to save €25 per person at the checkout.

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Crete: 28th August, Mika Villas, €399; Stefania apartments €456 per person

If you are looking for a lively holiday with non stop party action, then the Mika Villas are for you. Situated in Piskopiano, you are very close to the lively resort of Hersonissos. I must point out that these are ONLY suitable for people looking for a lively holiday! If on the other hand you fancy a beachfront property in the pretty resort of Stalis, then check out one of the resorts most popular apartments, the Stefania. Rated very highly on tripadvisor, they offer the best of both worlds. You can enjoy a relaxing day by the beach and enjoy the resort’s ample nightlife later on 🙂

Fly direct from Dublin on the 28th of August and enjoy a seven night stay from only €399 including, transfers and checked baggage. Use code ‘AUGUST ‘ to save €25 per person at the checkout.

Click here for more details on Mika Villas:

Click here for more details on Stefania apartments:

No matter which option you choose remember there are no hidden extras! All prices include flights, accommodation, taxes, transfers and checked baggage! So what are you waiting for, book a holiday in the Falcon Holidays Greece holiday sale today!

Prices are correct at the time of issue but are subject to change. This post was sponsored in part by Falcon Holidays but all views, as always, are my own 🙂

Sarah

Looking for a nice break away that wont break the bank? Zakynthos or Zante as it is commonly known, is a great choice.

I spent a week there last year and really enjoyed it. There is so much to see and do you will spoilt for choice. A visit to Navagio or shipwreck beach is a must, it is one of the most photographed beaches in the world! A boat trip to see the Loggerhead turtles is also a great day out and appeals to all ages. If you are feeling really adventurous you could take a ferry to some of the neighbouring islands, Kefalonia is one of the favourites for day trippers.

For me though, the beauty lies in just chilling out on one of  Zante’s beaches and enjoying some great Greek food in the local tavernas. There is a great laid back atmosphere on the island and although developed for tourists, it still feels authentic.  For more information on Zakynthos you can read my blog by clicking here.

Get organised early and avail of this early booking offer at the popular Katerina Palace aparthotel. Enjoy a one week stay for only €389 on the 23rd of May. Centrally located in the beautiful resort of Argassi, it is also close to the beach and receives great reviews on tripadvisor. The price includes flights, accommodation, transfers and checked baggage – with no hidden extras!

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All prices are correct at time of issue but are subject to availability. Please note some links in this post are affiliate links where I receive a small commission if a booking is made.

Sarah