It can be a bit stressful fitting in all the family’s holiday needs within a budget. However, a family holiday can work out a lot cheaper than you might think if you do some research and make some careful choices.

The aim is to get a holiday at a sunny destination, offering plenty of activities for both kids and adults to enjoy at an affordable price.

Spend some time researching destinations that match ideas for your ideal family sun holiday. If you choose a short haul destination like Spain or Portugal, you can benefit from pretty cheap flight tickets – depending on the time you book, those are more often than not cheaper than a train journey for the whole family.

Then once there, you get to enjoy lower prices in shops, restaurants, bars and theme parks, too. Add to that the affordability of the accommodation and you’ve got yourself a winner!

Speaking of accommodation…

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Booking an all-inclusive family sun holiday makes it easier to budget, as everything will be covered for you when you pay in advance for your holiday.

So not only do you get a great price on your stay in a lovely resort, but you also have all your meals, drinks, and a lot of other extras included too.

Look out for family friendly resorts that offer free child places. By booking this option, you will spend even less on your accommodation leaving you some cash in the budget for fun holiday activities. And while the kids are staying for free, they can still enjoy everything the resort has to offer – Mini Clubs included!

Opting for a hotel the offers free child places, can help reduce the cost of your holiday, without compromising on the quality. Plus it is always nice to get something for free!

If your dates are flexible, you could really pick up a bargain, saving as much as 50% on your family sun holiday. It you are not tied by school holidays, search by dates outside those peak times.

Or leave your holiday booking til later and go for a late holiday deal, which can also help save a few quid.

Most family-friendly resorts run kids clubs, so double check that yours does too, so you can rest assured that the little ones will be entertained and well taken care of for no extra cost.

Check what age groups the kids clubs cover too, to make sure all your kids are catered for. Some resorts also have separate children’s pools and even offer professional kids animation teams, all guaranteeing fun for the kids.

(And while children are engaged in all that fun, we parents can enjoy some peace and quiet, free to sip on a refreshing cocktail while reading your new book and savouring the beautiful surroundings. What’s not to love!)

Make your family holiday even more cost-effective by opting for a resort that has its own waterpark – this way you can count on your children having lots of fun without having to splash out on expensive entry tickets.