Last minute 7-night package holidays on sale for final weeks of school summer break from £149pp
The last week of August tends to be the cheapest time to have a summer break and there are plenty of scorching deals still up for grabs.
From family beach breaks to city escapes for couples, Sophie Swietochowski picks out her top last-minute deals for the end of summer.
RHODES
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PALM-FRINGED sands frame the clear blue ocean behind the four-star Sentido Sunrise Beach hotel in Rhodes — and guests have direct access to it.
Neat and spacious rooms give off a cool Scandi vibe, with wooden furniture and plump pillows on the beds, while the gardens resemble a laid-back beach club, with tables facing the sea and loungers dotted around a long pool.
All-inclusive stays don't just include buffet brekky, lunch and dinner, but also limitless ice cream, plus snacks and local spirits.
GO: Five nights' all-inclusive costs from £219pp including flights from Stansted on August 24. See travelsupermarket.com.
LA ROCHELLE
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THIS city on the south-west coast of France is a family holiday favourite for a reason.
Its historic streets are crammed with boutique cafes serving proper French grub, it's not short of rainy-day attractions — such as the aquarium — and there are sandy beaches aplenty.
Rest your heads at 3* Le Domaine Du Château, which features modern studios and apartments, plus a swimming pool.
GO: Seven nights' room-only costs from £149pp, based on two adults and two kids sharing and including flights from Stansted on August 29. See loveholidays.com.
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TENERIFE
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KIDS will love the playful bedrooms at this 4* family-friendly resort on the island's north coast.
Some have been decorated to look like a fortress, with 3D tree sculptures bulging from the walls and a set of double bunk beds, that look like a mini castle, plastered in wallpaper that resembles stone bricks.
Aside from an outdoor pool, there's a mini playground for younger kids, and a tennis court, on site — and some of the island's top beaches are a short stroll away.
Even the fussiest of eaters will be kept happy at the buffet, which has endless international options, both hot and cold.
GO: Seven nights' B&B costs from £339pp including flights from Liverpool on August 31. See loveholidays.com.
PARIS
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HOW good does this sound? a brief city break enjoying a coffee and a croissant while admiring the Eiffel Tower before a sunny stroll along the tree-lined paths of the Champs-Elysees?
In Paris's culturally rich Latin Quarter, the 3* Hotel André Latin makes the perfect base for city explorers, with the Luxembourg Gardens right on your doorstep and very comfortable beds to welcome you back after a busy day of sightseeing.
The hotel has a very swish cocktail bar, so night-time tipples here are a must.
GO: Two nights' room-only costs from £223pp including flights from Gatwick on August 31. See onthebeach.co.uk.
BOA VISTA, CAPE VERDE
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THIS one's for grown-ups seeking a luxury fly-and-flop, where sleepy beach days drift into sundowners with the ocean and an orange-tinged sky as your backdrop.
The islands, off the coast of West Africa, are likely to be a comfortable 30C towards the end of this month, and the 5* Hotel Riu Touareg has in-pool loungers that will keep you cool while you soak up those rays.
With its seven bars, six pools and six restaurants on site, you'll never need to leave.
GO: Seven nights' all-inclusive is from £658.51pp, based on two sharing and including flights from Manchester on August 29. See tui.co.uk.
DALAMAN
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THE rugged charm of the Turkish countryside is yours at the Loryma Resort — which at first glance looks more like a family-owned villa than a holiday resort, with its rustic stone facade and quiet pool carved into the cliff face.
Even so, there are facilities on site that are suited to families with kids, including a playground and a couple of bars and restaurants.
The resort has a great vantage point from the pool, with breathtaking views of towering mountains and the sun-drenched ocean.
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