Budget Holidays
Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of this year's most talked about budget break beach destinations. Head to Sunny Beach on the Black Sea Riviera between Bourgas and Varna. It boasts 1,700 hours of sunshine between May-October, over 8km of fine, golden sand and watersports.
The mild climate and warm, shallow seas make it perfect for families. A selection of two and three star hotels means a trip won't break the bank. Prices for a week's break in July start from around £150pp.
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Dominican Republic
If you fancy a long haul beach break at Med-style prices try a week on this tropical Caribbean isle. A selection of all-inclusive properties means you can eat and drink as much as you want - and still keep to a budget. Ideal for families and couples on a shoe-string.
As well as offering miles of palm-fringed sandy beaches, baking-hot weather and lush rainforest, there are plenty of other attractions such as exploring old colonial towns or bird-watching. And party-lovers won't be disapointed with the pulsating merengue beat.
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Tunisia
With over 1,200km of coast, this north African sunspot is paradise for budget holidaymakers. Coastal resorts have the usual sun, sea and sand, or you can take a trip to the stark desert interior. The coastal resorts of Hammamet, Djerba, Sousse and Monastir offer a variety of watersports such as windsurfing and sailing.
Take a trip to the Sahara desert, enjoy a camel ride and visit Matmata, its cave settlements were used in Star Wars.
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Greece
On the Greek island of Kos, this rowdy resort is one of the most popular spots for young Brits, and there are plenty of good deals. Bars line the Main St and sea front and there are loads of places for a greasy fry-up the next morning. It used to be an old fishing town but is now home to a whole lot of teenage fun.
Banana Beach and Sovereign Beach are good for watersports. The nightlife, while vibrant, is not in the same league as Ibiza.
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Costa del Sol
Take a trip into the Spanish sun at Costa del Sol. There is so much choice in self-catering accommodation and so many cheap flights to choose from that you can easily get a bargain break.
This strip of resorts, including Torremolinos and Marbella, is also a paradise for the sports lover. You'll find more than 40 golf courses, along with tennis courts, swimming pools, riding schools and facilities for every type of water sport.
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Goa, India
Look out for off peak deals and you could get a bargain to Goa, India's premier beach resort. Two week packages in low season typically cost around £500pp. The former Portuguese enclave brags palm-fringed beaches and a vibrant party scene.
There are a wide range of watersports and add in some trips to see ancient temples, Portuguese colonial buildings, bustling local towns, bargain-packed markets, pretty rural villages and lush green countryside.
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Egypt
Egypt is best known for its history - the pyramids, the Sphinx, the ancient town of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings.
You can always find a good deal to the Red Sea as there are plenty of charter flights and loads of hotels competing for guests. Resorts like Sharm el-Sheik, Taba Heights and Hurghada offer tons of five star hotels at three star prices. Once there, enjoy the year-round sun, beaches and amazing diving.
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Turkey
There is competition to keep prices low in Turkey and it offers fantastic activities and culture. Explore Roman ruins like Ephesus, ancient churches, beautiful beaches and enjoy the great nightlife.
It's a huge country and the variety of things to see is enormous - ranging from water sports to mountain trekking, archaeology to nightclubbing. It also has some of the best beaches in Europe. Choose from Bodrum and Gumbet to Marmaris and Dalaman.
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Canary Islands
Warm all year round, the Canaries boast lively resorts like Playa de las Americas in Tenerife and Playa del Ingles in Gran Canaria. Cheap hotels, restaurants and bars make it popular with Brits.
And it's a party destination - Canary Islanders are party people and they love a fiesta. During August there are 50! The wildest event is the Tenerife Carnaval in February/March, where locals put on a display rivalling the excesses of Rio de Janeiro.
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Thailand
Whether it's the beautiful beaches or bustling Bangkok, Thailand has it all. Visit Bangkok for its vibrant nightlife, its beautiful temples and its bustling vitality. Wherever you go, the people are friendly and welcoming and the food sublime.
Shop around for a bargain flight, but once you're there the cost of living is low. Beautiful palm-fringed beaches abound and you can enjoy delicious Thai food and beer for next to nothing.
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