A holiday expert has listed four “hot and cheap” destinations well worth booking this May for a spring getaway without the “summer prices”. With two bank holidays on the horizon, many people are looking to make the most of a break from work by jetting off on a long weekend in search of guaranteed sunshine.
Holiday expert Rob, known online as Rob On The Beach, shared his recommendations on Instagram. He said: “May is easily one of the best value months for good weather at a pinch of a price. Plus, the UK’s fully into bank holiday season so you can stretch that annual leave a bit further too.”
In fourth place, Rob named Malta, which boasts 300 days of sunshine per year. He highlighted consistent mid-20s heat and good value pricing in May, along with plenty to explore beyond the pool. He found a deal from Monday, May 4 to Saturday, May 9, costing £240 per person for direct flights from London Luton and a stay at the St Julian’s Levante hotel.
Third on the list was Cyprus, offering 320 days of sunshine a year and high-20s temperatures by mid-May. Rob noted that the FCDO advice has not changed and the country is safe. He detailed a five-night half-board stay at Hylatio Tourist Village in Paphos from Friday, May 15 to Wednesday, May 20, with direct flights from London Stansted for £280 per person.
In second place, Rob recommended Dalaman, Turkey, specifically Fethiye. He praised the mid-20s temperatures, sunshine, and lack of peak pricing. He shared a five-night all-inclusive stay at the five-star Club Tuana Fethiye with direct flights from London Gatwick from Saturday, May 2 to Thursday, May 7, for £350 per person.
Topping the list was Albania, which Rob said is still “flying under the radar”. He described coastline resembling Greece but at much lower prices, with mid-20s heat and few crowds in May. He found a deal for four nights at the three-star Hotel Vola with breakfast included from Saturday, May 9 to Thursday, May 14, with direct flights.
