It’s never too early to start thinking about making the most of any holiday allowance for the coming year. Planning ahead can get first choice on the best days and potentially even allow sunseekers to enjoy 45 days of holiday by using only 22 days of annual leave.
With that in mind, online travel agent loveholidays has rounded up some of its best breaks during spring and summer to help make annual leave work harder. Locking in a getaway now and with low deposits from just £25 per person, plus monthly payment options, allows holidaymakers to spread the costs rather than having to pay it all upfront.
Easter Weekend - eight days leave for a 16-day break
Bank holidays fall on both Friday April 7 and Monday April 10, so eight days of annual leave (April 3-6 and April 11-14) can be converted into 16 days of holiday weekends are included.
Rimondi Grand Resort, - Crete, Greece
Travel dates: 14 nights from April 1. Price: £530pp – save £318pp. Board basis: All inclusive. Flights: Departing from London Gatwick with Wizz Air
Using just eight days of annual leave, holidaymakers can treat themselves to 14 nights at this five-star resort nestled on the outskirts of Rethymnon. The Rimondi has its own private beach, a state-of-the-art spa and wellness centre, plus a restaurant with views over the stunning countryside.
Early May Bank Holiday - four days leave for a nine-day break
The spring bank holiday on Monday May 1 will earn a full nine days out of office for just four days’ leave, by using Tuesday May 2 to Friday May 5 as holiday.
Jasmine Palace Resort, Hurghada, Egypt
Travel dates: Nine nights from April 29. Price: £810pp – save £91pp. Board Basis: All inclusive. Flights: Departing from Manchester with easyJet
Sitting on the coastline of the Red Sea, the Jasmine Palace is a five-star resort with its own private beach. Boasting five swimming pools, five restaurants and seven bars - including a swim-up bar - the resort has everything holidaymakers need to switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Using just four days annual leave for a nine night stay, there will be plenty to keep holidaymakers busy.
Late May Bank Holiday - five days leave for a 10 day break
The late spring bank holiday is on Monday May 29. This means if you take the prior week off (Monday May 22- Friday May 26) it is possible to secure 10 days of consecutive holiday for just five of annual leave.
Club Cala Romani Hotel, Majorca, Spain
Travel dates: Nine nights from May 20. Price: £385pp – save £230pp. Board basis: All inclusive. Flights: Departing from Birmingham with Ryanair, returning to East Midlands
Using just five days leave, guests can enjoy 10 days of continuous holiday at the Club Cala Romani Hotel in Majorca. Beach lovers can choose from two beaches, Cala Domingos Gran and Cala Domingos Petit, which are both within a short walk of the hotel.
August Bank Holiday - five days leave for a 10-day break
The bank holiday is on Monday August 28. By taking the prior week off (Monday August 21 - Friday August 25) it is possible to enjoy 10 consecutive days for just five of your annual leave.
Barcelo Teguise Beach - Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Travel dates: Nine nights from August 19. Price: £1,287 - save £310pp. Board basis: All inclusive, Flights: Departing from Glasgow Prestwick with Ryanair
Using just five days of annual leave, holidaymakers can escape to this adult-only resort overlooking Costa Teguise beach in Lanzarote. The resort boasts two infinity pools, ideal for enjoying the views of the ocean, and almost all the rooms are equipped with a hydro-massage bath for guests to unwind.
