Spain has been welcoming tourists for decades and offers some of the best package deals for half board holidays. Top choices include the Costa Brava, where ochre cliffs spill down to azure bays, or the Costa Blanca, which has endless sandy beaches and a dazzling array of things to do. The Costa Dorada, particularly popular resorts like Salou, has long been an all-round favourite, as popular with families and couples as it is with groups of friends. With a half board holiday, you’ll be able to tuck into delicious Spanish tapas and local specialities at breakfast or lunchtime, or make the most of the famous menú del día – a great value set lunch provided by most traditional restaurants.

Beautiful volcanic landscapes, historic towns, endless beaches and resorts to suit everyone have long made the Canaries a top holiday destination. When better to visit 2017/2018? Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is lush and green in the north, wild and untamed in the centre, and boasts endless, perfect beaches in the south. You can party the nights away in Playa de las Américas, or relax with the family in Puerto de la Cruz. The whole island of Lanzarote has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, and much of it is covered by the spectacular Timinfaya National Park. From family-friendly Costa Teguise to lively Playa del Carmen, it’s also got some brilliant resorts along its gorgeous coastline.

The Balearic Islands offer an appealing mix of lively resorts and wild mountains, fantastic beaches and sleepy villages. You’re sure to find a resort to suit you, whether you’re looking for a party resort like Magaluf, or want somewhere family friendly like Alcúdia in Majorca. Tranquil Menorca is ideal if you’re looking to chill out, while buzzing Ibiza still boasts quiet coves where you can escape the crowds – as well as some of the best nightlife in the world. With a half board holiday, you’ll have the freedom to head out for the day to enjoy some hiking, snorkelling, or lazing on the beach, and can linger over a delicious lunch, perhaps with a bottle of local wine.

The island of Cyprus is staggeringly beautiful, crowned by the Troodos mountains, and with miles and miles of blissful beaches. The ideal holiday destination, it offers everything from Byzantine churches and ancient ruins to charming cities and lively resorts. Paphos, one of its most popular resorts, was the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, and is scattered with ancient ruins. All inclusive holidays to Paphos remain popular because of the cheap flights, great deals on half board accomodation, and its awesome weather. Ayai Napa has become world famous as a party town, with some of the best nightlife in the Mediterranean. If you just want to escape the crowds, head inland to explore vineyards, forests, and scenic hills.