Our top picks for May Half Term 2021
Half Board
- Choice of heated indoor and outdoor pools and private blue flag beach, all with lifeguards
- Dedicated teen chillout lounge, OZONE, great for socialising and making friends
- Sani Academies for younger guests include Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy and Chelsea Football Club Academy
- Innovative Michelin star menu at Fresco or casual beach dining at the Beach House
- Sani Academies include Rafa Nadal Tennis Academy
- Dedicated teen chillout lounge - OZONE
- Choice of heated indoor and outdoor pools
- Private blue flag beach
Daily Breakfast
- Huge range of accommodation, from interconnecting room to private villas
- Private beach equipped with sunshades, sun loungers and towels with beach service
- 9-hole golf course, perfect for beginners and advanced players and manned by Qualified PGA Professionals
- Something for everyone from Porto Pirata children’s village to yoga and waterskiing lessons for adults
- Save 15% on accommodation
Daily Breakfast
- Idyllic location - enjoy a cresent-shaped white sand beach with a backdrop of lush green rainforest
- The beach naturally splits into adult and family areas, with the Bay Suites and The Jetty Grill both adult-only
- Wide choice of activities, including water sports, yoga pavilion and 9 tennis courts
- Diverse dining options including Japanese, Thai & Indonesian inspired cuisine at East
- Save 30% on accommodation
- Complimentary upgrade
- Kids under 12 stay free
Half Board
- One of the largest Maldives islands offering plenty of space to relax and explore
- Experience the underwater life of Baa Atoll UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
- The surrounding waters are renowned for manta rays and whale sharks
- The resort delights and surprises its guests with a personalised guest journey
- Enjoy free Homemade@Amilla ice-cream every day at Chill'd cafe
- Save 30%
- Complimentary half board
- Complimentary transfers for 2 people
Daily Breakfast
- Home to an ice cream parlour, overwater wine cellar and a signature Chill bar
- The resort has 97 villas, most of them set over the lagoon’s waters
- A perfect island for surfing with wave breaks just offshore
- Dolphins swim along the seashell-dappled shores
- Guests can snorkel in Laamu’s coral-rich house reef
- Save 35%
Daily Breakfast
- Every room offers a 180° view of the sea
- Two Michelin-star restaurants - Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Locatelli
- 3000 m² spa including a thermal experience space, heated pool, sauna, 9 treatment rooms
- Outdoor seawater adults-only infinity pool
- Supervised children's club with educational and recreational activities
- Save 10%
- Michelin Star Chefs
- 400m Sandy Beach
- Indoor & Outdoor 25m Swimming Pools
Daily Breakfast
- Free non-motorised watersports
- Free beach yoga sessions twice a week
- Outdoor tennis court with lighting for nighttime play
- Children under five eat free in the restaurants
- Beachfront suites and oceanfront rooms offer unobstructed views of the Caribbean Sea
- Kids under 12 stay free
- 30% off accommodation rates
All-Inclusive
- Free motorised watersports
- All-inclusive extends to sister resorts, accessed by a free water taxi
- Pool and beach ambassadors take care of your every need
- Award-winning swim up bar in multi-tier freshwater pool
- Two floodlit tennis courts
- 40% off accommodation rates
When are the May half term holidays 2021?
The holidays are Monday 31 May - Friday 4 June 2021.
Where should I go with my family during the May Half Term holidays?
Greece
Average temperatures: Highs of 25°C
Time difference: 2 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +2 hours)
Flight duration: Between 3 - 4 hours
Rainfall: 3 days of rain on average in May
Thousands of years of history, breathtaking natural landscapes, long, golden beaches, alongside a laid-back culture and vibrant cuisine. If this sounds like your dream escape from the rigours of regular life, then a May trip to Greece should appeal to you in spades. With innumerable ways to experience Greece, talk to one of our Travel Specialists to tailor-make your perfect holiday.
Cyprus
Average temperatures: Highs of 30°C
Time difference: 2 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +2 hours)
Flight duration: Between 4 - 5 hours
Rainfall: 1 day of rain on average in May
Cyprus proves that great things can indeed come in small packages, as this island paradise has everything that you’ll need for an unforgettable family holiday. From cities packed with culture, history, and boutique shopping, to landscapes with barely believable beauty and an idyllic coastline that is very literally the stuff of legends.
Portugal
Average temperatures: Highs of 22°C
Time difference: None
Flight duration: Between 2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
Rainfall: 10 days of rain on average in May
Portugal is the home to both sleepy, authentic towns, and bustling cities with chic shopping and contemporary activities. One thing they both have in common – they are a haven for family activities and memory making. With no time differences and a climate that is the perfect temperature for swimming, but not so hot that the pool is your only sanctuary, Portugal is a must-visit May half term holiday.
Antigua
Average temperatures: Highs of 30°C
Time difference: 4 hours behind the UK (GMT -4 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 8 hours 40 minutes
Rainfall: 9 days of rain on average in May
If the sound of ocean is something that calls to you, then this castaway island paradise could well be your dream destination. Perfect for families and couples alike, this small Caribbean island boasts incredible coves and caves that lend themselves to both exciting watersports, quiet, romantic moments with the waves lapping the shore nearby and a host of other incredible things to do.
Maldives
Average temperatures: Highs of 31°C
Time difference: 4 hours ahead of the UK (GMT +4 hours)
Flight duration: Approx. 10 hours
Rainfall: 15 days of rain on average in May
White-sand beaches, azure waters and colourful reefs make the Maldives the perfect spot for a luxury beachside getaway. Although the monsoon season begins towards the end of May, downpours are uncommon and temperatures remain high. This time of the year is also off season so you can have this tranquil slice of paradise almost to yourself.
