Head for Cyprus this spring and stay at this gorgeous villa with views near the 300-year-old village of Neo Chorio. Villa Zefyros boasts an infinity pool and enjoys panoramic views of both Chrysochou Bay and the wild Akamas Peninsula. Akamas Villas offers a seven-day stay at three-bedroom Villa Zefyros in May for £950, or £158 per person based on six sharing. Return flights to Paphos start from around £79 travelling from London Stansted when you search on travel site momondo.
Thought doing Venice on the cheap was impossible? You were wrong. A new luxury hostel has landed in the Italian city making Venice more purse-friendly and appealing for budget travellers. Generator Venice offers beds from just 16 euros (approx. £13) per bed, or 40 euros (approx. £32) per night for the private, en-suite Sky Suite. The hostel boasts stylish interiors, a lively bar and a great location close to St Mark’s Square. Spring is a great time to visit Venice for the warm weather and beating the summer heat and crowds. Monarch offers cheap flights leaving Manchester from £44 one way in May.
- For a budget family break in the UK the whole family will enjoy, head for the Suffolk coast where you can visit the beautiful beaches of Kessingland, Lowestoft and Southwold. Heathland Beach is a five-star holiday park that hosts campers and touring vans, but also has holiday homes for hire from £280 for four people in May. The holiday homes feature shower rooms, toilets, central heating and kitchens. The park is just a short drive from the Norman Cathedral City of Norwich and the historical seaside towns of Lowestoft and Southwold with their quaint shops, restaurants and theatres.
Adventure, relaxation and splendid scenery - Olu Deniz is one of Turkey's best beach destinations, with watersports, a promenade of restaurants and the beautiful Blue Lagoon to experience. Visit this spring with sunshine.co.uk for a seven-night holiday costs just £141 per person. Accommodation is at the three-star Mavi Belce Hotel, which features pool areas, friendly service and a relaxing garden. The offer includes return flights from Stansted.
- If spring is your favourite time to go skiing, you'll find some great deals to be had. The altitude and the exposition of the resort of Cauterets in the Vallee des Gaves area of the Hautes Pyrenees make it the most snow-assured and latest-closing resort in the Pyrenees. It has a vast array of runs and landscapes so you can enjoy more than just skiing, too. Pyrenees Collection is offering 25 per cent off a seven-night break at the three-star superior Balnéo Aladin with pools, sauna and spa centre from £88 per person. The offer includes self-catering accommodation and return Eurotunnel travel, based on five sharing a one bed alcove apartment.
Just a three-hour flight from the UK, the island of Sicily offers warm weather, unique and captivating history, as well as exquisite cuisine. This spring, you can explore the culture and scenery on a luxury break with Just Sicily from just £329 per person, including return flights from Stansted, a three-night stay at boutique hotel Villa del Lauro and hire of a Fiat Panda. The hotel is located in Ragusa, famed for its Baroque buildings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and lively central Piazza Duomo.
- Set amid some of Wales' finest scenery, Cwm Linton is a luxurious modern conversion that sleeps up to eight (six adults and two children) in three beautiful bedrooms. The open plan kitchen/living/dining room is the heart of the house, with a vaulted ceiling, comfy sofas around a log-burning stove and French windows leading out onto a terrace - the best spot from which to soak up the views. The property sits on a six-acre smallholding, so you can enjoy fresh eggs and seasonal produce from the garden. For walkers, it is a dream - the Offa's Dyke Path is just two minutes' walk away, while the Kerry Ridgeway is within easy reach and, running at no less than 1000ft throughout its length, offers incredible views across the border. Quality Cottages offers the rental from £603 (£75 per person) for a week in May on a self-catering basis.
- Get cultured in Montenegro with deals site Bownty which is offering a seven-night holiday for up to four people near the medieval city of Kotor from £289 per person. The holiday includes a stay in a self-catered apartment with flights and either transfers or car hire. The Kotor Vista apartments boast an amazing location just opposite 300 metres of sparkling bay and a view of ancient Kotor's old town. It’s a fantastic base to explore the surrounding cobbled streets of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Flights are included from London Gatwick to Tivat on selected 2016 dates.
Set in over 550 acres of prime Cotswolds countryside amid one of Europe's most significant nature reserves encompassing eight lakes and two rivers, Lower Mill Estate combines eco-friendly outdoor living with rest and relaxation through its luxurious properties. Guests can take part in various outdoor activities, whether it is hopping on a bike, throwing on a pair of wellies or rambling through the heart of the nature reserve. This spring, Habitat Escapes is offering a week in the six-bedroom Ferndale House from £1,700 (£142 per person) on a self-catering basis, including spa access. The house boasts six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a large living room, kitchen and south facing lakeside sun decks on each floor.
With average temperatures of 18C, May is the perfect time to discover this idyllic city. It abounds with inviting cafes and restaurants, many offering a chance to experience the famous fado, a traditional form of Portuguese music performed live in restaurants around the city. HolidayPirates offers a two-night stay at the five-star Corinthia Hotel Lisbon with breakfast from £169. Each guest will receive a €20 spa voucher as part of the deal to enjoy the hotel’s spa facilities including a hydrotherapy pool and ice fountain. The deal also includes flights and connections departing from Luton Airport with Easyjet on the 10 May and returning on 12 May.
- Escape to a Greek island for an affordable spring break in the sunshine when you stay at the small yet stylish Koula’s House, hidden away in the old part of Skiathos Town. It is perfectly located for party season night-owls who’ll appreciate the easy stroll home and couples looking for a quiet and romantic getaway. Wake up to beautiful harbour views before wandering down the stone steps outside to the seafront, where you can soak up the spring sun in the clear blue waters. i-escape is offering 30 per cent off trips of three or more nights throughout April, with seven nights available from just £88 per person (was £126 per person), based on two sharing on a room-only basis. Price excludes flights.