Don’t chance it this May

This May, don’t take a chance on the British weather. If you’re seeking a break in the sunshine during the Whitson half-term week, then take advantage of some excellent offers with Africa Sky and Tropical Sky.

Africa Sky (africasky.co.uk) have some great deals to Kenya including:

Kenya Coast - Save 50% Plus Children Under 13 Can Stay For Free
There’s a 50% saving off accommodation at the four-star Flamboyant Beach Hotel. Valid for departures until 30 June, enjoy six nights on a bed and breakfast basis, from only £869 per adult which includes flights from London Heathrow with Kenya Airways, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Children under 13 can enjoy complimentary accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis if they choose to stay in the ‘dormitory children’s room,’ with just the need to pay for flights which are priced from £450.

Situated in the middle of Diani Beach south of Mombasa, Flamboyant is a luxury family-owned beachfront house offering a large pool, tennis court, watersports and a truly unique dining experience at Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant.

Kenya Safari – Save £’s When Two Children Under-11 Share A Room
A six-night safari adventure in Kenya is priced at £1,360 per adult and £1,050 per child (based on two children under 11 sharing a room). Valid for selected departures during April and May, the price includes flights from London Heathrow with British Airways, accommodation, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges.

The safari takes in two nights at the Mayfair Holiday Inn on a bed and breakfast basis and two nights each at the Samburu Intrepids and Mara Intrepids on a full board basis with accommodation in luxury tents. Especially designed with families in mind, this holiday offers some unforgettable animal encounters with visits to two very different reserves that are rich with game - Samburu and the Masai Mara. The Kid’s Club has two categories, one specifically for the under 12’s, with activities such as build your own mini Masai homestead, learn to make a fire with a pair of sticks, catch and study the brightest butterflies, cast big cat tracks from the real thing, learn how to identify birds of all feathers and have fun with bush treasure hunts.

Also offered is a day excursion to Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Centre as well as a selection of game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles and all park fees.

For the best in beaches, head to the Caribbean with Tropical Sky (tropicalsky.co.uk) who have some excellent holidays for families as well as those looking for adult-only accommodation:

Fun For The Whole Family In Grenada - Budget
Enjoy seven nights on a room-only basis at the popular Grenadian by rex resorts for a total of £1,996 for a family of four (based on two adults and two children sharing). Valid for travel on 25 May, the price includes accommodation in a hillside room, flights from London Gatwick with XL Airways, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Located amidst 30 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the golden sands of Taramind Bay, the impressive hotel offers a good range of facilities including floodlit tennis courts, non-motorised watersports, a kid’s club and three restaurants.

Fun For The Whole Family In Barbados - All Inclusive
Push the boat out with seven nights’ on an all-inclusive basis at the four-star Almond Beach Village in Barbados for a total of £3,369 for a family of four (Based on two adults and two children sharing). Departing 27 May, the price includes flights with XL Airways from London Gatwick, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Offering great value-for-money, the hotel is situated on a long stretch of sandy beach and promises a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with ten swimming pools, complimentary non-motorised watersports, a fitness centre, spa and a nine-hole par-3 golf course.

Adults-Only In Barbados
Teachers or grown-ups looking to escape children should visit the adults-only Almond Beach Club, where a seven-night stay on an all-inclusive basis is £1,059 per person. Departing on 27 May, the price includes direct flights from London Gatwick with XL Airways, resort transfers, taxes and surcharges. Situated on the beach, the resort offers excellent facilities including a spa, fitness centre, tennis courts, watersports, three interconnecting pools, two restaurants and four bars. Guests may also use the extensive facilities of its sister hotel, Almond Beach Village.