There's nothing quite as exciting as the Summer holiday season! Getting that perfect sun-lounger tan and eating all you can eat until you're ready to burst! The worst part is knowing you're going to have to spend more than you usually would to get you and your family away for the summer. Well, worry no more. Here at DB adventures we always want to help everyone make their own memories and create their own adventures. So we have complied a list of our TOP 10 CHEAPEST SUMMER DESTINATIONS OF 2023 for you all to look at and book your next holiday vacation. Miss out the middle man and avoid the travel agents, find all the best destinations along with tips and tricks and create your very own tailor packaged holiday! We hope you find your perfect destination and have the best adventure!
With an average temperature of 35°C, Spain is a great choice for a summer vacation. With it's perfect beaches and fun-filled cities, it's a great option to keep the family entertained the whole holiday! We found some great deals when flying from Manchester to Spain in August. Here are the best deals for flights to Spain:
Manchester to Ibiza, £86 Direct Flights
Manchester to Palma, £177 Direct Flights
Manchester to Menorca, £192 Direct Flights
When it comes to hotels in Spain, that entirely depends on your budget and what board you want. If you want to stay in a 5* resort all-inclusive, then this would cost you a considerable amount more than staying in a 3* half-board. Here are some of our budget hotels in Spain:
Aparthotel Reco des Sol, £163 per night
Hotel Santuari de Cura, £78 per night
Grupotel Mar de Menorca, £169 per night
Spain has a vast amount of activities to keep everyone of all ages busy. Here are a few of our favourites:
Sun, sand and history. Did you know Greece has 18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 80% of Greece is mountains and it has 16,000 kilometers of coastline. Greece is known for it's laid back atmosphere and is a great choice for your summer vacation if you want to wind down. Below are the best deals for flights to Greece in August from Manchester:
Manchester to Mykonos, £140 Direct Flight
Manchester to Santorini, £170 Direct Flight
Manchester to Preveza, £186 Direct Flight
With properties on a cliffs edge or a ginormous resort next to the beach, Greece has it all when it comes to accommodation. Here are our top value hotels:
Blue Harmony Suites of Mykonos, £195 per night
Caldera Romantica, £134 per night
Preveza City Comfort Hotel, £89 per night
Our partner sites Viator and GetYourGuide has many different activities to keep you busy on your time in Greece. Check out our favourite ones:
If you're looking for a hot dry summer, then Morocco is the destination for you. With it's coastal towns like Agadir being popular with many tourists, there are also many other hidden gems that Morocco has to offer. We found these cheap deals to fly from Manchester to Morocco in August:
Manchester to Tangier, £286 1 Stop
Manchester to Agadir, £294 1 Stop
Manchester to Marrakesh, £357 Direct Flight
If you're going to Morocco then we definitely recommend you to stay in an all-inclusive resort. There are some beautiful places to stay in Morocco and here are just a few of them:
Grand Hotel Villa de France, £129 per night
Atlantic Hotel Agadir, £97 per night
Here are our top activities in Morocco to do whilst you are over there on your summer vacation:
Hot Air Balloon over Marrakesh, £152.96
Ouzoud Waterfalls Guided Tour and Boat Ride, £17.37
Who wouldn't want to spend a summer in the Mediterranean. Turkey is the perfect choice for history lovers, beautiful beaches and mouth-watering kebabs! Here are the cheapest flights we found in August from Manchester to Türkiye:
Manchester to Dalaman, £364 Direct Flight
Manchester to Istanbul, £310 Direct Flight
Most people think you have to stay in an all-inclusive in Türkiye, but there are so many great restaurants you have to visit whilst you're over there, it might be worth considering half-board. Here are three different options for you:
XL Hotels All Inclusive, £149 per night
Elite World Grand Istanbul Küçükyalı Hotel, £88 per night
Adaburnu Golmar Beach Hotel All Inclusive, £102 per night
Other than spending days by the pool topping up your 'Med' tan, Türkiye has many thrilling activities to look for:
Taste of Two Continents Food Tour, £103.07
Malta is one of the worlds smallest countries, with a population of 516,000 it actually has more tourists than residents. It has on average 12 hours of sunshine in the summer months, which is more than enough time to go on a summer stroll down the marina or visit the famous film production sites. Here is the best flight from Manchester to Malta in August:
Manchester to Valetta, £210 Direct Flights
In Malta there are many hotels to choose from, boutique hotels and B and B's line the coast and fit perfectly in with the local shops and restaurants. Here are our top favourite hotels in Malta:
Pebbles Boutique Aparthotel, £78 per night
Sliema Hotel by ST Hotels, £71 per night
Qawra Palace Resort and Spa, £105 per night
Check out our favourite things to do in Malta:
Gozo Full Day Jeep Tour and Private Boat, £70.73
Located right next to the Dead Sea, Jordan is a historical paradise home to more than 100,000 religious and archaeological sites. Petra (one of the wonders of the world) has to be a destination on your bucket list when visiting Jordan. Here is the cheapest flight to Jordan from Manchester in August:
Manchester to Amman, £251, 1 Stop
If travelling to Jordan, we definitely recommend one of the luxury resorts for you and your family. Here are the cheapest resorts we could find:
Hilton Dead Sea Resort and Spa, £152 per night
Amman International Hotel, £105 per night
From exploring buildings built hundreds of years ago to floating in the Dead Sea, here are our 3 top favourite things to do in Jordan:
Petra, Wadi Rum and Dead Sea 2 Day Tour, £201.72
Street Food and Walking Tour, £108.84
Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip, £59.37
Also known as the original island of love, Cyprus is a great choice as your next summer vacation. If you're a wine lover then Cyprus might have to be on your bucket list, they own the worlds oldest wine label called 'Commandaria.' If you choose to stay in a resort then the scorching sun and days spent by the pool will keep the whole family entertained. Here are the best flights we could find from Manchester to Cyprus in August:
Manchester to Paphos, £186 1 Stop
Manchester to Paphos, £404 Direct Flight
Manchester to Larnaca, £497 Direct Flight
Whether it's an all-inclusive resort or a boutique B and B, Cyprus definitely has plenty of accommodation up for grabs. Here are our favourites:
Leonardo Laura Beach and Splash Resort, £152 per night
Seashell Apartments, £106 per night
Cavo Maris Beach Hotel, £109 per night
These are the few things we recommend to do in Cyprus:
Paphos Afrodite Waterpark, £29.18
Made up of 7 Emirates, the UAE is a great holiday destinations if you're looking for something different to your standard holiday. Every Emirate you visit is completely different and has different things to offer. Below are the cheapest flights from Manchester to the UAE in August:
Manchester to Abu Dhabi, £453 1 Stop
Manchester to Dubai, £389 1 Stop
We have so many options for hotels in the UAE. but that completely depends on where you will be flying to and where you want to stay. Here are the best properties we found in UAE:
TRYP by Wyndham Abu Dhabi, £46 per night
Sofitel Dubai the Palm Resort and Spa, £164 per night
The First Collection at Jumeirah Village Circle, £69 per night
With 8 theme parks, 40 shopping malls in Dubai alone and the worlds tallest building, you definitely wont run out of things to do in UAE. Check out our list for more:
Burj Khalifa Level 124 and 125 entry, £38.39
Being home to the only remaining ancient wonder of the world must be difficult, especially in 30 degrees heat, but Egypt show us all how its really done. Get your history head on and be ready to adventure ancient Egypt. Here are the top 3 cheapest Summer flights we could find:
Manchester to Cairo, £555 1 Stop
Manchester to Hurghada, £672 Direct Flight
Manchester to Sharm El Sheikh, £496 Direct Flight
As for hotels, our recommendation would be to stay in all-inclusive resorts in Egypt. You have everything you need inside the hotel then if you wish you can just head out on excursions and relax. Here are our favourite resorts:
Byoot Bay Hotel and Resort, £117 per night
Giftun Azur Resort, £56 per night
Solymar Naama Bay, £46 per night
Below are the best trips to do whilst in Egypt:
Luxor Valley of the Kings Full Day Tour, £33.88
Quad, Jeep, Camel and Buggy Safari, £20.41
A slightly different country than the others on the list, but we absolutely love Switzerland! Did you know Switzerland has 7000 lakes, 60% of the country are Alps and in some villages they don't allow cars! Switzerland reaches temperatures above 30 degrees in summer so you will still get that great tan whilst exploring the whole country! Here are the cheapest flights we found from Manchester to Switzerland in August:
Manchester to Basel, £144 Direct Flights
Manchester to Geneva, £155 Direct Flights
When it comes to hotels, there are some amazing properties in Switz including houses on mountains, renovated churches and log cabins in the middle of no-where! Here are our favourites:
Hotel Restaurant Kuentz, £81 per night
Eiger View Alpine Lodge, £160 per night
Hotel Kaiserstuhl, £94 per night
When we visited Switzerland, we planned that much we didn't have time to do it all! There are so many activities to choose from, but here are our favourites:
Top of Europe Day Trip to Jungfraujoch Mountain, £228.13
Best of Zurich and Surroundings, £70.46
Lindt, Home of Chocolate Museum Entry, £13.42
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