Easter falls early this year (31 Mar) and if you want to jet away on your time off, we’ve got your back. From catching the end of the ski season, to enjoying the start of sunny Spring in Europe or baking on a far-flung beach, check out the last-minute deals below. Bon voyage!

SKI ESCAPES

If can’t get enough of the cold, then Easter’s a great time to get a final snow fix for less. Word on the chair lift is that big dumps of snow in the French Alps are imminent, so best book a trip pronto.

MMV Hotel Plagne 2000, FRANCE

When it comes to family trips, Plagne 2000 has all bases covered. Ski school meeting point? Right outside the hotel. Beginner? You can ski straight up to the hotel from a blue run. Storage? Little ones even have a separate boot room to make mornings super simple. Want some adult time? Check the kids into the Crystal Childcare club – teens get hangout area with consoles and board games.

Seven nights £5074 (for a family of four) half-board and including return flights based on a 30 March departure, with Crystal Ski.

Neilson Hotel Del Clos, Andorra

Charming Hotel Del Clos is exactly what we want from a family ski hotel – small, good looking, dinner included, great kids’ club, chair lift less than 350 metres away and a sun terrace. Bonus points for the games lounge with pool table, 240kms of runs on the doorstep, nannies and, for Easter, FREE lift passes for kids aged 2-17. What more could you need? Nada.

Seven nights from £3996 (for a family of four) half-board and including flights based on a 31 March departure, with Neilson.

 Chalet Hotel L’Ecrin, France  

You can be glacier skiing in minutes from this high-altitude chalet hotel in Tignes., making it a no-brainer for an Easter break. The inside is rather enticing too – think large lounge with comfy sofas around an open fireplace, perfect for warming your toes and sharing afternoon tea after a day on the pistes. There’s a spa, pool, family rooms and childcare (from four months to 12 years), meaning it would be rude not to hit the resort’s buzzing bars and restaurants one evening.

Seven nights £4996 (for a family of four) half-board and including flights based on a 31 March departure, with Mark Warner.

SUNSHINE GETAWAYS

Iberostar Selection Kantaoui Bay, Tunisia

Check out the pool in the Spa Centre! Can you picture yourself lying on a lounger here this Easter? If it’s a yes, better book a week so the youngsters can indulge in Star Camp (kid’s club), buffets galore and a sandy beach, while you recharge in the Turkish Baths, sauna and steam room.

From £2788 (based on a family of four), all-inclusive and including flights based on a 6 April departure, with easyJet Holidays.

Mediterranean Beach Hotel, Cyprus

Kids club opens for the Easter holidays at this modern Limassol-based resort which also has baby gear on request and a shaded children’s pool – just thought we’d put that out there for any tired parents scrolling right now. You’ll fly in and flop, but if you do decide to get up from your lounger at any point, there’s a Blue Flag beach, spa, yoga, al fresco dining by the sea or pool and, for a quick culture fix, Archaeological Site of Amathounta ten minutes away. Sold.

Seven nights from £3912.86 (for a family of four) including room, breakfast and flights based on 1 April departure, with Kuoni.

TUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Dreams, Rhodes

Seven bars, six restaurants, five pools and one amazing kids’ waterpark await you at this under-the-radar corner of Rhodes. It’s all-inclusive, so you can let the kids loose at the buffet safe in the knowledge you won’t be charged the earth for a half-eaten pizza and did we mention there’s a spa plus football, archery and tennis?

Five days from £2338 (family of four) all-inclusive and including return flights departing on 2 April, with Tui.

Marival Distinct Luxury Residences, Mexico 

So much is included at this tropical paradise on the Riviera Nayarit, you can travel light even with babies and toddlers – highchairs, strollers and cots are all provided. Older children will love the five heated pools, beach, kids’ clubs, neighbouring splash park and playground, while Muddy’s enthused by the spa, babysitting service and winery. Cheers.

Seven nights from £5,379 (for a family of four) all-inclusive with return flights, departing on 8 Apr, with Love Holidays.

Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa, Mauritius

Surprisingly family friendly, Mauritius has way more to do than its neighbours the Maldives and Seychelles – yet has the same insanely gorgeous white sand beaches and heavenly heat. In short, this is the best place in the Indian Ocean for a holiday with the kids. All-inclusive Mauricia Beachcomber Resort & Spa in buzzy Grand Baie makes a great base, with two-bedroom apartments, free land and watersports, kids’ club (3-11 yrs) and a pristine beach to wiggle your toes in. 

Seven nights from £9,175 per family (2 adults, 2 children under 12), all-inclusive with return flights departing 28 Mar, with Beachcomber Tours.

Sol Lanzarote, Canary Islands

The Canaries are consistently warm in spring, easy to reach and great value for money, which makes Sol Lanzarote resort an ideal choice for a more budget-friendly Easter break. What’s in it for the kids? Only an adventure park, children’s pool, unlimited self-service snacks and drinks and Katmandu Adventures kids’ club, that’s what. Lanzarote’s also a Mecca for watersports, so if you’re an active family, this is the place to learn kite-surfing and windsurfing. 

Five days from £4064 (for a family of 4) all-inclusive with return flights (departure date 1 April) with On The Beach.

Ikos Andalusia, Spain 

When a hotel’s ranked the best family-friendly resort in the world on Tripadvisor (more than 1,600 5-star reviews), we take note. So what makes Ikos such a winner? According to guests it’s an unbeatable combination of huge pool, great location (by a beach and a stroll from Marbella old town), rooms, suites and villas big enough to fit a family, Michelin-star food, friendly staff, well-stocked complimentary mini bars and a bundle of extras – from bike hire to a football club for little ones. The only snag? It reopens for the season on 25 Apr, so you might have to extend your Easter hols a little.

Five nights from £1,375pp all-inclusive and including flights, based on a 25 Apr departure, with British Airways Holidays.

The Land of Legends Kingdom Hotel, Turkey

Wow! Keep the wine consumption down, the room decor is A LOT! We have a hunch the Antalya-based fun palace, part of the Rixos Group, was actually designed by kids. These guys understood the assignment and created a hotel resort with kids in mind. Think vast indoor and outdoor swimming pools (including a wave pool), lazy river, waterslides, theme park with rollercoasters, 5D cinema, playgrounds and brightly-coloured bedrooms with a PlayStation installed. It’s Utopia – and tired parents can recuperate in the spa, around the adult pool and in the excellent restaurants, so it’s smiles all round. 

Seven nights from £3555 (family of four) all-inclusive and return flights from London departing 29 March, with Tui.

Club Med Magna, Spain

All-inclusive Club Med Magna is the dream this Easter. Sitting in 12 acres at the foot of the Sierra Blanca mountains close to Marbella, there’s an abundance of activities for all ages, from padel tennis and five swimming pools to archery and a flying trapeze. Sound a bit full-on? Don’t panic, there’s an adult-only Zen Zone with a pool and juice bar (let’s hope they also serve wine), plus childcare and kids’ clubs from 0-17 yrs.

Seven nights in early Apr from £1,229pp including all food, drinks, sports and entertainment, flights not included, with Club Med.

The Hard Rock Hotel, Tenerife 

Rock ‘n’ roll families take note, this sun-soaked (yep, even in spring it’s 22°C in Tenerife) resort is all about the music. From memorabilia-lined walls and a rhythm massage in the spa to rooms with Bose sound systems and even a kids’ club where children can have a go at music and dance. Beyond the beats, you’ll all get to enjoy the six restaurants, swim-up bars and beach cabanas.

Seven nights from £1103pp all-inclusive with return flights departing 9 Apr, with First Choice. 

Riu Tikida Palmeraie, Morocco

You get a lot of bang for your buck at this Moroccan oasis where good times feel guaranteed thanks to plentiful sunshine, lush gardens and pools. If you can drag your brood away from the lively kids’ club, the red city of Marrakech is on your doorstep with its exotic souks (covered markets), Majorelle Gardens and famous Jemaa el-Fnaa, home to buskers, magicians, storytellers and snake charmers.

Five nights from £884pp all-inclusive with return flights, based on departure 29 March, with Tui.

Abora Interclub Atlantic, Gran Canaria

The kind of resort your kids will talk about with awe and beg to return to. Neon signs and slogans like ‘have a happy holiday’ adorn the walls, splash parks and primary coloured playgrounds abound and there’s a buffet to end all buffets, which kids can help themselves to. It’s not by a beach, but there’s a free shuttle bus to one nearby if you get the urge, though with a spa, adult-only pool and kids’ club in the mix, we might just fly and flop.

Five nights from £638pp all-inclusive with flights departing on 26 Mar with Jet2Holidays.