easyJet holidays has today reported a surge in bookings to Turkey, Canary Islands, Majorca and the Greek Islands for summer 2021, as sunseekers rush to book a break following the government’s announcement that they intend for international travel to re-open on 17 May. 

 

Earlier in the week the holiday operator had reported a 630% increase in bookings, week on week, since the address to the nation, with holidays  in July, August, September and October making up the majority of bookings and with all-inclusive being the board basis of choice.

 

easyJet holidays has packages available for this summer from just £217 per person, bookable with a deposit of just £60 per person and with the option to pay in fee free instalments in a timeframe that best suits customers. All holidays are covered by the Protection Promise, an industry leading customer policy offering the ultimate protection and flexibility. Customers can change or defer their holiday online up to 28 days before they are due to travel without incurring any change fees.

 

Despite the boost in bookings, easyJet holidays still has a wide range of great value packages available to the leading destinations, with holiday types to suit everyone including family, luxury, beach and undiscovered gems.

 

Turkey

 

Dalaman from just £276 per person

 

Situated on the Turkish Riviera, Dalaman offers jaw dropping scenery, picturesque lagoons, total serenity and activities to suit everyone. Dalaman holidays strike the perfect balance for those searching for a relaxing retreat with scope for adventure.

 

• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 3* Kivlicim Hotel, on a half board basis for £276 per person including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 8 July 2021. 
  
• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 4* Perdikia Hill Family Resort, on an all-inclusive basis for £344 per person including flights from Luton airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 6 October 2021. 

 

Antalya from just £317 per person

 

Sweeping white-sand beaches, ancient Greek ruins, buzzing nightlife and local delicacies have combined to make Antalya holidays the ultimate sun-drenched getaway. Located on Turkey’s southwest coast in the shadow of the Taurus Mountains, Antalya is the biggest city in the Mediterranean, and one of its most diverse.

 

• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 5* Alan Xafira Deluxe Resort & Spa, on an all inclusive basis for £350 per person including flights from Bristol airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 14 October 2021. 
  
• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 3* Gazipasa Star Hotel, on a bed and breakfast basis for £317 per person including flights from Bristol airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 14 October 2021. 

 

Canary Islands 

 

Tenerife from just £284 per person

 

Tenerife is a jewel in the Canaries’ crown, not least because it boasts a wealth of luxury hotels, a glittering array of cultural riches, and excellent weather all year round – think average temperatures of 23° and plenty of sunshine. The island’s natural beauty is truly diverse, making it a paradise for walkers and nature lovers.

 

• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 3* Castle Harbour on a self-catering basis for £284 per person including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 31 August 2021. 
• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 3* Playa Olid Apartments on an all-inclusive basis for £420 per person including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 14 September 2021. 
  

Majorca

 

From just £308 per person

 

By far the biggest and most popular of the Balearic Isles, Majorca is one of the top holiday destinations in Spain. With hundreds of kilometres of gorgeous coastline and more than 200 beaches, it’s easy to see why. From vast sweeping bays and romantic secluded coves, to family-friendly stretches of gorgeously soft sand, Majorca holidays offer almost every kind of beach break imaginable.

 

• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 3* BQ Alcudia Sun Village, on a self-catering basis for £308 per person including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 13 October 2021
  
  
• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 4* Globales Palmanova Palace, on an all-inclusive basis for £387 per person including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 13 October 2021. 

 

Greek Islands

 

Crete from £217

 

Renowned for its spectacular food and impossibly beautiful landscapes, Crete holidays have it all. The 1,000-kilometre coastline features blue lagoons, swaying palm trees and pink sand beaches – while the cities have a distinct cosmopolitan flair and boast fantastic museums, nightlife, restaurants and hotels

 

• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 3* Petra Village, on a self-catering basis for £217 per person including flights from Luton airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 29 September 2021.
• easyJet holidays offers 7 nights at the 5* Rimondi Grand Resort & Spa, on an all-inclusive basis for £387 per person, including flights from Luton airport, 23kg of luggage per person and transfers on 6 October 2021.

Paul Bixby, easyJet holidays Commercial Director, said: “We know there is pent up demand for holidays, and we’ve seen that the Prime Minister’s address provided a much-needed boost for holidaymakers. 

 

”We’re really pleased to see that our customers are feeling confident to book for this summer with some of our favourite destinations, Dalaman, Antalya, Majorca, Tenerife and Crete, proving so popular.

 

“Our Protection Promise means that our customers can book with the confidence of knowing that if they’re unable to travel, or if plans change, so can their holidays. We can’t wait to start taking people away on their well-earned breaks once again.”

 

easyJet holidays can be booked at easyjet.com/en/holidays

 

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easyJet holidays offers great-value beach and city holidays to more than 100 destinations across Europe. The ATOL-protected holidays company, combines easyJet’s flexible flight programme, handpicked hotels and best-in-class technology to provide hassle-free personalised holiday experiences. The holidays operator is an ABTA member too providing additional reassurance to customers under the UK’s most trusted travel scheme.

With transfers included on beach holidays, 23kg hold luggage included as standard on all bookings, and over 5,000 hotels, across over 500 resorts, easyJet holidays allows customers to holiday the way they want.

All easyJet holidays are covered by its Protection Promise, an industry leading policy giving customers ultimate flexibility, protection and reassurance. The Promise offers a refund guarantee, freedom to change a booking, a reduced balance due date, a Best Price Guarantee and deposit refunds, should plans change, letting customers book with confidence.