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The proposed government changes meaning automatic fines for holidays taken in term time will be leaving many parents wondering how they will afford their family holidays in future. An out of season holiday has long been a way of getting a budget break, but should the changes come in as planned, these will be no longer be a possibility from September.
However, it pays to think positive. The good news is that there are benefits to taking your holidays when the children have their long school summer break, including:
The Weather
While glorious sunshine can’t be guaranteed in the UK, even during the height of summer, you do have a much better chance of good weather when you book your summer holiday during July or August.
The Activities
Out of season breaks will often have less in the way of facilities and entertainment. Look at Butlins breaks for example. While there is still a full program for all ages to enjoy, term time breaks focus more on pre-school children and their families, whereas school holiday breaks have lots more for under 16’s, including the fantastic teen and tween kids’ clubs.
The Company
Similarly, your school age children are more likely to make friends of the same age when you book a school holidays break. Families with younger children often want to take advantage of the lower prices and quieter resorts during term time, so you may find that your older child is better suited to a school holidays break to make like-minded mates.
The Convenience
Six weeks is a long time for children to be off school – and can feel even longer for the parents who have to find ways to keep them entertained. Keep boredom at bay with a school holiday seaside stay to break up the seemingly endless summer.
While all these benefits are valid, it’s clear that cost is still a prohibitive factor for many families. In order to make a summer holiday affordable for you and your family, look at UK breaks instead of jetting off abroad, and keep your eyes peeled for special offers and deals.
Butlins resorts offer fantastic value affordable family holidays, with lots to do for children of all ages. Cushelle are currently running a UK break competition for three lucky families to win a Butlins stay, so why not try your luck?
Otherwise, you can pick up a £20 discount voucher from Cushelle, simply by filling in a simple form online. Every little helps when it comes to booking a school holiday break, and anything that you can do to bring the cost down will help you to make that sunny summer seaside break a reality.
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