10 Best-Value Family Holiday Destinations for 2027

By Rav · 2026-07-10 · Travel Smarter with Rav

"Somewhere warm, good for the kids, that won't cost a fortune" — the eternal family brief. Here are ten destinations that genuinely deliver in 2027, with a note on when to go for the best value.

Best value in the sun

• Turkey (Turquoise Coast) — arguably the best-value family sun in Europe. All-inclusive resorts are excellent, the sea stays warm into October, and your money goes far. Best: May–June, September–October.
• Costa del Sol, Spain — short flights, familiar, brilliant for families. Best value in late spring and early autumn.
• Algarve, Portugal — reliable sun, gentle beaches, great for younger kids. April–June and September are the sweet spots.
• Greece (the islands) — June and September dodge peak prices while keeping warm seas.
• Cyprus — one of the longest seasons in the Med; warm well into autumn.

Bigger adventures, still sensible

• Florida — go in spring or October to avoid summer storms, crowds and peak prices.
• Tunisia & Morocco — excellent value, short-ish flights, winter-sun options.
• Croatia — stunning, family-friendly, and better value than the classic Med hotspots.

UK & close-to-home

• UK coast (Cornwall, Pembrokeshire) — cheaper than theme parks, and unbeatable in a good summer.
• France (self-drive or ferry) — campsites and gîtes offer huge family value without flying.

The golden rule for value

Wherever you go, the month matters as much as the destination. Peak summer is when everywhere is hottest, busiest and priciest. Travelling in the shoulder months — or picking a destination that's at its best in a cheaper month — is how savvy families travel more for less.

Our free Where to Go When tool shows you exactly which destinations are best (and best value) for any month, with rough family-of-four prices.

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