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Ikos Luxury All Inclusive Resorts now on sale for 2023! Yes, the early bird is definitely going to prosper next year. 15%, 10% & 5% off selected dates at all Ikos Resorts.

PLUS… 1st Child (under 12) free in every room type in all IKOS resorts. 2nd Child varies from 50% to 25% to 15% depending on the room configuration. Ask us for more information. 15% off ONLY applies to periods 31st March – 18th May & 28th Sept – 28th Oct, 10% off from 19th May – 23rd June & 5th…

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**SALE TIME – Ikos Luxury All Inclusive Resorts are now on sale for 2023** 15% & 10% off on selected dates, 5% off end June, July & Aug 2023

  *** YOU NEED TO BE AN EARLY BIRD TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THE 2023 IKOS LUXURY ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS SALE*** WE ARE OFFERING THE FOLLOWING AT ALL IKOS RESORTS: 15% OFF FOR STAY DATES BETWEEN 31ST MARCH – 18TH MAY & 28TH SEPTEMBER – 28TH OCTOBER 2023. 10% OFF FOR STAY DATES BETWEEN 19TH MAY – 23RD JUNE…

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***Last Day to secure 15% off + Free child places at the Stunning 5* Forte Village Resort, Sardinia***

This amazing offer at the stunning 5* Forte Village Resort in Sardinia has been extended a few times now due to popular demand but this is the LAST DAY! No more extensions, if you wish to secure the greatest offer of the Summer then you only have today left, 15% off + children under the age of 13yrs go free…

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Are all of the UK airports horrendous at the moment? Or are the media looking for news?

Do you believe everything you read in the media? Travel has had such bad press for so long now that it’s enough to put anyone off taking a trip, but let’s get ‘real’ for a moment. Yes, some airports and airlines are struggling at the moment with staffing levels, yes there have been a few cancellations at the last minute…

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Spanish covid entry requirements have been relaxed, just in time for Summer Holidays…

It is so hard to keep up to date with different entry requirements that are needed nowadays for European Countries, they can change all of the time but we have noticed that recently they are definitely changing for the better.  If you have held off booking due to concerns then now is the time to review on the Government website…

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What do you know about La Manga Club, Spain? It’s a great option for sports mad families

La Manga Club is a stunning resort situated in Cartagena, Murcia Spain, spread over 1,500 acres of land. Along with the 5* Principe Filipe Hotel you have a choice of private villas with pools, apartments and townhouses all within reach of the amazing sports facilities, which include 3 world-renowned golf courses, a 28 court tennis centre, 8 football pitches and…

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Sani Resort, Greece is now open for the 2022 season – check this place out – it is beautiful…

Sometimes we just can’t do justice to our Resorts in our descriptions, what better way to get a feel for a place than with a video… have a look for yourself, Sani Resorts is well worth a visit, we paid a ‘flying’ visit two weeks ago just to make sure it really is as good as we remembered and we…

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Having had a taste of ‘Summer’ are you now desperate for a last minute May/June holiday… we can help!

Those couple of days in the UK over Easter really gave us all a small taste of Summer, that heat, the sunshine and just the general feel good factor that comes with decent weather… Did it leave you wanting more? Travel is now virtually back to normal (depending on location) so what is stopping you from seeking out the early…

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***What do our clients say about us and their holidays? Read below the latest feedback, well done Niky, a glowing report***

We always welcome feedback, good or bad, how can we improve our client services if we don’t know how you feel or what you have experienced when on one of our holidays? What do you do if you get to one of our Resorts and something is not quite right (rare that this happens) the very first thing we would…

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***Launching on the 1st September, W Costa Navarino, a Luxury Collection Greece***

If you want a mix of complete luxury and classic chill with the vibe of a cool exclusive Summer club then the brand new W Costa Navarino is definitely for you…. Just a stones’s throw from the beach W Costa Navarino offers 246 luxurious hotel rooms, 2 bedroom suites and 3 bedroom villas with infinity private pools, all situated in…

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Did you know that the amazing Sani Resort in Halkidiki Greece is owned by the same company that own the Ikos Luxury All Inclusive Resorts?

Did you know that interesting fact? Nestled in a peaceful 1,000 acre reserve in Halkidiki, Greece, Sani Resort is a world-class luxury holiday destination, featuring five multiple award-winning hotels – Sani Beach, Sani Club, Porto Sani, Sani Asterias and Sani Dunes. Providing luxury hospitality, huge choice of restaurants, private beaches, private marina, the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre and the Chelsea…

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***24 HOURS LEFT TO BOOK 15% OFF & FREE CHILD PLACES AT FORTE VILLAGE, SARDINIA***

Only 24 hours left to secure our amazing offer at Forte Village, Sardinia: 15% off & free child places from the 9th April – 22nd July and then again from the 20th August – 4th November, PLUS all children under the age of 13yrs go free (as long as they are accompanied by 2 full fare paying adults). This offer…

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Only 4 days left to book these amazing Tenerife Offers, all offers expire on the 31st March

***BAHIA DEL DUQUE, TENERIFE – 20% off stays on all accommodation from the 1st May – 31st October *** Must be booked by the 31st March. ***BAOBAB HOTEL SUITES, TENERIFE – 20% off stays from the 1st May – 31st October*** Must be booked by the 31st March. ***ABAMA TERRACES, TENERIFE – 20% off stays from the 1st May –…

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**20% off at The Westin Resort & The Romanos, Costa Navarino between 25th August – 25th November – offer ends soon**

Set by the Ionian Sea in Costa Navarino, The Romanos has been voted the best resort in Greece with Conde Nast Traveller’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Award in “10 Top Resorts in Greece”. Another amazing saving from Design Holidays – for a very limited time only we are offering 20% off at The Westin Resort Costa Navarino and its luxurious Romanos,…

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Covid Paperwork for Travel to Europe is changing all of the time – keep informed.

Thankfully travel is now almost back to the old ‘normal’ especially for travel to Europe but you do need to be aware that entry requirements are different for each individual Country, it would be pointless for us to list them all here because they can almost change on a daily basis which is why we always recommend you check at…

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Limited time only – 10% off at Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve for 2022…

For a very limited time only we can offer you 10% off any accommodation (excluding villas) at Pine Cliffs Resort, Algarve for the rest of the year, that includes peak season, school holidays, bank holidays etc, the only catch is, you have to be quick availability is now filling up especially in peak season.  Contact us today for your Pine…

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***LAST DAY TO BOOK OUR SPECIAL OFFERS, OUR 2022 SALE WILL END TONIGHT***

ALL OFFERS BELOW WILL EXPIRE TONIGHT – PLEASE CONTACT US TODAY TO SAVE ON YOUR 2022 HOLIDAY.   IKOS LUXURY ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS, GREECE & SPAIN 20% off selected dates in April & October 2022, 15% off selected dates in April, May, September & October, 10% off selected dates in May & June at all of their All-Inclusive Resorts, including Ikos…

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Only 5 days left to take advantage of our 2022 sale – offers need to be booked by 28th February.

***ALL OFFERS NEED TO BE BOOKED BY THE 28TH FEBRUARY, TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SECURE A BARGAIN***  IKOS LUXURY ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS, GREECE & SPAIN 20% off selected dates in April & October 2022, 15% off selected dates in April, May, September & October, 10% off selected dates in May & June at all of their All-Inclusive Resorts, including Ikos…

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Only 7 days left to book 15% and free child places at Forte Village, Sardinia for 2022 – offer expires on the 28th February.

There is only 7 days left to take advantage of the huge savings at Forte Village Resort Sardinia for 2022! 15% off and free child places from: 9th April until the 22nd July & 20th August until the 4th November…. such a great offer and includes peak Summer Holiday. This offer does have to be booked and deposit paid by…

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***Last minute offer at Ikos Luxury All Inclusive Olivia for Easter Holiday***

We have an amazing last minute offer for a family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children under 12) at the exclusive Ikos Olivia in the Easter Holidays: 7th April for 10 nights, All Inclusive Ikos Olivia only One Bedroom Suite, Private Garden, Garden Views Total cost including airport transfers £3,700 Contact us ASAP to snap us this limited time…

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