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Your Ideal Holiday is a Hays Travel Franchise. Ian and Ceri, who own Your Ideal Holiday bring a personal touch to every travel experience, ensuring their customers receive expert advice and tailored holiday packages. As part of the UK’s largest independent travel agency, they offer a wide range of holiday options, from relaxing beach getaways to exciting adventure tours, all crafted to match each client’s unique preferences. Whether you’re looking for a family vacation, a romantic escape, or an exotic adventure, Ian and Ceri are dedicated to helping you create unforgettable memories with Your Ideal Holiday.
As a Hays Travel Franchise, we are fully ABTA and ATOL bonded. All prices are correct at the time of posting but subject to availability and change. Terms and conditions apply to all posts. Prices are based on 2 adults unless otherwise stated in the post
Your Ideal Holiday - A Hays Travel Franchise10 hours ago
Your Ideal Holiday….Is Waiting!
Let’s Go Luxury this 2026 ✨ - Family of 4, All-Inclusive from £2,169 Total 🏖️
Secure your getaway now with low £100 deposits for the whole family and pay your balance by monthly direct debit! Book now for lower monthly payments.
👉5* Eftalia Ocean, Turkey
Choose from six bars and five diverse restaurants—offering an extensive range of dining and beverage options. Situated beachfront, the resort provides effortless access from your accommodation to the beach, allowing you to seamlessly transition from relaxation to recreation. With our 24-hour ULTRA All-Inclusive program, guests can indulge around the clock without ever needing to leave the premises. The resort offers entertainment and activities for all ages—don’t miss the exciting waterslides, perfect for family fun.
Conveniently located just across the road from the beach, ensuring easy and quick access to the seaside.
THIS DEAL INCLUDES:
🌙 7 Nights
🍽️🍹 All Inclusive
🏖️ 1 x Standard Large Room Run of House Balcony
✈️Return Flights from the UK
🚌Shuttle Transfers & 4 x Hold Bags
FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT:
Gatwick from £2,789 - 3rd April 2026
Manchester from £2,789 - 3rd April 2026
Stansted from £2,589 - 2nd April 2026
Birmingham from £2,169 - 1st April 2026
Luton from £3,079 - 4th April 2026
Bristol from £2,729 - 3rd April 2026
Bournemouth from £3,169 - 4th April 2026
Newcastle from £2,219 - 2nd April 2026
Glasgow from £2,719 - 3rd April 2026
Edinburgh from £2,479 - 2nd April 2026
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
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Let’s Go Luxury this 2026 ✨ - Family of 4, All-Inclusive from £2,169 Total 🏖️
Secure your getaway now with low £100 deposits for the whole family and pay your balance by monthly direct debit! Book now for lower monthly payments.
👉5* Eftalia Ocean, Turkey
Choose from six bars and five diverse restaurants—offering an extensive range of dining and beverage options. Situated beachfront, the resort provides effortless access from your accommodation to the beach, allowing you to seamlessly transition from relaxation to recreation. With our 24-hour ULTRA All-Inclusive program, guests can indulge around the clock without ever needing to leave the premises. The resort offers entertainment and activities for all ages—don’t miss the exciting waterslides, perfect for family fun.
Conveniently located just across the road from the beach, ensuring easy and quick access to the seaside.
THIS DEAL INCLUDES:
🌙 7 Nights
🍽️🍹 All Inclusive
🏖️ 1 x Standard Large Room Run of House Balcony
✈️Return Flights from the UK
🚌Shuttle Transfers & 4 x Hold Bags
FLY FROM YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT:
Gatwick from £2,789 - 3rd April 2026
Manchester from £2,789 - 3rd April 2026
Stansted from £2,589 - 2nd April 2026
Birmingham from £2,169 - 1st April 2026
Luton from £3,079 - 4th April 2026
Bristol from £2,729 - 3rd April 2026
Bournemouth from £3,169 - 4th April 2026
Newcastle from £2,219 - 2nd April 2026
Glasgow from £2,719 - 3rd April 2026
Edinburgh from £2,479 - 2nd April 2026
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
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Your Ideal Holiday - A Hays Travel Franchise15 hours ago
Your Ideal Holiday….Is Waiting!
✈️ Family Adventures in the Austrian Alps - Kids Fly Free! 🌄
Everyone is different so if your ideal holiday doesn't involve a pristine beach and a sun lounger then this one is for you.
Looking for a summer escape where the whole family can relax, explore, and reconnect with nature? Treat yourselves to a luxury walking holiday in Obergurgl this August
Stay at the 4★ Alpina Deluxe Resort
✔️ Stunning location at 2000m in peaceful Obergurgl
✔️ Huge 1300m² spa with pools, saunas, and sun terrace
✔️ Gourmet dining – buffet breakfasts, 4-course dinners & top wines
✔️ Brilliant kids’ play area, bouldering wall & free supervised kids’ club (ages 3+)
✔️ Free guided walks via the hotel and Ötztal Tourism
✔️ Daily free cake & pastries – yes please!
✔️ Ötztal Inside Summer Card included – 1 free lift ride per day
👣 Over 1,300km of walking trails to explore!
Wander through rare Stone Pine forests, discover hidden waterfalls, and spot marmots, ibex and even golden eagles. Whether it’s riverside strolls or high-alpine hikes, there’s something for every pace and age.
🗓️ 23rd August 2025 | 7 nights | Half Board
👩👩👧👧 2 adults & 2 children (age 5)
📍 Birmingham – £3,148 (save £2,020!)
📍 Manchester – £3,778 (save £1,420!)
📍 Edinburgh – £3,348 (save £2,020!)
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
Your Ideal Holiday is a Hays Travel Franchise - Abta No L3832
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✈️ Family Adventures in the Austrian Alps - Kids Fly Free! 🌄
Everyone is different so if your ideal holiday doesn't involve a pristine beach and a sun lounger then this one is for you.
Looking for a summer escape where the whole family can relax, explore, and reconnect with nature? Treat yourselves to a luxury walking holiday in Obergurgl this August
Stay at the 4★ Alpina Deluxe Resort
✔️ Stunning location at 2000m in peaceful Obergurgl
✔️ Huge 1300m² spa with pools, saunas, and sun terrace
✔️ Gourmet dining – buffet breakfasts, 4-course dinners & top wines
✔️ Brilliant kids’ play area, bouldering wall & free supervised kids’ club (ages 3+)
✔️ Free guided walks via the hotel and Ötztal Tourism
✔️ Daily free cake & pastries – yes please!
✔️ Ötztal Inside Summer Card included – 1 free lift ride per day
👣 Over 1,300km of walking trails to explore!
Wander through rare Stone Pine forests, discover hidden waterfalls, and spot marmots, ibex and even golden eagles. Whether it’s riverside strolls or high-alpine hikes, there’s something for every pace and age.
🗓️ 23rd August 2025 | 7 nights | Half Board
👩👩👧👧 2 adults & 2 children (age 5)
📍 Birmingham – £3,148 (save £2,020!)
📍 Manchester – £3,778 (save £1,420!)
📍 Edinburgh – £3,348 (save £2,020!)
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
Your Ideal Holiday is a Hays Travel Franchise - Abta No L3832
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Your Ideal Holiday - A Hays Travel Franchise20 hours ago
Your Ideal Holiday...Is Waiting!
Take a look at this 4* hotel in the Costa del Sol - Hotel Fenix Torremolinos 🌞
⭐️ Located in the heart of Torremolinos
🏖️ Short stroll away from sandy beaches such as Playa Del Lido and Playa La Caracola with the hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea 🌊
🏊♀️ This hotel has a large outdoor pool with sun loungers plus a rooftop jacuzzi and solarium available for an extra charge ☀️
🍴The main buffet restaurant here serves a mix of international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For light snacks, La Rita offers tapas and the chill out bar offers a selection of refreshing drinks 🍷
💆🏻♀️ The on site luxurious spa features a sauna, indoor pool with water jets plus a Turkish bath. Or how about choose from a range of treatments including a massage or chocolate wrap? 🫧
💰 Prices are based on 7 nights, room only with shared transfer and luggage included 🧳
✈️ 19th June 2025
Standard Double Room
📆 Southend - from £560 per person
📆 Newcastle - from £560 per person
✈️ 30th June 2025
Double Room
📆 Luton - from £510 per person
📆 Liverpool - from £505 per person
✈️ 3rd July 2025
Double Room
📆 Bristol - from £560 per person
📆 Manchester - from £565 per person
✈️ 13th July 2025
Double Room
📆 Leeds Bradford - from £620 per person
📆 Gatwick - from £645 per person
✈️ 31st July 2025
Double Room
📆 Birmingham - from £685 per person
📆 Glasgow - from £715 per person
✈️ 28th August 2025
Double Room
📆 Belfast - from £745 per person
📆 Newcastle - from £745 per person
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
Your Ideal Holiday is a Hays Travel Franchise - Abta No L3832
www.youridealholiday.co.uk
Take a look at this 4* hotel in the Costa del Sol - Hotel Fenix Torremolinos 🌞
⭐️ Located in the heart of Torremolinos
🏖️ Short stroll away from sandy beaches such as Playa Del Lido and Playa La Caracola with the hotel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea 🌊
🏊♀️ This hotel has a large outdoor pool with sun loungers plus a rooftop jacuzzi and solarium available for an extra charge ☀️
🍴The main buffet restaurant here serves a mix of international dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For light snacks, La Rita offers tapas and the chill out bar offers a selection of refreshing drinks 🍷
💆🏻♀️ The on site luxurious spa features a sauna, indoor pool with water jets plus a Turkish bath. Or how about choose from a range of treatments including a massage or chocolate wrap? 🫧
💰 Prices are based on 7 nights, room only with shared transfer and luggage included 🧳
✈️ 19th June 2025
Standard Double Room
📆 Southend - from £560 per person
📆 Newcastle - from £560 per person
✈️ 30th June 2025
Double Room
📆 Luton - from £510 per person
📆 Liverpool - from £505 per person
✈️ 3rd July 2025
Double Room
📆 Bristol - from £560 per person
📆 Manchester - from £565 per person
✈️ 13th July 2025
Double Room
📆 Leeds Bradford - from £620 per person
📆 Gatwick - from £645 per person
✈️ 31st July 2025
Double Room
📆 Birmingham - from £685 per person
📆 Glasgow - from £715 per person
✈️ 28th August 2025
Double Room
📆 Belfast - from £745 per person
📆 Newcastle - from £745 per person
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
Your Ideal Holiday is a Hays Travel Franchise - Abta No L3832
www.youridealholiday.co.uk
Your Ideal Holiday - A Hays Travel Franchise1 Day ago
Your Ideal Holiday....Is Waiting!
5* MALDIVES WITH PRIVATE POOL AND FREE ALL INCLUSIVE UPGRADE FROM £2,625
Fancy swapping your daily grind for turquoise waters and powder-soft sand? Coco Bodu Hithi in the Maldives is calling your name. This island escape has everything you need for maximum relaxation: spacious villas (yes, with private pools), endless ocean views, and a whole underwater world ready to wave a fin at you.
Feel like exploring? Wander along sandy trails, sip something cold by the infinity pool, or float away in total bliss at the overwater spa. Come evening, you’ll be torn between freshly grilled seafood or a feast at the Japanese restaurant. Decisions, decisions.
And here’s the kicker: you’ll get 35% off your stay and a free upgrade from Bed & Breakfast to All Inclusive on stays between now and the end of September.. That means drinks flowing from 10 AM to midnight, dinner across multiple restaurants, snorkelling gear, watersports galore, and a daily-restocked minibar to keep you happily hydrated.
So, how about trading real life for a slice of paradise?
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• 7nts in an Island Villa with Pool
• All Inclusive (Free upgrade from Bed & Breakfast)
• Speedboat Transfers
• Flights as detailed below
FROM £2,625 PER PERSON
Based on selected stays in September 2025
Fly from Heathrow with Qatar Airways from £2,625pp
Fly from Stansted with Emirates from £2,949pp
Fly from Birmingham with Emirates from £3,115pp
Fly from Manchester with Qatar Airways from £2,815pp
Fly from Newcastle with Emirates from £3,115pp
Fly from Edinburgh with Emirates from £3,239pp
Fly from Glasgow with Emirates rom £3,279pp
Fly from Dublin with Etihad from £2,999pp
Upgrade to a Beach Villa with Pool from £417pp
Upgrade to an Escape Water Villa with Pool from £933pp
STAY LONGER - 10nts from £3,385pp - 14nts from £4,399pp
Call 0191 6941436 0r e-mail ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
5* MALDIVES WITH PRIVATE POOL AND FREE ALL INCLUSIVE UPGRADE FROM £2,625
Fancy swapping your daily grind for turquoise waters and powder-soft sand? Coco Bodu Hithi in the Maldives is calling your name. This island escape has everything you need for maximum relaxation: spacious villas (yes, with private pools), endless ocean views, and a whole underwater world ready to wave a fin at you.
Feel like exploring? Wander along sandy trails, sip something cold by the infinity pool, or float away in total bliss at the overwater spa. Come evening, you’ll be torn between freshly grilled seafood or a feast at the Japanese restaurant. Decisions, decisions.
And here’s the kicker: you’ll get 35% off your stay and a free upgrade from Bed & Breakfast to All Inclusive on stays between now and the end of September.. That means drinks flowing from 10 AM to midnight, dinner across multiple restaurants, snorkelling gear, watersports galore, and a daily-restocked minibar to keep you happily hydrated.
So, how about trading real life for a slice of paradise?
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
• 7nts in an Island Villa with Pool
• All Inclusive (Free upgrade from Bed & Breakfast)
• Speedboat Transfers
• Flights as detailed below
FROM £2,625 PER PERSON
Based on selected stays in September 2025
Fly from Heathrow with Qatar Airways from £2,625pp
Fly from Stansted with Emirates from £2,949pp
Fly from Birmingham with Emirates from £3,115pp
Fly from Manchester with Qatar Airways from £2,815pp
Fly from Newcastle with Emirates from £3,115pp
Fly from Edinburgh with Emirates from £3,239pp
Fly from Glasgow with Emirates rom £3,279pp
Fly from Dublin with Etihad from £2,999pp
Upgrade to a Beach Villa with Pool from £417pp
Upgrade to an Escape Water Villa with Pool from £933pp
STAY LONGER - 10nts from £3,385pp - 14nts from £4,399pp
Call 0191 6941436 0r e-mail ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book.
Your Ideal Holiday - A Hays Travel Franchise1 Day ago
Your Ideal Holiday...Is Waiting!
Having just returned from an Ambassador Cruise myself I have no hesitation in recommending this cruise to anyone in the North East seeking a fantastic cruise experience without the long drive South.
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk
Having just returned from an Ambassador Cruise myself I have no hesitation in recommending this cruise to anyone in the North East seeking a fantastic cruise experience without the long drive South.
Call 0191 6941436 or email ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk
Your Ideal Holiday - A Hays Travel Franchise2 days ago
Your Ideal Holiday....Is Waiting!
Pride in Amsterdam 2025
3 Nights with Tours from £746pp
Travel Date: 27 July 2025
Amsterdam Pride 2025 is coming!
From July 26 to August 3, the city will be alive with celebration, visibility, and love.
Between July 27–30, dive into powerful arts & culture events from film and theatre to exhibitions showcasing LGBTQIA+ voices across the city. By night, join the legendary street parties lighting up Reguliersdwarsstraat, Rembrandtplein, Zeedijk & more.
It’s more than a PARTY.....it’s Pride!
STAY: 3 Nights at 4* The Albus in a Standard Room with Breakfast
Located in the heart of the city, just steps from the Flower Market, Rembrandtplein, and most importantly for Pride - Reguliersdwarsstraat, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife streets! No Taxi needed!
INCLUDED: Private Amsterdam Gay Pride Tour Celebrating Love and History
Celebrate Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ history and Pride spirit on a 2.5 hour private tour led by a local guide. Explore key sites like the Homomonument, Reguliersdwarsstraat, and the Canal Parade route, while uncovering powerful stories from the transformation of the pink triangle to LGBTQ+ activism at Westerkerk.
ALSO INCLUDED: 4 Day Nightclub & Best Nightlife Pass!
Dance till you drop and make the most of Amsterdam’s electric nightlife with an all-access nightlife pass to many of the city’s top clubs. Choose your favourite club, including exotic Club Prime, techno Club Panama, Club John Doe, Waterhole and many many more!
Based on 2 Adults
a23270/23322 Gatwick or Manchester from £746pp
a23338 Birmingham from £746pp
a23325 Edinburgh from £752pp
a23333 Bristol from £767pp
a23347 Dublin from £772pp
a23341 Liverpool from £781pp
a23340/4 Newcastle or Belfast from £784pp
a23330 Glasgow from £792pp
a23318 Single Supplement from £332pp
Package Includes:
International Flights with 15kgs Baggage
3 Nights at 4* The Albus in a Standard Room with Breakfast
Private Amsterdam Gay Pride Tour Celebrating Love and History
3 Day Nightclub & Best Nightlife Pass!
Call 0191 6941436 or e-mail ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book
Pride in Amsterdam 2025
3 Nights with Tours from £746pp
Travel Date: 27 July 2025
Amsterdam Pride 2025 is coming!
From July 26 to August 3, the city will be alive with celebration, visibility, and love.
Between July 27–30, dive into powerful arts & culture events from film and theatre to exhibitions showcasing LGBTQIA+ voices across the city. By night, join the legendary street parties lighting up Reguliersdwarsstraat, Rembrandtplein, Zeedijk & more.
It’s more than a PARTY.....it’s Pride!
STAY: 3 Nights at 4* The Albus in a Standard Room with Breakfast
Located in the heart of the city, just steps from the Flower Market, Rembrandtplein, and most importantly for Pride - Reguliersdwarsstraat, one of Amsterdam’s most iconic LGBTQ+ nightlife streets! No Taxi needed!
INCLUDED: Private Amsterdam Gay Pride Tour Celebrating Love and History
Celebrate Amsterdam’s LGBTQ+ history and Pride spirit on a 2.5 hour private tour led by a local guide. Explore key sites like the Homomonument, Reguliersdwarsstraat, and the Canal Parade route, while uncovering powerful stories from the transformation of the pink triangle to LGBTQ+ activism at Westerkerk.
ALSO INCLUDED: 4 Day Nightclub & Best Nightlife Pass!
Dance till you drop and make the most of Amsterdam’s electric nightlife with an all-access nightlife pass to many of the city’s top clubs. Choose your favourite club, including exotic Club Prime, techno Club Panama, Club John Doe, Waterhole and many many more!
Based on 2 Adults
a23270/23322 Gatwick or Manchester from £746pp
a23338 Birmingham from £746pp
a23325 Edinburgh from £752pp
a23333 Bristol from £767pp
a23347 Dublin from £772pp
a23341 Liverpool from £781pp
a23340/4 Newcastle or Belfast from £784pp
a23330 Glasgow from £792pp
a23318 Single Supplement from £332pp
Package Includes:
International Flights with 15kgs Baggage
3 Nights at 4* The Albus in a Standard Room with Breakfast
Private Amsterdam Gay Pride Tour Celebrating Love and History
3 Day Nightclub & Best Nightlife Pass!
Call 0191 6941436 or e-mail ianandceri@youridealholiday.co.uk to book