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All Inclusive covers meals, drinks and often some activities within your stay; half-board includes breakfast and dinner; and self-catering gives you a kitchen or kitchenette to prepare your own food, generally at a lower price.

Star ratings reflect a hotel's facilities and services – more stars generally mean more amenities like spas, multiple restaurants or bigger pools – but they don't always capture atmosphere or location, so it's worth reading guest reviews alongside the rating.

Yes, you can book hotel-only stays as well as full packages that combine flights, transfers and accommodation, so you can put together the exact you're after.

It's worth checking the board basis, distance to the beach or town centre, recent guest reviews, and any resort fees or extras that aren't included in the headline price before you book.

Thomas Cook displays optional extras and mandatory package costs upfront on each hotel, so you can see exactly what's included before you commit.