Package holidays

Yes, all package holidays are protected by the Package Holiday Regulations, and we take our responsibilities super seriously at Thomas Cook. We hold an ATOL for packages including flights (find out what ATOL protection means), and are an ABTA member, as we want you to be as covered as you can be if anything unexpected happens.

Top tips:
1. Book with us for ABTA and ATOL-protected package holidays.
2. Remember to take out travel insurance, too, for extra peace of mind.

Did you know, a ‘package holiday’ is an actual thing, not just a general term for a fly-and-flop tour operator beach break!

• If you book two key elements of your holiday together, such as your hotel and your flight, that’s defined as a package holiday.

• Example of a package holiday: you find a great deal on the Thomas Cook website for a holiday to Sicily. The price includes 7 nights at Hotel Baia Azzurra and you select easyJet flights from Leeds Bradford. You’re given a single price that includes both your accommodation and your flights. That’s a package holiday!

Find out more in ABTA’s excellent guide to what makes a holiday a package.

Some package holidays are All Inclusive, and some aren’t - it depends what you prefer.

• With Thomas Cook, you’ll have a full range of options to choose from: whether you want to have three meals, snacks and drinks bundled together in one package on All Inclusive; prefer the idea of a Half Board or Full Board holiday; or love the freedom to try out all the local menus on Room Only or Bed & Breakfast.

• Some hotels are only available on an All Inclusive basis, some have a mix of different meal options, and others have no All Inclusive package at all.

• You’ll see what’s available at each hotel when you look at the different room options we offer.

Just remember:
• The board basis only applies to your hotel, not the flight, airport or local area.
• Every hotel has its own definition of exactly what’s included - no two All Inclusive package deals will be completely the same.
• Some holiday destinations have put restrictions on All Inclusive drinks.

• Airport transfers are not a standard part of a holiday package, though you can book them through us - we’ll give you the option to add them when you’ve picked your hotel and flights.

• We give you the flexibility of flying with a fantastic choice of airlines - scheduled, low-cost and chartered. You can even fly out with one and back with another! So, we prefer to let you choose how to get between the airport and your hotel, too.

• You can book airport transfers or car hire with our partners when you book your package. Or, use local transport - it’s totally up to you! Just make sure you check what’s available in your destination before deciding to go it alone.

Your package holiday can be however long you want it to be!

• You can tailor your holiday package to match the amount of time you’ve got - whether you’re looking for a short break to hit ‘refresh’ or a longer getaway for the ultimate in relaxation.

• With the incredible range of flights available across our site, so we don’t have to fit our packages around the flight slots of a single charter airline (though we do have some of those available too!).

• The main restrictions to the length of your Thomas Cook holiday package will be if there are limited flights to your destination or if the hotel doesn’t have much availability during your preferred dates.

• So, when you book with Thomas Cook, there’s no frustration at having to stick to the old ‘standard’ 7, 10 or 14 nights!

You’ll have our fab On Holiday Support team at your beck and call throughout your holiday.

• Available 24/7, there will always be someone a phone call or WhatsApp message away. They may not be with you in person, but they’re there to help, whatever the issue - it’s all part of the service.

• If you’ve booked transfers through us, there won’t be a Thomas Cook rep with a clipboard at the airport, but we will send you details of how to find your transport.

• Used to booking excursions with a holiday rep at the hotel? You can sort them before you go! Check out what trips are available from your resort so you can start planning your adventures.

No more feeling obliged to join the welcome meeting when you’d rather be out enjoying your holiday! And you’ll still have all the support of a trusted travel company should you need us. Win-win!

Yes, it’s always best to take out travel insurance for any holiday.

Insurance is not included as part of your package but you can arrange it through our trusted travel insurance provider - just check what’s covered to make sure it meets your needs.

Wondering how to get the cheapest package holidays? There are some cracking deals available to book straight after Christmas, all the way through to the end of January. But you might have also noticed the peaks and troughs of package holiday prices don’t follow the same patterns as they used to. So, we’re proud to be able to share awesome offers at any time of year.

Top tips:
1. Sign up to get the best deals straight to your inbox.
2. Take a look at our recommendations for cheap holidays for plenty of inspo, whenever you’re ready to book.

Yes we can! Our site pulls a huge range of hotels and flights together into one place, making it so much easier to narrow down your options and create your perfect holiday. You’re still in control - we just take away the stress, save you lots of time and give you the added security of booking with a trusted online travel agent.

We offer package holidays to every destination you can book with us.
That includes:
• City breaks for special events like Christmas markets in Vienna, Oktoberfest in Munich, New Year’s Eve in Lisbon and Pride in Amsterdam.
• Tropical retreats, such as Seychelles holidays and Malaysia.
• Destinations you didn’t know even did package holidays, like Iceland and Albania.
• And of course, all the classics, from Alcudia to Zante.

100%! We always have a fantastic choice of holiday packages to book close to departure. Either use our search bar to find all deals that match your dates or take a look at our recommendations for last-minute holidays.