Sunshine Holidays

Q: What counts as a sunshine holiday?

Its a package holiday built around sunny getaways, usually somewhere short-to-medium haul. Thomas Cooks sunshine holidays include destinations from the Canary Islands to Turkey, with mostly All Inclusive hotels, though Bed & Breakfast and Half Board are also available if youd rather eat out.

Q: Can I find a cheap or last-minute sunshine holiday?

Yes, especially if your dates and destination arent fixed. Outside school holidays youll usually find more choice at a better price, though the most popular hotels tend to book up first. Travelling in spring or autumn can also help your budget stretch further.

Deals from £129 per person

Thomas Cook sunshine holidays bundle flights and hotels together in one package, with destinations from the Canary Islands and Turkey to Europe, North Africa and further afield. Not fixed on where yet? You’re in the right place. You’ll find a wide choice of All Inclusive hotels, with flights from airports across the UK if you’re planning a holiday to the sun.

Every package is ATOL protected and booked through us as an ABTA member. Compare destinations, hotels and travel dates, with holidays for 2026 and 2027 all available to book.

What is a sunshine holiday with Thomas Cook?

A sunshine holiday is a package built around warmer weather, usually just a short-to-medium flight from the UK and often All Inclusive.

A sunshine holiday is a package built around warmer weather, usually just a short-to-medium flight from the UK and often All Inclusive. Canary Islands holidays work year-round, while Turkey, Cyprus and mainland Spain come into their own from spring through to autumn, giving you everything from lazy beach days to longer evenings by the sea.

If you're planning around a specific month, our guide to where to go in August covers the best seasonal picks. Where you go depends on what you want from the trip. Families tend to go for resorts with kids’ clubs and pools, couples lean towards quieter spa hotels, and groups often pick somewhere with a livelier evening scene. Every Thomas Cook package includes flights and hotels in one booking, with ATOL protection as standard.

Best types of sunshine holiday

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, local drinks, snacks and entertainment are all taken care of, so there’s less to think about once you arrive. Compare our All Inclusive sunshine holidays to find the right hotel for your trip.

Family

Kids’ clubs, pools and shallow beaches take a lot of the pressure off travelling with younger children. Our family sunshine holidays focus on hotels with the facilities families look for.

Last-minute

Flexible on dates? Waiting can still pay off. The most popular hotels and flights go quickly once you get close to peak season, so it’s worth checking our last-minute sunshine holidays regularly.

Beach and summer

From quiet coves to lively promenades, our beach holidays help you compare resorts across some of Europe’s favourite coastal destinations, making it easier to narrow down where to go next.