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Travel News: Where is Europe's best value destination? (Hint – it's not Benidorm)

The harbour in Kaleiçi, the historic old town of Antalya, Turkey 
The harbour in Kaleiçi, the historic old town of Antalya, Turkey  The harbour in Kaleiçi, the historic old town of Antalya, Turkey 

Turkey and Prague offer best value for money

Travel experts alpharooms Ireland have helped those budgeting for a European break by calculating the daily spending money required in the most popular destinations. The Turkish destination of Antalya tops the list for the cheapest destination – where you only need a daily budget of €31.24. It is followed by Prague, where the average cost of a breakfast, dinner, beer, cocktail, two one-way transport tickets and three attractions would cost just €42.16 – three times cheaper than in the most expensive city, London. Surprisingly, spending a day in Benidorm costs €14 more than in Rome. Alpharooms.com/blog/how-far-does-50-euros-get-you-in-europes-best-cities.

P&O Ferries offer a Brexit exit plan

Are you worried about how Brexit is going to affect your travel plans? If so, ferry operator P&O Ferries has extended its Brexit Buffer offer, giving free cancellations for all bookings made up until April 11, to ease any travel uncertainty. The offer, which is valid across all ticket types on any of its routes for travel between now and September 30 2019, allows crossings to be cancelled free of charge when booked directly via P&O Ferries. For details see www.poferries.com

Enjoy an Easter break in Sligo

Nestled in the Sligo countryside close to some of the most beautiful beaches on the Wild Atlantic Way, Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa has plenty to keep the family entertained this Easter, including complimentary access to the 18-metre indoor swimming pool.

Children receive a welcome pack and can enjoy popcorn and movies every evening at 6pm. The Easter Family Fun package includes dinner on one evening in the Classiebawn Restaurant, vouchers for ice cream at the beach and one family activity – the Eagles Flying bird sanctuary or the Five Star Fun children’s indoor play area. The Easter Family Fun package is available from April 14, from €339 for a family of four. Radissonblu.com/en/hotel-sligo

Family Christmas in Orlando, Florida

Whether it's Christmas dinner with Mickey Mouse, New Year's Day at Clearwater Beach or shopping in Florida Mall, American Holidays have announced a special December offer for those considering a winter break to Florida. The Orlando Family Christmas and New Year holiday, for 14 nights in a two bedroom apartment in Orlando, based on two adults and two children sharing, is priced from €1,343per person. This includes return flights from Dublin. Americanholidays.com