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Summer holidays 2027

Six weeks of summer, wherever the kids want to swim

Coves in Majorca, waterslides in Antalya, Greek islands or Florida's parks: our ideas for the summer holidays, with the time differences and papers to check.

England and Scotland · 30 Jun → 2 Sept

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Where to go

Where to go in the summer holidays with kids

Where UK families book for the summer, according to travel agents: Spain and its islands, Turkey, Greece and Portugal for short-haul, and Florida for the big trip.

White houses and palm trees on the seafront in the Canary IslandsMost booked

Spain

30 °C≈ 2 h 30Time difference: +1 h

The Balearics, the Costa Blanca or the Canaries: the UK's favourite summer destination, with family resorts everywhere.

Photo: Eugen Sacalî / Unsplash

Spain: practical info
Entry requirementsSpain is in the Schengen area. Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave the Schengen area. No visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days (all Schengen countries counted together). EES: on your first visit you may have your fingerprints and photo taken at the border, free of charge (children 11 and under: photo only). ETIAS (20 euros) is not in force yet: the EU will announce its start date, expected from autumn 2026. At the border you may be asked for a return ticket, proof of accommodation, travel insurance and enough money for your stay.
Spain: entry requirements (FCDO) · EU Entry/Exit System (GOV.UK) · ETIAS (EU official website)
Emergency numbers112 for ambulance, fire and police, including mountain rescue (source: FCDO).
PlugsEuropean two-pin plugs (types C and F), 230 V: bring a UK-to-Europe adapter.MoneyEuro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted. Change money only at banks or official exchange offices: FCDO warns of counterfeit notes from street changers.Time differenceCanary Islands: same time as the UK all year round. Mainland Spain and the Balearics: 1 hour ahead all year.DrivingDrive on the right. A UK photocard licence is enough (no international driving permit). Children under 1.35 m must use an approved child seat in the back; any handheld phone use is banned, even when parked at the roadside.TippingService is not always added to the bill; rounding up or leaving a few euros is appreciated.
HealthA free UK GHIC (or a valid EHIC) gives access to medically necessary state healthcare, but it does not replace travel insurance (repatriation, private clinics, changes to your trip). In some resorts hotels call private doctors who do not accept the GHIC. Supervise children closely at pools and on beaches, where currents can be strong. Check recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you leave.
Spain: health (FCDO) · Spain (TravelHealthPro) · Apply for a free GHIC (NHS)
Where to stay with childrenTenerife south (Costa Adeje, Los Cristianos), Gran Canaria south (Maspalomas), Lanzarote (Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen), Fuerteventura (Corralejo).

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for Spain

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Minarets and domes of a mosque in Istanbul at dusk

Turkey

34 °C≈ 4 h 15Time difference: +2 h

All-inclusive value around Antalya, Dalaman and Bodrum, the Ölüdeniz lagoon and boat trips along the coast.

Photo: Fatih Yürür / Unsplash

Turkey: practical info

FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 km of the border with Syria; the coastal resorts, Istanbul and Cappadocia are outside this area. The situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable: be ready for flight cancellations or airspace closures at short notice, and sign up to FCDO email alerts. There is a high risk of wildfires from April to October. FCDO also reports sexual assaults in coastal resorts, including on minors visiting toilets alone: make sure children are always with a trusted adult and never left alone with hotel or excursion staff. Turkey: warnings (FCDO) · Turkey: regional risks (FCDO)

Entry requirementsYour passport must have an expiry date at least 150 days after the day you arrive, and at least 1 blank page. No visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days on a full British citizen passport (other types of British passport need a visa). By law you must carry photo ID: keep your passport with you. Some hotels may refuse to check in under-18s who are not with a parent or guardian without written (sometimes notarised) consent. On a day trip to a Greek island you enter the Schengen area and its EES border checks.
Turkey: entry requirements (FCDO) · Turkish Embassy in London
Emergency numbers112 for ambulance, fire and police (source: FCDO).
PlugsEuropean two-pin plugs (types C and F), 230 V: bring a UK-to-Europe adapter.MoneyTurkish lira (TRY). Cards are widely accepted in cities and resorts. FCDO warns that banks and exchange offices may refuse 50 and 100 US dollar notes because of counterfeits, and that you must not take more than 5,000 US dollars' worth of lira out of Turkey.Time differenceTurkey is on UTC+3 all year and does not change its clocks: 2 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time (until 25 October 2026, and again from 28 March 2027), 3 hours ahead in between.DrivingDrive on the right. You need a 1968 international driving permit or a UK licence notarised in Turkish; the 1949 permit is no longer accepted, and you cannot buy one outside the UK, so get it before you go. If you bring your own car, carry a green card for third-party insurance. Helmets are compulsory on motorbikes and mopeds; take care on the roads at night.TippingAround 10% in restaurants if service is not included; small tips for hotel staff and drivers are customary.
HealthNo GHIC or EHIC in Turkey: travel insurance is essential. UK prescriptions are not accepted in Turkish pharmacies and some common medicines are controlled: bring enough for your stay and check the documents you need. People drown every year in the sea and in pools: always supervise children, even if a lifeguard is present. FCDO reports deaths from methanol in illegally produced spirits and counterfeit branded alcohol. If you are considering medical or dental treatment there, speak to your UK doctor first. Check recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you leave.
Turkey: health (FCDO) · Turkey (TravelHealthPro)
Where to stay with childrenAntalya coast (Lara, Belek, Side, Kemer), Fethiye and Ölüdeniz, Dalaman coast (Dalyan, Göcek), Bodrum peninsula, Marmaris, Istanbul (Sultanahmet, Beyoğlu) for a city break.

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for Turkey

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Blue domes and white houses above the sea in Santorini

Greece

31 °C≈ 3 h 45Time difference: +2 h

Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Zakynthos: warm sea, family tavernas and island hopping by ferry.

Photo: Yang Yang / Unsplash

Greece: practical info

FCDO: high risk of wildfires from April to October. Turn on emergency alerts on your phone so you receive Greek government warnings for your area. Never light barbecues, leave glass or litter, or drop cigarettes: causing a fire is a criminal offence, even by accident. Greece can also have extreme heat, flash floods and earthquakes; in an emergency, call 112. Greece: warnings (FCDO) · Greece: safety and security (FCDO)

Entry requirementsGreece is in the Schengen area. Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave the Schengen area. No visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days (all Schengen countries counted together). EES is being rolled out across Schengen, but the Greek authorities have said they will not take fingerprints or photos from UK travellers: follow the instructions at the border. ETIAS (20 euros) is not in force yet: the EU will announce its start date, expected from autumn 2026. Always carry your passport: the police may not accept a copy.
Greece: entry requirements (FCDO) · EU Entry/Exit System (GOV.UK) · ETIAS (EU official website)
Emergency numbers112 for ambulance, fire and police; 166 for an ambulance. Dialling 999 from a UK mobile in Greece connects you to the Greek emergency services (source: FCDO).
PlugsEuropean two-pin plugs (types C and F), 230 V: bring a UK-to-Europe adapter.MoneyEuro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in towns and resorts; keep some cash for small tavernas and kiosks. Declare 10,000 euros or more in cash when you arrive.Time difference2 hours ahead of the UK all year round.DrivingDrive on the right. A UK photocard licence is accepted; with an old paper licence you may also need the 1968 international driving permit, and some hire companies ask for one anyway. To hire a moped you need at least category A1 on your licence (the UK category P is not valid), and helmets are compulsory on mopeds and quad bikes. Quad biking is excluded from many insurance policies. The drink-driving limit is lower than in England.TippingService is usually included; rounding up or leaving around 5 to 10% in tavernas is appreciated.
HealthA free UK GHIC (or a valid EHIC) gives access to medically necessary state healthcare, but it does not replace travel insurance (repatriation, private clinics, changes to your trip). Care can be limited on the islands and ambulances are scarce on some of them; you may be directed to private clinics, which do not accept the GHIC. Bring prescription medicines in their original packaging with a letter from your doctor; the name must match your passport. Always supervise children at pools and beaches. Check recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you leave.
Greece: health (FCDO) · Greece (TravelHealthPro) · Apply for a free GHIC (NHS)
Where to stay with childrenCrete (Chania, Rethymno, Hersonissos), Rhodes (Lindos, Faliraki), Corfu (Kassiopi, Sidari), Kos, Zakynthos, Athens (Plaka, Koukaki) for a city stay.

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for Greece

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Golden cliffs and a sandy beach in the Algarve

Portugal

28 °C≈ 2 h 45Time difference: 0 h

The Algarve's beaches and water parks, on UK time, less than 3 hours away.

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Portugal: practical info

FCDO: high risk of wildfires from April to October, anywhere in Portugal. The authorities may evacuate areas and close roads: follow their advice and call 112 if you see a fire. Starting a fire, even by accident, is illegal. In the Algarve, keep away from cliff edges and bases where signs warn of falling rocks. Portugal: warnings (FCDO) · Portugal: safety and security (FCDO)

Entry requirementsPortugal is in the Schengen area. Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave the Schengen area. No visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days (all Schengen countries counted together). EES: on your first visit you may have your fingerprints and photo taken at the border, free of charge (children 11 and under: photo only). ETIAS (20 euros) is not in force yet: the EU will announce its start date, expected from autumn 2026. Under-18s travelling alone or with an adult who is not their parent or guardian must carry a notarised, legalised letter of authorisation, or entry may be refused.
Portugal: entry requirements (FCDO) · EU Entry/Exit System (GOV.UK) · ETIAS (EU official website)
Emergency numbers112 for ambulance, fire and police. For non-urgent medical advice: mainland 808 24 24 24 (press 9 for English), Madeira and Porto Santo 800 24 24 20, the Azores 808 24 60 24 (source: FCDO).
PlugsEuropean two-pin plugs (types C and F), 230 V: bring a UK-to-Europe adapter.MoneyEuro (EUR). Cards are widely accepted, though some small cafés and shops prefer cash.Time differenceMainland Portugal and Madeira: same time as the UK all year round. The Azores: 1 hour behind.DrivingDrive on the right. A UK photocard licence is enough; with an old paper licence you may also need an international driving permit. Carrying ID is compulsory when driving. Make sure you understand how motorway tolls are paid; if you think you used a toll road without paying, check the official Toll Payment Portal.TippingNot compulsory; rounding up or leaving around 5 to 10% in restaurants is appreciated.
HealthA free UK GHIC (or a valid EHIC) gives access to medically necessary state healthcare, but it does not replace travel insurance (repatriation, private clinics, changes to your trip). UK prescriptions are not recognised: bring enough medicine in its original packaging. People drown every year in the sea and in pools: keep small children within arm's reach, especially at villas with private pools, and follow beach flags (red: no swimming; yellow: paddling only). Check recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you leave.
Portugal: health (FCDO) · Portugal (TravelHealthPro) · Madeira (TravelHealthPro) · Apply for a free GHIC (NHS)
Where to stay with childrenAlgarve (Albufeira, Vilamoura, Lagos, Carvoeiro, Tavira), Lisbon and the Cascais coast, Madeira (Funchal).

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for Portugal

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Central Park lawn and the New York skyline

United States

33 °C≈ 9 h 30Time difference: −5 h

Orlando's theme parks, the Space Coast or a road trip in the national parks. Every traveller, babies included, needs an approved ESTA before boarding the plane to the US: apply only on the official website or app, at least 72 hours before you fly.

Photo: Joydeep Sensarma / Unsplash

United States: practical info

The Atlantic hurricane season normally runs from June to November and can affect Florida and the east coast, with possible flight disruption. If you travel then, follow forecasts from the US National Hurricane Center and obey any evacuation orders from local authorities (source: FCDO). USA: safety and security (FCDO) · US National Hurricane Center

Entry requirementsEvery traveller, including babies and children, needs an approved ESTA (or a visa) before boarding. Apply only on the official ESTA website or the official ESTA Mobile app: the fee is 40.27 US dollars per person, rising to 40.62 US dollars for applications from 16 October 2026. Check your ESTA account before you travel: an ESTA without the selfie photograph now required may need a new application. You cannot normally use an ESTA if you have been arrested, have a criminal record, or have been to Cuba since 12 January 2021 or to certain countries (such as Iran or Iraq) since March 2011. Your passport must be valid for the whole stay. A child travelling with only one parent, or with another adult, should carry a consent letter (preferably notarised and in English). Officers may inspect phones and social media.
USA: entry requirements (FCDO) · Official ESTA application website (CBP) · ESTA fee from 16 October 2026 (Federal Register) · US Embassy in London
Emergency numbers911 for ambulance, fire and police (source: FCDO).
PlugsFlat two-pin plugs (types A and B), 120 V: bring a UK-to-US adapter. Most phone and laptop chargers work on 100 to 240 V; check hair dryers and straighteners before you plug them in.MoneyUS dollar (USD). Cards, including contactless, are accepted almost everywhere. Prices displayed in shops and restaurants usually exclude sales tax, which is added at the till.Time differenceFlorida, New York and Washington DC (Eastern time): 5 hours behind the UK. The clocks change on different dates, so the gap is 4 hours from 25 October to 1 November 2026 and from 14 to 28 March 2027. California (Pacific time): 8 hours behind (7 hours during those same two periods).DrivingDrive on the right. A UK photocard licence is accepted; depending on the state you may also need the 1949 international driving permit, which you cannot buy outside the UK. With an old paper licence, also carry your passport. Car hire companies may set a higher minimum age, ask for a year's driving experience or require a permit.TippingTipping is expected: around 15 to 20% in restaurants (check whether a service charge has already been added), plus a few dollars for hotel porters, housekeeping and taxi drivers.
HealthNo GHIC in the US and medical treatment is very expensive: take travel insurance with high medical cover. Some hospitals ask for a deposit on admission; contact your insurer before you pay. UK prescriptions are not valid in US pharmacies and some prescription drugs cannot be brought into the country: check before you pack. Check recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you leave.
USA: health (FCDO) · USA (TravelHealthPro)
Where to stay with childrenOrlando (Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, International Drive), Florida Gulf coast (Clearwater, St Pete Beach), Miami Beach, New York (Midtown Manhattan).

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for United States

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Aerial view of a resort on the Red Sea

Egypt

35 °C≈ 5 hTime difference: +2 h

The Red Sea at 28 °C; very hot, so beach and pool rather than sightseeing.

Photo: Bahaa Mourad / Unsplash

Egypt: practical info

FCDO advises against all or all but essential travel to some areas (North Sinai, the Libyan border, parts of the Western Desert); the Red Sea resorts are not among them. Regional tensions may disrupt flights. In Red Sea resorts, FCDO reports assaults including on minors: do not leave children unaccompanied. Egypt: warnings (FCDO)

Entry requirementsPassport valid for at least 6 months on arrival, with one blank page. A visa is normally needed: e-visa in advance (valid up to 3 months) or visa on arrival at airport kiosks for 30 US dollars, cash only (valid 30 days). At Cairo airport, a digital visa on arrival by card costs 36 US dollars. No visa for stays under 15 days in the Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts if you fly into Sharm el-Sheikh.
Egypt: entry requirements (FCDO) · Official Egypt e-visa portal · Egyptian Consulate General in London
Emergency numbersAmbulance 123 · Police 122 · Tourist police 126 · Fire 180 (source: FCDO).
PlugsEuropean two-pin plugs (types C and F), 220 V: bring a UK-to-Europe adapter.MoneyEgyptian pound (EGP). You can bring in or take out up to 5,000 EGP; declare foreign currency over 10,000 US dollars on arrival. Keep US dollars in cash for the visa on arrival.Time differenceUsually 2 hours ahead of the UK. Exceptions, because Egypt changes its clocks on other dates: 3 hours ahead from 25 to 29 October 2026; 1 hour ahead from 28 March to 29 April 2027 and from 29 to 31 October 2027.DrivingDrive on the right. You need both your UK licence and the 1949 international driving permit, which you cannot buy outside the UK: get it before you go.TippingTipping (baksheesh) is expected for most small services; around 10 to 15% in restaurants.
HealthNo GHIC here: take travel insurance. Check recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you go (dengue is a risk). Some medicines are controlled: carry a letter from your GP. Hotel doctors have been known to overcharge.
Egypt: health (FCDO) · Egypt (TravelHealthPro)
Where to stay with childrenHurghada and El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh (Naama Bay), Giza for a view of the pyramids.

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for Egypt

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The Koutoubia minaret in Marrakech with the snowy Atlas behind

Morocco

27 °C≈ 4 hTime difference: 0 h

Agadir and Essaouira stay pleasant on the Atlantic while Marrakech is very hot.

Photo: Paul Macallan / Unsplash

Morocco: practical info

FCDO does not advise against travel to any part of Morocco. It warns that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks, including in tourist areas, so stay alert. Do not try to cross the closed border with Algeria; Western Sahara has separate advice. Many beaches have little or no lifeguard cover, and quad-bike accidents are frequent: always wear a helmet. Ask before photographing people, especially children. Morocco: travel advice (FCDO) · Morocco: safety and security (FCDO) · Morocco: regional risks (FCDO)

Entry requirementsEvery traveller, including children, needs their own passport with an expiry date at least 3 months after the day you arrive. It must not be damaged: Morocco has refused entry over damaged passports. No visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Make sure border staff stamp your passport on arrival, as travellers without an entry stamp have had trouble leaving.
Morocco: entry requirements (FCDO) · Moroccan consulates (official site)
Emergency numbersAmbulance and fire 150 · Police 190 · Gendarmerie 177 (source: FCDO). From the UK, FCDO can be reached 24 hours on 020 7008 5000.
Morocco: getting help (FCDO)
PlugsEuropean two-pin plugs (types C and E), 220 V: bring a UK-to-Europe adapter.MoneyMoroccan dirham (MAD). It is a closed currency, so you can only get it in Morocco: keep your exchange receipts to change leftover dirhams back before you leave. Declare foreign currency worth 100,000 dirhams or more when you arrive or leave. Carry some cash for the souks; defacing banknotes is illegal.Time differenceSame time as the UK from late March to late October. In UK winter, Morocco is 1 hour ahead, except during Ramadan (expected around February to early March 2027), when Morocco puts its clocks back an hour and is on the same time as the UK. Morocco announces the exact dates each year.DrivingDrive on the right. You need your UK licence plus the 1968 international driving permit (Morocco no longer accepts the 1949 one), which you can only buy in the UK. Zero alcohol: any trace means a fine and possibly prison. Driving your own car: get a green card from your insurer. Hire firms often set a higher minimum age.TippingTipping is customary: around 10% in restaurants, and a few dirhams for porters, guides and hotel staff.
HealthThe UK GHIC does not cover Morocco: take travel insurance that covers medical treatment and repatriation. Public hospitals are limited; private clinics are better but must be paid. Check vaccines at least 8 weeks before you go (hepatitis A and tetanus are advised for most travellers). Keep children away from stray dogs and cats: after any bite or scratch, see a doctor straight away (rabies). Bring enough of any prescription medicine.
Morocco: health (FCDO) · Morocco (TravelHealthPro)
Where to stay with childrenMarrakech: a riad with a pool in the medina or the Palmeraie, or Hivernage for hotels with gardens. Agadir and Taghazout for the beach, Essaouira for a calmer seaside town.

Mobile data there: one eSIM per person, installed before you leave. See the price for Morocco

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Average daytime highs in July and August, approximate flight times from London (direct where available; Spain: Palma; Turkey: Antalya; Greece: Crete), time difference with the UK in British Summer Time. Each practical panel is closed by default.

Good to know

Summer holiday dates

Scotland breaks up at the end of June and goes back in mid-August; England breaks up in late July and goes back in early September.

AreaFirst day offBack to school
Most schools in EnglandTerm ends Wednesday 21 July (Birmingham, Kent); Birmingham schools return Thursday 2 September 2027.Thursday, 22 July 2027Thursday, 2 September 2027
Scotland (Edinburgh)Term ends Tuesday 29 June; autumn term starts Wednesday 18 August 2027.Wednesday, 30 June 2027Wednesday, 18 August 2027
LeedsSummer holidays Friday 23 July to Friday 3 September.Friday, 23 July 2027Monday, 6 September 2027

Source: Birmingham City Council: school term dates 2026 to 2027, checked on 5 October 2026. Dates for most state schools; academies and independent schools can set their own. Check with your council. England: Birmingham City Council (same dates in Kent and Camden; same October, Christmas, February and May dates in Leeds and Manchester, which split Easter). Scotland: City of Edinburgh Council. Find your council's dates: https://www.gov.uk/school-term-holiday-dates

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Before you go

Everything to sort out before you travel, in one place. Rules for each country are in the practical info for that destination.

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Passports and children
Passport rules, permission letters, new EU checks
Passport rules for EuropeFor Spain, Portugal, Greece, Finland, Czechia, Poland and the rest of the Schengen area, each passport (children's included) must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you leave. No visa for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Turkey asks for at least 150 days' validity on arrival; Egypt and the UAE ask for 6 months. For the United States, every traveller, babies included, needs an approved ESTA before boarding: apply only on the official website or app.
Travelling to the EU and Schengen area · Renew or apply for a passport · ESTA (official US website)
Taking your child abroadYou need the permission of everyone with parental responsibility. A letter from the other parent, with their contact details and the trip details, is usually enough. Take the birth certificate, and a marriage or divorce certificate if your surname is different from your child's.
Permission to take a child abroad
New EU border checksSince October 2025 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) records fingerprints and a photo at the border, free of charge: allow extra time. ETIAS, a 20 euro travel authorisation, is expected from autumn 2026 but has not started: any website selling it today is a scam.
EU Entry/Exit System

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Safety and health
Travel advice, GHIC, insurance, vaccines
FCDO travel adviceEntry rules, safety and health for every country. Read it the week you leave and sign up for email alerts for your destination.
Foreign travel advice
GHIC for EuropeFree card for necessary state healthcare in the EU, on the same basis as residents (free or at local rates). Every member of the family needs their own card. Apply only on the NHS website: unofficial sites may charge a fee.
Apply for a free GHIC
Travel insuranceBuy it as soon as you book, covering existing medical conditions. Without it, a broken leg in Spain can cost more than 25,000 pounds. Travelling against FCDO advice can invalidate your policy.
Foreign travel insurance
VaccinesCheck recommended vaccines at least 8 weeks before you leave, especially for Egypt.
TravelHealthPro: advice by country · Travel vaccinations (NHS)

Official links checked on 5 Oct 2026

Getting there and back
Liquids, driving, customs, pets
Liquids in hand luggageRules depend on the airport: at most, containers of 100ml maximum in one transparent bag of about 1 litre; some UK airports now allow up to 2 litres. Baby milk and baby food are allowed. Check every airport on your trip, including the return.
Hand luggage restrictions
Driving abroadWith a UK photocard licence, no international driving permit is needed in the EU. Egypt requires the 1949 permit (5.50 pounds at PayPoint shops), which you cannot get once abroad.
Driving abroad · International driving permit
Customs on the way homeArriving in Great Britain, you can bring other goods worth up to 390 pounds per person tax-free, plus separate limits for alcohol and tobacco. Above that, declare them.
Bringing goods into the UK
Travelling with your petFor the EU: microchip, rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel, and an animal health certificate from your vet for each trip.
Taking your pet abroad

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Once you are there

Stay connected abroad, the whole family

Maps, messages home, photos: one eSIM each, installed before you leave, which starts when you land. Today's prices for each destination.

Spain20 GB · 30 days: €14.80from €3.20Turkey20 GB · 30 days: €13.80from €2.80Greece20 GB · 30 days: €18.40from €3.20Portugal20 GB · 30 days: €17.40from €3.20United States20 GB · 30 days: €29.80from €3.10Egypt20 GB · 30 days: €26.90from €4.70Morocco20 GB · 30 days: €32.90from €4.30

Starting price of one eSIM for one person, before the group discount. Prices update live from our catalogue.

Per person · 14 days

7.5 to 11 GB

Maps, messages and social media, everyday use. Our advice: 20 GB for 30 days, to cover the 14 days without counting.

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Family of 4 · 20 GB · 30 days4 eSIMs−10% discountTotal
Spain€59.20−€5.92€53.28
Turkey€55.20−€5.52€49.68
Greece€73.60−€7.36€66.24
United States€119.20−€11.92€107.28

Europe isn't free any more on most UK plans Since Brexit, free roaming in the EU is no longer guaranteed. Three charges £2 or £2.75 a day in Europe on plans without roaming built in, EE sells roaming packages from £2.72 a day, and Vodafone only includes Europe on some plans. O2 still includes its Europe Zone up to 25GB: check your plan before you buy. What GOV.UK says about roaming in the EU

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At home, on wifi, the evening before you go. The eSIM only starts when you arrive.

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Your child sees their data and asks you for more, without buying anything themselves.

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Frequently asked questions

When do the summer holidays 2027 start?

In Scotland (Edinburgh), at the end of June; in most of England, in the last week of July (from Thursday, 22 July 2027 in Birmingham). Return dates differ by council: they are all in the table above.

Which summer destinations are best for young children?

Short flights and no or little time difference: Portugal and the Canaries (UK time), the Balearics and mainland Spain (1 hour ahead). Greece and Turkey are 2 hours ahead, with very warm seas. In July and August, the Red Sea and Marrakech can be too hot for small children.

Will my phone work in Spain, Greece or Portugal this summer?

It depends on your network. Since Brexit, free EU roaming is no longer guaranteed, and some UK networks charge a daily fee in Europe. Turkey is outside the EU and often expensive. Check your plan before you go.

How much data do we need for two weeks in Spain?

For normal use (maps, messages, social media), allow 7.5 to 11GB per person over 14 days. We suggest 20GB valid for 30 days: for four eSIMs, that comes to €53.28 in total, group discount included.

Can we install the eSIM before we leave?

Yes, and we recommend it: install it at home on wifi the day before you fly. It only starts when you land and your phone picks up a local network.

The next school holidays

October half-term10 Oct → 2 Nov 2026Christmas holidays19 Dec → 6 Jan 2027February half-term13 Feb → 21 Feb 2027Easter holidays26 Mar → 20 Apr 2027May half-term1 May → 7 Jun 2027

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