The hottest holiday offers in May
From theme park stays to Mediterranean escapes, this month’s British Airways Holidays hotels give you plenty of reasons to book that last-minute getaway
07/05/2026
Words: Alicia Miller
Grecotel Filoxenia Kalamata has multiple pools
Grecotel Filoxenia Kalamata, Greece
Water babies of all ages will be drawn to this coastal resort in the Peloponnese, perched on a stretch of unbroken blue that’s framed by ancient tamarind trees, pebble beach and the panorama of a spectacular infinity pool. Elegant Grecotel Filoxenia is just a 15-minute drive from Kalamata airport yet feels light-years away from reality with its olive- and palm-tree studded grounds, pristine, whitewashed bedrooms and zingy Mediterranean flavours, dished up poolside or in the recently revamped restaurant. Children are spoiled like little Greek gods and goddesses with a kids’ club, new dedicated pool and free meals, plus activities that range from laser tag to pottery classes and movie nights. Parents, in turn, get a spa, tours to local cultural sites – and the promise of on-site babysitting, available to book for up to four hours at a time.
British Airways Holidays offers an up to ten per cent hotel saving for stays from 1 June–31 October 2026. Cumulative with any offer and for all room types. Book by 31 May 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
View of Volcano Bay from a room at Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal Orlando Hotels
For those with children, Universal Orlando Resort isn’t an ‘if’ but a ‘when’. From thrilling rollercoasters and jaw-drop waterslides to immersive worlds conjuring scenes from your favourite films, this impressive Floridian theme park resort is a rite of passage for families.
Staying in one of the 11 Universal Orlando hotels is the best way to experience it all, as you’ll get not only prime locations close to the parks and family‑friendly rooms, but also a whole host of exclusive theme park benefits. Hotel guests can take advantage of Early Park Admission* (theme park admission required; select attractions), allowing you to enter select Universal theme parks up to one hour before regular guests. You’ll also enjoy complimentary transportation to and from the parks, making getting around effortless. Plus, at select hotels, you’ll enjoy shorter wait times with FREE Universal Express Unlimited** ride access at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure (theme park admission required; select attractions; not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or Universal Epic Universe).
For a limited time only, if you book a flight and hotel package of seven nights or more to Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort or Universal Terra Luna Resort you can save up to 30 per cent off your hotel stay plus receive a $200 hotel dining credit per room per stay. Valid for selected travel from 3 January–31 May 2027. Book by 30 June 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any additional discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. See more here.
Cask & Clyde in the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central
DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, Glasgow
Fancy a British city break, where you can stretch your legs on the streets and hop between cultural highlights? Following the 2026 Commonwealth Games that will dominate the centre this summer, make your way to Glasgow for a weekend of galleries, botanical gardens and dining. DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central puts you in the heart of the action, being within walking distance of the shops of Buchanan Street and Bath Street’s glut of restaurants. With a large indoor pool – a rarity in a city centre – you can enjoy some downtime after your explorations, pay a visit to the fitness centre or dine in the on-site restaurant. Travellers visiting on business can make the most of an executive lounge and desk spaces in rooms, while families have the benefit of interconnecting suites and cots for hire.
British Airways Holidays offers two nights from £329pp, for travel on selected dates from 1-31 October 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Heathrow Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation. Book by 31 May 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
The sunny beachside Eagles Resort (also opening image)
Eagles Resort, Greece
Early summer is in swing in Greece come May, with daytime highs reaching the mid-20s in the ray-warmed Halkidiki peninsula, a quiet, secreted-away region far from the bustle of the main islands. Here Eagles Resort has been welcoming guests for a full century, doling out its unique breed of family-friendly luxury on a south-facing shoreline at Skala. Blending plush hotel rooms with villa accommodation – all dressed top-to-toe in Greek chic, with rattan chairs, Hellenic prints and warm neutral tones – the resort is fringed by olive groves, Mediterranean gardens and the blue Aegean Sea. With water sports, a yacht club and multiple pools, including private plunge pools with each villa, this is a place for embracing the majesty of the water and slowing down your pace in line with nature’s rhythms. That is, if you aren’t otherwise distracted by the organic farm, plush spa, evening entertainment or excursions to local vineyards and waterfalls. Who ever said relaxation had to be boring?
British Airways Holidays offers seven nights from £1,029pp. Includes €52.5pp environmental fee, payable locally, for travel on selected dates from 1-30 September 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation with breakfast. Book by 31 May 2026. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Saliniers Restaurant at Le Hameau des Pesquiers Ecolodge
Le Hameau des Pesquiers Ecolodge Curio Collection by Hilton, France
The French Riviera is synonymous with glitzy beach clubs and bobbing yachts, but it has a wilder side, too. Tucked in Port Cros National Park to the southeast of Toulon, this eco-aware property set in the former lodgings of local salt workers gives you unbridled access to the area’s icing-sugar beaches, pine forests and marshes. Bedrooms fitted with natural woods, chandeliers and motifs that nod to the rich local bird life are joined by a restaurant serving produce from an on-site veg garden – enjoy a lazy lunch on the terrace under the shade of towering plane trees. Historic resort town Hyères is just a few minutes away, should you want a dose of culture – its mediaeval old town is bursting with pastel-hued houses and more palm trees than you can imagine – or you can simply unwind on one of 70 sunbed loungers on sand. With just 48 rooms here, the vibe is as intimate as it is low-key.
British Airways Holidays offers three nights from £1,249pp. Includes €7pp tourism tax, payable locally, for travel on selected dates from 1-31 August 2026 inclusive. Includes economy (Euro Traveller) return flights from London City Airport, one checked bag per person and accommodation. Book by 31 May 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
Poolside cabanas at Zel Punta Cana
Zel Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Sun, sea and a great big mental switch off – you’ll get that, plus a dose of feelgood living, at this Caribbean all-inclusive. Set on sandy Bávaro Beach, Zel is more about balance than excess. Designed in collaboration with tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, it might have seven restaurants and a beach club but it also prioritises healthy fun with yoga studios, 10km of nature-lined running trails, access to a 27-hole golf course and (of course) a proper tennis centre with expert coaches. After days spent on the move – whether on site or exploring the wider lush landscapes of the Dominican Republic – you can take a seat at rustic-chic grill restaurant Volcán or sink sundowners in view of the surf with the sand in between your toes. Rooms blend Mediterranean jewel tones with a boho Caribbean style, with the most coveted of the bunch being the Zel Swim Up Suite. When you can wake up to direct pool access on your very own garden terrace, you often don’t need very much else at all.
British Airways Holidays offers an up to 39 per cent hotel saving for stays from 1 April-31 October 2026. Book by 31 May 2026. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. Price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.
