After one of the wettest starts to the year on record, it’s no wonder that parents are already planning their escape to sunnier climes. According to Met Eireann, January 2026 recorded 123% of average rainfall, followed by persistent heavy rain throughout February – with many areas having now experienced over 55 consecutive days of rain.
With families looking ahead to brighter weather, booking trends from leading all-inclusive holiday provider Club Med show a clear rise in demand for guaranteed sunshine and stress-free May Half Term getaways.
Club Med has seen a healthy +47% increase in Irish bookings over the May Half Term year-on-year, as families wish to swap Irish drizzle for European sunshine and all-inclusive ease. In particular, a handful of resorts are standing out as clear favourites with British travellers; Club Med Da Balaia in Portugal, Club Med Cefalu in Italy, and Club Med Marbella are proving to be the best-selling resorts amongst Irish holidaymakers.
Further details on Club Med’s all-inclusive sun resorts can be found here, with a selection of lead-in rates for the May Half Term below:
Club Med Da Balaia, PORTUGAL
Regional departure Seven nights all-inclusive stay at Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal from €1,690 (was €1,926) per adult (based on double occupancy) with return flights from Dublin (DUB) with transfers included. Price based on departure date of 23.05.26. Book now at www.clubmed.ie/r/da-balaia/y or call 1 800 800 922
Regional departure Seven nights all-inclusive stay at Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal from €1,787 (was €2,023) per adult (based on double occupancy) with return flights from Cork (ORK) with transfers included. Price based on departure date of 23.05.26. Book now at www.clubmed.ie/r/da-balaia/y or call 1800 800 922
Club Med Magna Marbella, Spain
Regional departure Seven nights all-inclusive stay at Club Med Marbella, Spain from €2,509 based on a family of four with return flights from London (LGW) with transfers included. Price based on departure date 25.05.26. Book now at https://www.clubmed.ie/r/magna-marbella/y or call 03453 676767
Club Med Cefalu, Greece
Regional departure Seven nights all-inclusive stay at Club Med Palmiye, Turkey from €3,823 based on a family of four with return flights from London (LGW) with transfers included. Price based on departure date 25.05.26. Book now at https://www.clubmed.ie/r/cefalu/y or call 03453 676767
