The weather over the start of June has been mixed, and it is always worth looking to see if you can soak up the sun somewhere abroad if you are that way inclined.
With money tight for many families across the region, airlines are offering some cracking summer deals out of the North East for anyone wanting to get away over the long school break.
Education will be on hold from mid July with students returning at the start of September.
All prices are correct at the time of publishing on Skyscanner and are based on trips leaving from Newcastle Airport on the first Monday of the school holidays and returning to the North East after five nights abroad.
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9. Lanzarote
Back into Spain, and flights to Lanzarote are available from £145. | Marzena Karolak via Google Maps
10. Milan
Over in Italy, flights to the northern city of Milan kick off from £152. | Wowcher Photo: Wowcher
11. Rome
The Italian capital has it all, and flights start from £157. | Wowcher Photo: Wowcher
12. Amsterdam
Direct flights are available from Newcastle Airport to the Netherlands for £152 according to Skyscanner. Photo: Pixabay