/Late deals and offers
OVERSEAS THOMAS COOK OFFERS SEVEN NIGHTS IN IZMIR, TURKEY FROM £365 PER PERSON, BASED ON TWO ADULTS SHARING Staying at the four star SENTIDO Marina Suites on a half board basis, flying from Manchester on June 22. To book visit www. thomascook.com, call 0844 412 5970, or visit your nearest Thomas Cook store SUMMER FRANCE ADDS THE COTE D’AZUR, SOUTH-EASTERN FRANCE, TO ITS EXTENSIVE PORTFOLIO This summer, Summer France has added three new properties situated in the French Riviera to its ever-expanding portfolio. Discover the soft, sandy beach and glistening Mediterranean ocean, ideal for snorkelling, paddle boarding, water skiing and parasailing. Alternatively, explore the characterful town of Sainte Maxime, full or shops, bars and restaurants, plus a reflective harbour, home to sleek yachts and fishing boats. After an active, or relaxing day, return to one of three holiday homes. Stay at the gorgeous Restanques du Carré Beauchêne. With its Provençale architecture, panoramic views and peaceful setting, the villas blend beautifully into the spectacular southern landscape. Each villa has a private garden with a cooling outdoor pool, plus inside guests can enjoy the American-style kitchen, sumptuous sofas and multiple board games – ideal for families, friends and couples. A week’s stay, from June 23, costs from £155 pp (£1,240 total – was £2,757 total, saving 55%). Accommodation only. Return flights (to Nice), transfers and food extra. Summer France (0203 475 4756, www.summer france.co.uk) SAVE 50% ON A LAST-MINUTE SELF-DRIVE CRUISE IN IRELAND WITH LE BOAT Starting in Portumna, holidaymakers will discover all the scenic and cultural delights as they journey towards Carrick-onShannon. The Celtic Cruise covers 160 km of the River Shannon and leads visitors through historic towns steeped in Celtic heritage, marked by the ruins of castles and monasteries in the surrounding area. To appreciate the green landscapes even more, take a horse ride along gorgeous country trails, and then kick back in a pub with Irish brew. A seven-night selfdrive cruise, departing June 30, staying on board Classique, which sleeps up to eight people, is priced from £1,125 (down from £2,250 saving 50%). Le Boat (023 9280 9124, www.leboat.co.uk) SAVE MORE THAN 40% AT BELLE DUNE IN BRITTANY, FRANCE, WITH PIERRE & VACANCES Located between dunes and lakes in the Somme Bay in North Picardy, Pierre & Vacances’ four star Belle Dune Holiday Village offers a varied programme of daytime and evening activities in and around the resort. Guests can enjoy the fresh ocean air as they explore the Somme Bay, which is home to an abundant range of migratory birds, seals and other wildlife. Back at the holiday village families will have plenty to keep them occupied, from swimming in the large, outdoor heated water park to teeing off at the local 18-hole golf course and making the most of the other sports and entertainment facilities. A sevennight stay in a two-bedroom apartment that sleeps up to six people is priced from £781 / €886 (down from £1,345 / €1,525 saving 42%). Pierre & Vacances (0870 0267 145, www.pierre etvacances.co.uk) UK LATE AVAILABILITY GOURMET GIN BREAK FROM £173PP – TYLNEY HALL HOTEL, HAMPSHIRE The perfect luxury break for gin connoisseurs and beginners alike is at Tylney Hall Hotel and Gardens on June 15. Guests will learn the art of making the finest G&Ts and sample the best of Hampshire’s local gins while enjoying a gourmet five-course dinner with local artisan gin maker, Winchester Distillery. Botanical gin flavours will be paired with delectable dishes, creating a menu fit for summer. The Gourmet Gin break includes dinner, accommodation and breakfast as well as use of the leisure facilities from £173pp (two sharing). Call Tylney Hall on 01256 745533, www.tylney hall.com. TAKE A WALK WITH GROMIT – FROM £95PP AT MERCURE BRISTOL BRIGSTOW, BRISTOL The dynamic duo of Wallace & Gromit returns to Bristol with Gromit Unleashed 2, a walking trail around the city with over 60 giant sculptures from July 2 to September 2. Loveable beagle Gromit will be joined by his friend Wallace and arch enemy Feathers McGraw in iconic locations around Bristol and the surrounding area. Explore the trail from the centrally located Mercure Bristol Brigstow for a one-night stay in a classic room from £95pp including breakfast. Call Mercure Bristol Brigstow 0117 9291030, https:// www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel6548-mercure-bristol-brigstowhotel/index.shtml#origin=mercure