escape plans
Fancy getting away from it all? We’ve rounded up our pick of the top destinations on offer from travel agents
CRUISE holidays are still on the up according to a new report compiled by CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association). Figures show a record 1.9 million holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took an ocean cruise in 2016.
Mediterranean fly-cruises are the most popular choice – enjoyed by 458,000 passengers in 2016 – with Western Europe itineraries from UK ports (272,000 passengers) in second place.
CYPRUS: Sovereign (01293 765 003; www.sovereign.com) offers seven nights at the five-star Annabelle Hotel (half-board) from £1,045pp – saving up to £729 per couple.
Includes airport security fast pass and access to UK airport lounges (where available), transfers and flights from Manchester on April 12.
CYPRUS: Airtours (www.airtours. co.uk; 0844 412 5970) offers seven nights at the three-star smartline Protaras (all-inclusive) from £405pp (two sharing). Includes flights from Birmingham on April 5.
GRAN CANARIA: Inspired Luxury Escapes (inspiredluxuryescapes. com) offers seven-nights at the five-star Sheraton Salobre Hotel (half-board) from £519pp (two sharing) – saving up to £212pp (29%). Includes tansfers and flights from Leeds Bradford airport.
Valid for travel on select dates in May.
ZAKYNTHOS: Olympic Holidays (olympicholidays.com; 020 8492 6868) offers seven nights at the five-star Lesante Blu Exclusive Beach Resort (B&B) from £957pp (two sharing) – saving up to £233pp.
Includes flights from Gatwick on June 11. Book by March 31.