AWESOME AUTUMN BARGAINS
As nights draw in and winter looms, there’s no better time for a sunny break. We’ve done the hard work and found some sensational deals to lift the spirit
SuMMeR is over and a long (and expensive) winter is on its way. but all is not lost if you sneak in a quick autumn escape — and there are plenty of tempting offers available, from far-flung beach breaks to cultural short hops.
so here’s our round-up of the best holiday bargains leading up to Christmas . . .
SHORT-HAUL SUNSHINE RELAX ON RHODES: SAVE £715
FROM 14th-century palaces to ancient ruins and Ottoman-era mosques, there’s so much to see in Rhodes. And the Greek island is not short of great beaches, either.
HOW TO DO IT: Tui ( tui.co.uk) is offering seven nights all-inclusive at Atlantica holiday Village Rhodes from £ 687 pp, including flights, departing on October 12.
CHARMING CANARIES: SAVE £400
OCTOBER temperatures in lanzarote hover around the mid-20s, and a trip to the resort town Playa blanca promises coastal charm and views of the spectacular volcanoes of Timanfaya National Park.
HOW TO DO IT: Tropical sky ( tropicalsky.co.uk) is offering seven nights half-board in October at Dreams lanzarote Playa Dorada Resort & spa from £659 pp, including flights.
CUT-PRICE CYPRUS: SAVE 20%
SUNNY Cyprus is a reliable holiday spot well into October and November. larnaca, on the
south coast, with its beaches, bars, scuba diving and medieval churches, is a brilliant base.
HOW TO DO IT: BA Holidays ( ba.com) offers seven nights’ B&B at Cavo Maris Beach Hotel in October from £649 pp, including flights.
HOP TO MAJORCA: SAVE 23%
On tHe shores of the Mediterranean, AluaSoul Carolina is an adults-only resort a short walk from Font de Sa Cala’s Blue Flag beach. It’s also only two miles from the remains of the walled fortress Castell de Capdepera.
HOW TO DO IT: Love Holidays ( loveholidays. com) offers four nights’ B&B from £339 pp, includingg flights. Book online for a breakk from October 21 and use the codee HALFteRM to claim the discount.
BLISSFUL BEACHES MAURITIAN DREAM: SAVE 40%
MAuRItIuS is home to the classic c Indian Ocean charms of white-sand d beaches and dazzlingly clear waters s — but the island has an interesting g interior, too, including rainforests, s, waterfalls, hiking trails, diverse e wildlife and an intriguing capital in n Port Louis.
HOW TO DO IT: Caribtours ( caribtours. s. co.uk) has seven nights’ B&B att Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas from £ 1,349 pp, includingg flights. Book between november 1, 2022, and March 31, 2023.
DUBAI DASH: SAVE 38%
tHeRe’S no danger of a dip inn temperatures during an autumnn break in Dubai. the city is constantlyy moving and changing thanks too endless new attractions opening,g, from theme parks to restaurants,s, hotels to man-made beaches andd towering skyscrapers.
HOW TO DO IT: emirates Holidayss ( emiratesholidays. com) offers threee nights half- board at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina from £1,579 pp, including flights. Book by October 5 for dates in november.
MALAYSIAN TRAIL: SAVE £900
LAngkAWI might not be familiar to many, but this archipelago off Malaysia’s north-west coast is locally known for its pretty beaches, jungle wildlife, mangrove forests, waterfalls and caves with spectacular limestone formations.
HOW TO DO IT: trailfinders ( trailfinders.com) is offering 12 nights’ B&B at the Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa in november from £1,929 pp, including flights.
COOL CANCUN: SAVE £388
tHe Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun resort is half way between the palm-lined beaches and coral reefs of Playa del Carmen and the buzzing nightlife of Cancun on the Mexican Caribbean Coast. the resort offers plenty of activities, from dance classes to cocktail-making days. HOW TO DO IT: First Choice ( firstchoice. co. uk) offers seven nights all-inclusive from £1,768 pp, including flights, on november 16.
CARIBBEAN CALLING BASK IN BAHAMAS: SAVE 40%
nOt much can trump the feeling of jetting off to the Caribbean as the rest of the uk languishes in short, grey days. And the beachfront Breezes resort is a great spot from which to explore the Bahamas.
HOW TO DO IT: BA Holidays ( ba.com) is offering seven nights all-inclusive at Breezes Bahamas from £1,639 pp, including flights. Book by October 5 for selected dates in november.
BARBADOS BUZZ: SAVE 40%
tHe heady mix of rum bars, great music, firm culinary traditions and a fascinating history makes Barbados the perfect Caribbean introduction. HOW TO DO IT: DialAFlight ( dialaflight. is offering seven nights all-inclusive from October 25 at the Colony Club from £1,399 pp, including flights.
ST LUCIA SUN: SAVE £850
tHe beachfront Landings Resort & Spa is on St Lucia’s north-west coast and offers spacious apartment-style accommodation. Rodney Bay, Fort Rodney and Pigeon Island national Park are all nearby.
HOW TO DO IT: tropical Sky ( tropicalsky. co. uk) offers seven nights all-inclusive at the Landings from £1,729 pp, including flights. Book by October 30 for dates until January 2.
LUXURY JAMAICA: SAVE 40%
SAnDALS is the classic Caribbean all-inclusive retreat — and for good reason. unlimited water sports, nightly entertainment and scuba diving are among the many extras
included in its packages. The Sandals Ochi resort is in the Jamaican northern port town of Ochos Rios, close to lush tropical gardens and waterfalls.
HOW TO DO IT: For October breaks, Caribbean Warehouse ( caribbeanwarehouse. co.uk) is offering seven nights all-inclusive from £2,199 pp, including flights.
FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY
DIVE IN TO EGYPT: SAVE £241
ShaRm El Sheikh, in Egypt, is a resort town overlooking the beautiful Ras muhammad National Park — a favourite with divers. The deserts of the Sinai Peninsula are nearby and the town centre has a promenade lined with palm trees.
HOW TO DO IT: EasyJet holidays
( easyjet. com) is offering seven nights
all-inclusive at Aurora Oriental Resort on October 15 from £715 pp, including flights.
PLAY IN PORTUGAL: SAVE £307
This half-term break to Portugal’s Porto santo island includes one free place for a child (based on two adults and one child travelling). This island is part of the Madeira archipelago and is famed for being the home of Christopher Columbus.
HOW TO DO IT: Tui ( tui.co.uk) has seven nights all-inclusive at hotel Pestana Porto santo from £624 pp, including flights on October 17.
GO FOR GREECE: SAVE £672
TheRe are plenty of activities on offer at the Atlantica holiday Village Rhodes, including a water park, a lazy river and children’s clubs offering everything from football to swimming and drama.
HOW TO DO IT: First Choice ( firstchoice. co.uk) has seven nights all-inclusive at the Atlantica holiday Village from £801 pp, including flights on October 15 and a free child’s place.
DELICIOUS MAURITIUS: SAVE £372
Club Med is one of the most reliable brands when it comes to family holidays. There are endless included activities for children, plus adults- only areas for some much-needed relaxation. And settings don’t get much better than the Mauritian coast. HOW TO DO IT: Club Med ( clubmed.co.uk) has seven nights all-inclusive at la Pointe aux Canonniers from £1,067 pp on October 15.
PACKAGE TOURS WILD IN AFRICA: SAVE £445
This eight-night trip takes in some of the highlights of Namibia, Zambia and botswana, including the Chobe National Park, the Kalahari Desert, exploring the Okavango Delta by canoe and finishing in Victoria Falls.
HOW TO DO IT: G Adventures ( gadventures. com) has eight days from £1,334 pp on October 15.
FOODIE ADVENTURE: SAVE £400
This 12- day small group tour takes in sri lanka’s spice and fish markets, plantations and open kitchens. The trip starts in Negombo and finishes in the capital, Colombo, taking in fishing villages, abandoned forts, ancient temples and heady street markets.
HOW TO DO IT: Responsible Travel ( responsibletravel.com) runs the 12- day trip from £1,226 pp on selected dates in October, November and December.
A WEEK FOR UNDER £300 pp TURKISH FEAST
COOK’s Club is a beachfront resort in Turkey, a short walk from Alanya and its famed bar street, medieval castle and Red Tower. The hotel itself has a traditional hammam, evening entertainment, plenty of watersports and a choice of restaurants. HOW TO DO IT: Thomas Cook ( thomascook. com) has seven nights’ b&b from £199 pp, including flights, in October.
PRETTY MALTA
PARADise bay Resort is on the Maltese north coast, not far from the pretty seaside village of Mellieha. The hotel has plenty of facilities, including two pools, a tennis court, a sauna and a gym.
HOW TO DO IT: bA holidays ( ba.com) is offering seven nights, room- only, at
Paradise bay Resort from £218 pp, including flights, on November 28.
TENERIFE TREAT
FROM charming towns to warm beaches and a spectacular national park, Tenerife is an appealing option at any time of year. The Allegro isora resort is on the island’s east coast and has plenty of facilities, including three swimming pools, three bars and a wellness centre.
HOW TO DO IT: love holidays ( loveholidays. com) has seven nights all-inclusive at the Allegro isora from £254 pp, including flights on October 20.
ALGARVE GOLF GETAWAY
The beaches of Portugal’s Algarve might become rough and wild during the autumn months, but this wonderful stretch of coast is lined with plenty of charming restaurants and bars to relax in, as well as some busy little towns. The area is popular with fans of golf, too.
HOW TO DO IT: Jet2holidays ( jet2.com) has seven nights self- catered at the Parque Mourabel Oasis Village from £ 214 pp, including flights on November 3.