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FIVE STAR MALDIVES - SEVEN NIGHTS HALF BOARD - SAVE £100 PER PERSON – WAS £1269 NOW £1169 PER PERSON - Seven nights at the five-star Sun Island Resort & Spa costs from just £1,169 per person. Price is based on two adults sharing a Beach Bungalow on a half board basis and includes return economy flights from Manchester and transfers. Price based on September 9 departure. Regional departures available with the same £100 per person discount. mercuryholidays. co.uk/offers. To book now visit or call 0800 083 2087. BRUSSELS – FROM £133 PER PERSON Famous for its beautiful gothic architecture, historic landmarks and magnificent museums, Brussels should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. After exploring all the cultural delights the Belgian capital has to offer, don’t forget to swing by one of the city’s trendy bars to enjoy a local beer or sample a delicious piece of traditional chocolate! Plus for all bookings made by the end of July of three nights or more you’ll receive FREE entry to Mini-Europe theme park. (Valid for departures until November 30). PRICE: £133 per person for three nights’ accommodation at the four star Hilton Garden Inn Brussels Louise, including return flights from Manchester airport. Valid for departure on August 14. (Super Break, uperbreak.com, 0800 042 0288) SEVEN NIGHTS, EXPLORE WEST CORFU BY MOTORBOAT – NOW £529 pp, SAVE 44 per cent: Sunvil (020 8758 4758; sunvil.co.uk) offers 44% (was £935 pp – save £406 pp) savings on a seven-night stay at the Paleokastritsa Beach Cottage. Located in Paleokastritsa’s middle bay, the cottage’s central location provides easy access to local tavernas, shops and café-bars. A small sand/ shingle beach, known to few, is just a minute’s walk away, and a fiveminute stroll brings you to another beach, with water sports and boat hire, allowing guests to explore Paleokastritsa’s famous sea caves, nearby beaches and coves. Departing July 23, a seven-night self-catering stay now costs £529 pp (two sharing), including flights (Manchester) a day’s motorboat hire, and transfers. To book or to talk to an expert at Sunvil, please call 020 8758 4758 or visitsunvil. co.uk. THE GARDA JAZZ FESTIVAL (July 28 – August 11) will again flood the shores of Lake Garda with music from some of Jazz’s finest musicians, who will perform in unique venues across the picturesque towns and villages. Singer songwriter Joe Barbieri, the energetic BiFunK brass band and the Django Reinhardt inspired Alma Swing are among the line-up this year. The two-week festival, which features free and ticketed concerts, takes place across Arco, Dro, Drena, Nago Torbole, Tenno and Riva del Garda. Some of the spectacular venues include the ancient ruins of Arco castle, perched on a spur above the town, the medieval village of Canale di Tennoa and a 17th century Church in Nago. The beaches of Alto Garda will also see performances of the Stomp Trixie Band. Prestige Holidays is offering breaks in Du-lac-et-du-parc, a sponsor of Garda Jazz festival and host to a performance of Chiara Pancaldi on August 8. A seven-night stay starts from £1,867 per person with flights on August 3 from Gatwick to Verona with Easyjet, accommodation on a BB basis and private transfers. (prestigeholidays.co.uk 01425 480400). Tickets are on sale one hour before the concert at the concert venue. UK Sykes Holiday Cottages is offering £293 off a seven-night stay at Hope Cove View, a family-friendly holiday home in the unspoilt fishing village of HOPE COVE. There are two sandy beaches within walking distance and you can easily join the coastal path to explore further along the coastline. The village itself has a couple of lovely pubs and restaurants serving good food and local ales. Price includes seven nights’ selfcatering accommodation for four people. Travel dates August 17 – August 24. Offer available for a limited time only, subject to availability. To book, visit sykescottages.co.uk or phone 01244 617683. ENJOY A BOOKISH BANK HOLIDAY – FROM £84PP AT HOTEL INDIGO, EDINBURGH Bury your heads at this year’s Edinburgh Book Festival (held between August 3 - 27), and immerse yourself among likeminded literacy lovers. Located in the heart of the city, the festival offers something for every age and interest, bringing readers together for inspiration, entertainment and discussion. Bring your books back to the boutique Hotel Indigo Edinburgh, the perfect place to read and relax. Overnight stay from £84pp (based on two sharing), including breakfast. Tickets for the festival not included. Call 0131 556 5577, or visit edinburgh.hotelindigo.com