BARGAINS (ex UK)
Cyprus is for you. Even in the depths of winter the island's
sun-soaked beaches are a haven for those in need of a good
oiling - factor 25, of course. Enjoy seven-nights' half-board in
the two-star Caravel Hotel, Limassol for only £149 per person,
departing on
26 January from Gatwick. -
www.bargainholidays.com
(0870 888 1111)
Try the bright lights of Palma Nova, one of Majorca's best
know resorts. Enjoy seven-nights' half-board in the three-star
Hotel San Matias for only £284 per person, departing on 26
January from Manchester - www.bargainholidays.com
(0870 888 1111)
A selection of 'romantic' short breaks - perfect for those
planning a
Valentine's Day treat - are being featured by Eurotunnel
Motoring Holidays (0870 333 2001). A choice of
accommodation is on offer in Northern France, Belgium and
Holland including the three-star Chateau Clery. This elegant
18th century chateau is located at Hesdin-l'Abbe near
Boulogne. A three-night break, beginning on 14 February,
costs £139 per person (twin-share) inclusive of return
Eurotunnel crossing for car and passengers and accommodation
with breakfast. As a bonus, visitors in February enjoy a
25% discount on menu prices (excluding a la carte and drinks)
and a
reduction of 15% in green fees at the nearby golf course at St
Omer.
Argo Holidays are offering seven-nights in Cyprus for £219 per
person. Price includes return flights from Gatwick and
self-catering accommodation. Departures on Sundays throughout
January. Call 0870 066 7070 for further details.
Spend six-nights in Thailand for £479 per person. Price
includes return flights from Heathrow with Eva Air and room-only
accommodation at the Royal River Hotel in Bangkok. Book by
January 31 for departures between January 17 and March 21. Call
AsiaWorld on 0870 990 8098
Depart London Gatwick 17th or 24th January for some winter
sunshine. The lively resort of Puerto del Carmen, in Lanzarote,
suited to couples and singles, is situated just south of the
island. Enjoy the beach by day and in the evening take advantage
of the clubs, bars and restaurants, offering great value for
money. An intimate complex of 16 apartments, there's a bar
next-door available offering food and occasional live evening
entertainment. The apartments are minutes from the amenities and
beach of Puerto del Carmen. The price from £209 per person is
based on four sharing and includes return flights and
seven-nights' self-catering accommodation. Transfers not
included. Log onto www.lastminute.com
for information.
Thomas Cook Flights Direct are offering return flights to
Sydney Australia for £556. Departures until March 31 with
Korean Air from Heathrow. For more information call 0870 752
0066.
KLM UK have flights to Amsterdam for £87.20. Departures from
Manchester until further notice. Must stay one Saturday night.
Call 0870 507 4074 for further details.
Seven-nights in Majorca, departing 11
January, costs £99 per person with Holiday.co.uk (www.holiday.co.uk;
0870 040 2400). Price includes two-star self-catering
accommodation (allocated on arrival) and return flights from
Gatwick.
An adults-only break features the
legendary Alvin Stardust and BC Sweet as well as well-known
tribute bands Koo Ka Choo, Flairz and T Rextasy! Prices are from
£39 per person based on four people sharing a self-catering
studio apartment for three nights from Friday 1st February 2002.
Call: 0870 242 0870, visit your local travel agent or check out www.butlins.co.uk
The carnival held in Nice is next year themed 'King of
Euroland' to celebrate the arrival of the Euro in France and the
demise of the Franc.
The carnival takes place between 31 January and 17 February '02
with the majority of parades, events and concerts happening at
weekends.
Cresta Holidays (0870 161 0915) has some special deals to Nice,
saving up to £60 per person during the period of the carnival,
with a four-night break with breakfast at the two-star Comfort
Roosevelt hotel in the centre of Nice from just £222 per person
(twin share) inclusive of return scheduled flight from Heathrow
with British Midland. Tickets to see the parades cost around £14
for seats and £7 for standing - visit www.nicecarnaval.com
for more
information on the Carnival.
