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Autumn is a great time for a getaway - and holidays could be a bargain if you snap up one of these deals

Parkdean’s £99 beach holidays could work out at just £4.13pp per night

The Summit Oceana inflatable kayak includes paddles, seats and a carry bag for easy summer adventures

Shoppers can grab this inflatable two-person kayak for just £59.99

Swiss Cottage on the Chatsworth Estate

Review: the off-grid Chatsworth Estate cottage with its own lake

Six people can enjoy a four-night beachside break in the summer sunshine for less than the cost of a night out

This £89 UK break works out at just £3.71pp a night – and it’s in June

Book some family time on the beach for less than £150 this Easter

We've found five Easter school holiday beachside breaks under £150

Brimstone Hotel and Spa

Inside the Lake District spa hotel where a fire is lit before arrival

View from Shell Beach on Herm. This tiny island and the bliss of no cars, no streetlamps and no modern buzz has to be experienced in person.

Guernsey: The island retreat one hour from the UK with Caribbean seas

Book before February 25 and you could save a fortune on a four-night family holiday

Full list of four-night July family holidays for less than £150

Leap into the hot tub the moment you arrive

Four-night hot tub lodge holiday drops to £407 with discount code

A four-night holiday can be had for just £79 - if you're quick

Full list of £79 four-night family holidays thanks to discount code

The Hide, on Baslow Road, Eastmoor

I stayed at a cosy Peak District hideaway near Chatsworth Estate

The sale includes some exotic locations, along with classic Mediterranean favourites

Loveholidays launches winter sale with up to £600 off 2026 holidays

This has to be one of the cheapest ways to head to the coast for your 2026 holiday

Full list of seven-night Parkdean Resort beach holidays under £200

Seek inspiration and get up-to-date guidance with this comprehensive hiking app

AllTrails review: the app that makes exploring the outdoors easier

Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont in Berny-Rivière is just on the outskirts of Paris - perfect for a day trip to the city. Picture: Jamie Jones

The cheap alternative to Center Parcs that costs less than £400

Book your trips abroad and save a small fortune in this incredible January sale - starting today

Loveholidays launches huge sale with big savings on 2026 breaks
An enormous January sale has just gone live at Loveholidays, with cut-price sunshine trips, low deposits and a price promise that beats rival deals
Gareth Butterfield

I stayed at the five-star luxury resort Long Beach in Mauritius for a week and it was quite simply paradise. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

The five-star luxury resort in Mauritius that is paradise on earth

Just £79 could see you soaking up a desert sunset on the back of a camel with this incredible deal

Fly off to Marrakech for just £79 with hotel and a sunset camel ride

Kaitlin Wraight enjoyed a foodie trip to London

I went to London and enjoyed two days of foodie heaven

Middle Eight's impressive facade just minutes from Covent Garden

Middle Eight hotel review: a five-star stay that won’t break the bank

The Celtic Manor Resort looking festive

To the manor born: I stayed at a five-star luxury resort for just £90

The Library Ephesus

I met the Turkish Paul Hollywood on my small ship adventure

Carden Park Hotel is set in a sprawling estate - with a spa and two championship golf courses

Inside the Cheshire resort where golf, spa and fine dining collide

The Great Sphinx of Giza

An AmaWaterways cruise is a great way to discover the secrets of Egypt

Autumn breaks have never been so affordable

These 80 hotels are offering rooms for £50 - full list of locations

Pingle Cottage with its beautiful Peak District backdrop

We took the dog to a luxury retreat in the Derbyshire Peak District

Quirky and quaint: Aldwark Manor left a lasting impression on Julie

Quirky charm and golf at Aldwark Manor: a playful Yorkshire escape
A stay at Aldwark Manor offers golf, style and plenty of personality, from bold interiors to playful touches and a lively course - travel writer Julie Bayley has been for a short break
Julie Bayley

Nicola Adam visits South Korea

I flew to Seoul with a reinvigorated Korean Air

Pittsburgh: Freelance journalist Rory Buccheri found an unexpected farm to fork oasis in this industrial US city famous for sports and pop art

I found an unexpected farm to fork oasis in the US city of Pittsburgh

Julie's ship, Apex, moored in the beautiful Geirangerfjord

Celebrity Apex fjords cruise review: luxury, views and my verdict

The world-famous Colosseum in Rome

Seeing the sights whilst indulging in luxury during 24 hours in Rome

Spend two nights in the magical markets of Paris for just £119 per person, with return flights included

Paris Christmas market break with flights and hotel from just £119pp

SeaDream is an independent company running two identical yachts, SeaDream I and II

A SeaDream voyage is one of the most unique luxury holidays at sea

I travelled to Belfast for a weekend to explore the city and stayed at the hotel called room2 Belfast. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a chic hotel in Belfast - and the location was perfect

I visited Efteling theme park and it was brilliantly bonkers

Staying at the luxurious Conrad Chia Laguna hotel in Sardinia was a dream - it was the perfect escape from the UK. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I had a dreamy stay at this hotel - it was the perfect escape from UK

St Petersburg, Florida

What happened when I visited Florida as an LGBT+ traveller

Hartwell House is surrounded by 90 acres of parkland and wildlife

We treated ourselves to a night at a luxury retreat near Aylesbury

I stayed in a luxurious holiday cottage in Shropshire - with the added bonus of a hot tub, what more could you want. (Photo: Holidaycottages.co.uk)

I stayed in a luxurious holiday cottage - the perfect chill weekend

Upper Austria

Review: Why Upper Austria has it all - visit before everyone else does

1. Charles Bridge, Prague

I popped to Prague and it was alive with the sound of music

Dublin & Galway

P.S I love you Ireland; my whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway

Eddie, eight, and Rosanna, five, at Butlin's in Bognor Regis

I went to Butlin's for a week of non-stop entertainment

I visited Venice in Italy this month - and the experience was elevated by staying at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice. (Photo: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice)

I stayed in a canal-side Venice hotel - in an area with less tourists

I stayed at a London hotel that has been voted TripAdvisor’s best UK hotel and second best in Europe - but is it really worth booking? (Photo: St Ermin's Hotel)

I stayed at Tripadvisor’s top UK hotel - is it worth booking?

Why you should jump on the Eurostar to this less-visited European city

FIVE LUXE and Palm Jumeirah in Dubai are two of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in two stunning Dubai hotels - with beach clubs and sea views

If you are looking to tick off more destinations on your travel bucket list this year then this long weekend trip away idea might just be for you. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I visited two countries in one trip - a foodie and sightseeing weekend

I went on TUI’s new beginner skiing holiday package called ‘Slope Starters’. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I went on TUI's £1k skiing holiday - the best option for beginners

Silent disco at Butlin's

Revealed: The song lyrics people are most likely to get wrong

Holiday money-saving hacks: how to book a 'wonky holiday'

Half of holidaymakers have tried to recreate foreign cuisines at home

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You could hit the jackpot and have a holiday in Dubai for just £99 - or it might just be a beach holiday in Spain

This £99 mystery holiday deal includes Barbados, New York, or Dubai

I stayed at the Iveagh Garden Hotel during my one-night stay in Dublin and it was perfect. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

Why you should stay at this Dublin hotel - peaceful yet prime location

Everyone’s heard of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish celebration to honour the patron saint of Ireland - but have you heard of St. Brigid’s Day? (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I visited Ireland to celebrate its new bank holiday - and goddess

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