When it pays to plan ahead
Introduction
Sometimes it pays to book early, as these hand-picked holidays prove. With everything from hotel discounts to best-in-class airfares, they represent the very best of our holiday offers where the early bird really is the winner. Browse below for inspiration, then contact our specialists for expert advice and to tailor-make your trip.
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Early Bird offer – Save up to £840pp
Book by: 18 July 2025
Set in 296 acres of lush and rare vegetation, next to two of Mahé’s most beautiful beaches and the marine national park, this luxurious resort is the envy of the Seychelles Islands.
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Exclusive early booking offer – Save up to £1,570pp
Book by: 24 July 2025
Framed by the pretty hues of spring, this luxury cruise includes everything from days exploring the city sights of Tokyo, Seoul, and Shanghai to scenic stops in beautiful Kochi and Beppu.
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Early booking offer – Save up to £1,470pp
Book by: 28 July 2025
Experience wild landscapes and unique cultures on this off-the-beaten-track voyage taking in the highlights of Iceland and Greenland with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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Early booking offer – Save up to £450pp
Book by: 18 July 2025
Turn out from Cape Town’s welcoming charms, golden-sand beaches and iconic skyline to taste your way through South Africa’s finest vineyards in the endlessly rolling Winelands before discovering the world’s best land-based whale watching in Hermanus.
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Early booking discount on select travel dates – Save up to £1,000pp
Book by: 18 July 2025
A culturally enriching journey, this comprehensive escorted tour of Japan reveals a diverse and fascinating nation, taking in spectacular nature and centuries-old culture both on and off the beaten track.
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Early booking offer for 2026 voyage – Save up to £2,865pp
Book by: 08 August 2025
Taking in Niagara Falls, Mackinac Island and more, this is your chance to explore the Great Lakes of Canada and the United States with Ponant on a Smithsonian Journeys expedition cruise.