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.
British Airways Sale
The British Airways sale is now on, with superb savings to a wide range of destinations. Book by 29 September 2026.
List of offers
cruise offer
Early booking offer for selected dates – Save up to £2,325pp
Book by: 08 September 2026
Experience the Canadian Rockies aboard Rocky Mountaineer before sailing Alaska’s Inside Passage on a luxury Silversea cruise, combining rail adventure with ocean exploration in style.
cruise offer
Early booking offer for selected departures – Save up to £760pp
Book by: 30 September 2026
Sail among the treasures of Northern Italy in style on this all-inclusive cruise with Uniworld. Then, board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express for the ultimate rail-and-cruise pairing.
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Early booking offer – Save up to £500pp
Book by: 10 October 2026
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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Exclusive savings – Save up to £210pp
Book by: 30 November 2026
Take in the delights of Budapest with a luxury stay before the world’s greatest train sees you through rural Europe with gourmet meals and drinks in served in its iconic bar car.
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Save up to 30% of hotel rate plus half board upgrade
Book by: 30 September 2026
The beautiful sweeping beach and backdrop of gently rolling hills make Carlisle Bay the perfect haven for a truly memorable Caribbean holiday – it’s one of the best hotels in the region.
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Exclusive savings – Save up to £200pp
Book by: 30 November 2026
Take some extra time to indulge with one of the world’s most luxurious trains on a journey paired with a luxury stay amid the Gothic wonders of Prague.