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.
List of offers
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Early booking savings – Save up to £410pp
Book by: 31 January 2027
Considered to be one of the finest hotels in Crete, this member of Leading Hotels of the World features a superb spa, plenty of activities and a gorgeous location amid 40 acres of landscaped gardens on the island's stunning northeast coast.
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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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Early booking offer for selected departures – Save up to £1,245pp
Book by: 07 December 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.
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Early booking offer – Save up to £755pp
Book by: 28 February 2027
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 offer for selected departures – Save up to £765pp
Book by: 13 November 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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Exclusive savings and onboard credit offers – Save up to £2,720pp
Book by: 30 November 2026
Soak up the rich history and natural beauty of the Mediterranean while experiencing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury ocean travel, sailing from Rome to Venice via Malta, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia.