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 worldwide destinations. Book by 20 May 2025.
List of offers
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Early Bird offer - discount and upgrade to half-board – Save up to £840pp
Book by: 07 June 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: 31 May 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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Save up to 20% on selected dates in 2026 – Save up to £1,555pp
Book by: 31 May 2025
Join Uniworld for a luxury river cruise holiday to northern India. Created for culturally curious travellers, you'll enjoy a truly immersive experience, combined with stays at three opulent Oberoi hotels.
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Early booking offer – Save up to £450pp
Book by: 07 June 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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2026 departures - Early booking savings – Save up to £500pp
Book by: 30 June 2025
From the industrial splendour of Bilbao to the medieval quarters of historic Santillana del Mar, this luxury rail journey offers a taste of authentic Spain in style.
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Early booking offer – Save up to £575pp
Book by: 30 June 2025
Luxurious accommodation, a near-endless spread of fine-dining options and two kilometres of powdery white sands – for many, this is the finest resort in Mauritius.