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 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 2025 departure savings – Save up to £795pp
Book by: 30 April 2025
After a stay in a canal-side palace, reached by private water taxi, indulge with bar-car drinks and fine dining as you sweep across the snow-dusted Alps and through the heart of western Europe.
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Exclusive early booking offer – Save up to £2,040pp
Book by: 30 April 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: 30 April 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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April bookings special savings – Save up to £635pp
Book by: 30 April 2025
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.