It really does pay to book ahead

Wondering when's the best time to book your next holiday? It could be right now. When it comes to certain destinations, it really does pay to book early, allowing you a stress free build-up to your holiday. Select from the best hotels, pick-off the best flight deals and, get in before availability disappears. Individually selected by our experts, whether you're looking to book that special hotel which sells out early every year, planning ahead for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, or just need a little more time to pay off your dream holiday; below, the early bird really is the winner.

British Airways Sale

The British Airways Sale is now on, with superb savings to a wide range of worldwide destinations. Book by 25 January 2025.

Bear Watching at Knight Inlet Lodge

8-day tailor-made break from £3,670 pp incl. flights

Go in search of bears at one of the world’s best grizzly viewing sites. Enjoy everything from expert-led bear watching tours, to forest hikes and the chance to spot bald eagles and kayak on pristine waters.

Rovos Rail, Victoria Falls & Cape Town

14-day tailor-made holiday from £7,995 pp incl. flights

Explore the highlights of Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa in style as you cruise under the world’s largest waterfall, enjoy a pair of luxury safaris, explore vibrant Cape Town and indulge aboard Rovos Rail.

The Ghan & Kangaroo Island

13-day tailor-made rail holiday from £6,335 pp incl. flights

Travelling from south to north, this tailor-made trip marries one of the world’s greatest rail journeys with tropical Darwin, Adelaide’s heritage and the wildlife of Kangaroo Island.

Portugal's Douro River Valley aboard MS Estrela, APT Travelmarvel

Douro Discovery with APT Travelmarvel

8-day river cruise from £3,195 pp incl. flights

Explore the rich history and world-leading wines of northern Portugal and Spain on this superb-value APT Travelmarvel cruise, sailing aboard MS Estrela along the picturesque Douro River.

Canyon Country & National Parks fly-drive

16-day tailor-made self-drive from £4,015 pp incl. flights

This epic fly-drive brings you right among some of the USA's most spectacular wilderness, from the Wild-West grandeur of Monument Valley to the world-wonder beauty of the Grand Canyon.

Grand Tour of Egypt with Sanctuary Retreats

10-day river cruise holiday from £5,930 pp incl. flights

Explore the ancient treasures of Egypt in style, combining a Sanctuary Retreats Nile river cruise with a full spread of expert-led tours and stays at two of the country's most iconic hotels.