8 amazing holiday bargains we're booking this week

If you’re looking for a bargain break, here’s what we’re booking.

We’re just days away from launching our brand-new travel website, loveEXPLORING, so here’s a teaser of some of our favourite travel deals from this week.

For an island escape: 40% off 7 nights in Corfu (with flights)

If you need a little R&R, book this: for £400 per person, Sunvil are offering a seven-night break on the Greek island of Corfu, departing 5 June with flights from London Gatwick.

The trip includes self-catering, sea-view apartments in Kalami Bay, on the eastern side of the island overlooking Albania, which are just a five-minute walk from the beach and village. It’s the perfect location for a beach break, with the option to hire a boat to explore the island, or head over to the little-visited coast of Albania for a day trip. Seek out the Roman ruins of Butrint, an astonishingly well-preserved ancient city.

For a last-minute staycation: 20% off stays in the Forest of Dean (includes meals)

Book & stay by 31st of May to make the most of this excellent deal at the Tudor Farmhouse hotel in the Forest of Dean. From £490 – based on two people sharing – you’ll get three nights’ accommodation at this gorgeous countryside boutique hotel.

The price includes two three-course dinners, a cooked breakfast every day, one packed lunch and a local walking guidebook. Nearby, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley offer superb scenery; make a beeline for Puzzlewood, a fairytale-esque woodland area where gnarly roots are covered in green moss and you can explore via a labyrinth of mini bridges and staircases.

For a hot holiday: approx. £400pp Dubai break (with flights)

Jet off to the city of superlatives from around £400 per person. Lastminute.com are offering a three-night stay at the 5-star Dusit Thani Dubai with return flights from London Gatwick, departing 12 June.

Dubai is seriously hot at this time of year, but cooling off in one of the many mega malls, or on the observation deck of the world’s tallest building, is all part of the fun.

For a Stateside city break: stupidly low-cost flights to Pittsburgh

Flights to the USA just keep getting cheaper. WOW Air are launching a brand-new route to Pittsburgh in June with prices from just £140 one-way. This means you can get Stateside for under £300 if you manage to bag the lowest fares.

Pittsburgh has a world-class art scene – it was the birthplace of Andy Warhol, after all – and makes for an excellent family holiday, with its science centre, zoo and National Aviary.

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For a traditional stay: 55% off gorgeous mock Tudor Oxford cottage

Sykes Cottages is offering 55% off a week’s stay at Wroxton House in Oxford. An excellent base for exploring Oxford’s famous colleges, punting on the River Cherwell or just lunching at a riverside pub, the 1930s property has a gorgeous mock-Tudor façade and quaint interior.

The price includes seven nights’ self-catering accommodation for six people from Saturday 27 May – Saturday 3 June.

For a Caribbean escape: all-inclusive Dominican Republic holiday for less than £1,000

My Caribbean Holiday is offering a seven-night all-inclusive stay at the 5-star Now Larimar Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, from just £969 this November – saving 15%. The resort sits on the western side of the island and has a salon, spa, pool and gym.

This price is based on two adults sharing on an all-inclusive basis, flying with British Airways, departing from London Gatwick on 14 November 2017. Book by 22 May.

For a European city jaunt: Budapest trip from £169pp

Visit the ruin pubs and open air spas of Budapest with this exclusive offer from Lastminute.com. From £169 per person, spend two nights at the 4-star NH Budapest City with return flights from London Luton included, departing 5 June.

Budapest, capital of Hungary, is one of Europe’s grandest cities, with its Neo-Renaissance buildings – its parliament is particularly impressive – and the wide Danube river cutting through its centre.

For an Asian adventure: 40% off India & Thailand trip

In the latest Travelzoo Top 20, this trip to India and Thailand caught our eye. A whopping 40% discount makes this epic 19-night trip just £1,396 per person.

The price includes flights, transfers, accommodation and tours, and the trip starts in Delhi, explores some of Rajasthan’s top highlights before moving onto Agra – home of the Taj Mahal – ending in Thailand’s Phuket, via Bangkok.

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