Skegness beckons. Save over £40 on the cost of a four-night break between 1-5 September for a family of four staying in self-catering accommodation with Butlins (0870 242 0870 quote ref 555). There are also savings on optional half-board accommodation. Phone for specific deals.
Under £200
Enjoy the continuing Euro heatwave at the annual Sand Sculpture Festival in Bruges with a two night B&B break courtesy ShortBreaks (020 8402 0007). Depart 22 or 29 August for the four star air-conditioned Hotel Aragon for just £149 including return travel with Eurostar.
Take advantage of cheaper hotels and a quieter Paris during August with Direct Line (0870 167 2277). Travelling Eurostar with two nights at the smart, central three-star Hotel Jardin de Villiers is just £164 until the end of this month.
Under £300
Savour the past in the historic Swedish city of Uppsala. Three nights' hotel accommodation and scheduled flights from Heathrow with Regent Holidays (0117 921 1711) is currently available for £273.
Until 31 August Bridge Travel (0870 191 7287) has £130 off three nights' B&B at the five-star Le Méridien Bristol in Warsaw. The price is £293 including Heathrow flights and one-way hotel transfer.
Under £400
During September Bridge the World (0870 444 1716) has four nights in Los Angeles for £389 including flights with North West Airlines and room only accommodation at the Furama Hotel, located between the beaches of Marina del Rey and Santa Monica.
August Bank Holiday in Rome for £379 includes three nights at the four star Gigelio Del Opera Hotel with breakfast and BA flights from Heathrow. Available through Major Travel (020 7393 1069).
Under £600
Cornish Traditional Cottages (01208 821666) still have availability week beginning 30 August, in particular Hobbys near Tintagel, Tor Barn at Pendeen and Sunnybank with views over Boscastle. With room for between four and eight people prices range from £432 to £524 for the week.
Under £700
Seafarer (0207 406 1747) has an eight day Greek island hopping cruise departing 30 August in its 24-cabin Viking Star. Starting and ending in Corfu it also takes in Kefalonia, Ithaca, Lefkas, Parga, Paxi and Lefkimi. Price of £649 includes return UK flights, half board and transfers.
14 nights in Cyprus at Coral Bay's Coral Beach Hotel with First Choice (0870 750 0001) is now £699, a saving of £362. It includes flights from Cardiff on 27 August.
Over £700
Fire an interest in volcanoes by heading to Sicily and the Aeolian Islands for a week of mountain walking and exploration. The price of £769 includes flights, all other transport, accommodation with breakfast and a group leader. Travelbag (01420 541007) is the company and 13 September the date of departure.
Two weeks for one at beautiful Fiore e Macchgia, a two-bedroomed house in the Gulf of Valinco, Corsica, from 24 August. The price of £850 includes flights from Gatwick, car hire and 14 nights' accommodation. Simpsons (020 8392 5851).
