Under £300

A sunny seven nights in Crete is available from £227pp with Thomas Cook (08701 111111). Stay at the three-star Agrabella Hotel in Hersonissos departing London Gatwick on 12 July.

Under £400

Fly to St Lucia for a Caribbean cocktail or two from £360pp with www.ebookers.com (0870 8146016). The new fare is on offer until 15 August. Flights are from Manchester with British Midland.

Under £800

To celebrate Independence Day, Premier Holidays (020 8515 4605) is offering reductions on three-night breaks to New York valid until next Sunday. The price of £749pp includes flights and room only at the Hotel Thirty Thirty.

Under £1,100

Charter a self-drive river cruiser and bag yourself a waterside seat at the Carrick-on-Shannon Regatta in Ireland. Boat hire costs £1,060 for a week in July (the boat sleeps four) with Connoisseur (0870 1605641).

Glamour and excitement beckons in Monaco if you book with Kirker Holidays (0870 112 3333). The short break specialist is offering six nights for the price of five, making the cost £1,099pp. The price includes accommodation with breakfast and flights from London and helicopter transfers.

Under £1,600

Experience dynamic yoga sessions in Le Marche, Italy, on a Beyond Retreats holiday (020 7226 4044). Dr John Briffa will be on hand to give nutritional advice. The retreat costs £1,595pp, which includes yoga tuition, all meals and transfers. Flights are not included.