Under £350

Take a weekend break to the Isles of Scilly. A two-night stay (Friday and Saturday) with Pride of Britain Hotels (01720 422090; www.prideofbritainhotels.com hotels) at the prestigious St Martin's on the Isle hotel costs £340pp for a sea-view room with dinner and breakfast.

Under £450

A stunning hillside house in Corfu is available for a week for eight to share. 'Gallini' can be booked with CV Travel (0870 606 0013; www.cvtravel.co.uk) and costs £432pp. This includes return flights from Gatwick or Manchester, transfers and a welcome hamper.

Under £700

Crystal Italy has a week's half-board stay at the Hotel San Michele in Capri for £659pp, departing 26 August. Crystal holidays (0870 888 0233; www.crystalholidays.co.uk) price includes return flights from Gatwick and ferry transfers.

Under £800

Fancy some fresh air, fabulous food combined with great cycling in one of the most scenic parts of Europe? The Chain Gang Cycle Tours (01392 662262; www.thechaingang.co.uk) offers a week-long holiday exploring vineyards around Bordeaux. It takes place on 20 August and costs £740pp.

Under £1,100

Go on safari in Kenya with Kuoni (01306 747730; www.kuoni.co.uk). The adventure begins with two nights at the Diani Sea Resort before travelling by road to the first-class Satao Camp. Prices from £1,025pp all-inclusive, with flights and transfers.