Members of the Association of Independent Tour Operators (aito.co.uk) are currently offering some last-minute getaways with free extra nights. You can stay four nights in Cannes, for example, for the price of three, with Kirker Holidays (0870 4211201, kirkerholidays.com). Until July 6, four nights' B&B at the five-star Carlton Intercontinental costs £584pp instead of £678. Price includes return flights from a choice of regional airports.

Similarly, Sunvil Discovery (020-8758 4722, sunvil.co.uk) is offering five nights for the price of four in the elegant beach resort of Estoril near Lisbon. Accommodation is in Hotel Inglaterra, a renovated early 20th-century colonial mansion with a large swimming pool. The casino, sea, promenade and shops are all within a 10-minute walk. Price from £431pp including return flights with TAP Portugal from Heathrow.