Six top destinations

Paris: £77

British Airways from Heathrow. Must be booked by October 2 and at least three days before travel. Valid for departures until March 31. Minimum stay one Saturday night, maximum one month. Trailfinders (020-7937 1234).

New York: £217.10

Air Canada from Heathrow via Toronto. Valid for departures November 1 - December 14. Full payment required at time of booking. Minimum stay seven days, maximum six months. Airline Network (01772 727272).

Los Angeles: £247

British Airways from Heathrow. Must be booked by October 2. Valid for departures November 1 - December 14. Minimum stay one Saturday night, maximum one month. Thomas Cook Flights Direct (0870 7520066).

Amsterdam: £92

British Airways from Gatwick. Valid for midweek departures until October 31 (weekends £109). Minimum stay one Saturday night or three other nights, maximum stay one month. Thomas Cook Flights Direct (0870 7520066).

Sydney: £559

Japan Airlines from Heathrow via Tokyo or Osaka. Valid for departures until October 31. No return flights permitted December 8 - January 13. No minimum stay, maximum one year. Far East Travel Centre (020-7414 8844).

Hong Kong: £409

Eva Air from Heathrow via Amsterdam. Valid for departures until November 30. Minimum stay six days, maximum six months. Thomas Cook Flights Direct (0870 7520066).

And the pick of the rest

Dubai: £288

Lauda Air from Heathrow or Manchester via Vienna. Valid for departures until October 24. All travel must be completed by October 31. Minimum stay seven days, maximum one month. Quest Travel (020-8547 3322)

Mexico City: £374

United Airlines from Heathrow via Chicago (stopover permitted for an extra £55). Valid for departures November 1 - 30. Minimum stay one Saturday night, maximum one month. Journey Latin America (020-8747 3108).

Antigua: £317

Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick. Valid for departures until November 29. Minimum stay one Saturday night, maximum three months. All travel must be completed by December 26. Going Places Direct (0161-908 7967).