Europe

UK: The Grand Touring Club (01449 737774, www.grand touringclub.co.uk) offers self-drive breaks in a choice of seven classic cars, including an Aston Martin DB6, Jaguar E-Type Roadster and a Ferrari Dino. Prices start at £360pp for a three-night break mid-week and include car hire, half-board accommodation, motor insurance, 24-hour breakdown cover, advice line and area route books.

Portugal: Save £82 on a seven-night golfing break between June 3 and July 6 at the five-star Le Meridien Dona Filipa hotel in the Algarve. The new price, £575pp, includes B&B accommodation, return flights, car hire and four rounds of golf. Visit www.ifyougolf.com /travelshop/deals/exclusive/

Turkey: Seven nights' B&B at the two-star Nur Hotel in Kalkan for the summer half-term week beginning May 25 costs from £269pp including return flights from Gatwick and Manchester (£12 extra). Jewel in the Crown Holidays (01293 533338, www.jewel holidays.com).

Cruise: Visit the locations of four of the seven ancient wonders - the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Pharos at Alexandria, the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Colossus of Rhodes - in a week aboard the high-speed Olympic Voyager departing every Saturday in May. Prices start from £1,319pp including return flights to Athens from most UK airports, all onboard meals and entertainment. Royal Olympic Cruises (0800 3583535, www.royalolympiccruises.com).

Middle East

Dubai: Three nights' B&B at the three-star Capitol Hotel cost £399pp (based on twin share) including British Airways flights from Heathrow. Valid May 1 to July 13. Quest Travel (0870 4445552).

Africa

South Africa: Five nights' B&B at Cape Town's Protea President Hotel or Protea Victoria Junction hotel costs £567pp including return schedule flights from London with SAA, transfers and bed and breakfast. Departing any Sunday between April 22 and June 30. Thomas Cook Holidays (01733 418 650).

Madagascar: Watch the total solar eclipse during a seven-night tour of the island departing June 15. The price, £1,699 (single supplement £385), includes Air France flights from Heathrow, half-board accommodation and the services of a tour manager and local guide. Ancient World Tours (07071 222950, www.ancient.co.uk).

Asia

Thailand: Departing Heathrow between May 1 and July 31, a three-night stay at the three-star Amari Atrium in Bangkok followed by 10 nights at the Cholchan in Pattaya costs from £529pp including return flights and transfers. Kuoni (01306 747000, www.kuoni.co.uk).