Holidays
Greece
The film of Louis de Berniere's bestselling Captain Corelli's Mandolin is currently being shot on Cephalonia, despite the heatwave. Join the action with Direct Line Holidays (020 8239 3399) who have reduced the price of holidays on the island from 30 July to 20 August and are highlighting one week (down to £299 from £470) and two weeks (down to £399 from £560) at the Marina Anna apartments in Trapezaki.
Canada
To really cool off fly to within 32 miles of the Arctic Circle with Wildlife Worldwide in search of polar bears in the far north of Canada. An extra 15 day trip is scheduled for 2 August and the price (£3,995) includes flights, light aircraft charters, wilderness accommodation and an expert polar bear guide. Call 020 8667 9158 for details.
Galapagos
If it is tortoises that tickle your fancy then take Darwin's Discovery Cruise to the Galapagos islands and save £100. Travellers will have expert guidance from the Galapagos Conservation Trust and the Charles Darwin Research Centre. The trip departs 23 September (returning 6 October) and costs £2,875 with proceeds going to the Conservation Trust.Contact Discovery Initiatives on 01285 810 621.
Corsica
Specialist operator Corsican Places still has some availability on the Dominica apartments in Propriano as featured in last week's Escape . They are within easy walking distance of the port and only 500 metres from the beach. One week departing 27 August will be £498 per person including flights and car hire and there are further dates in August and September. For more information call Corsican Places on 01424 460046.
Flights
Europe
Flights with British Midland and usit Campus to destinations all over Europe start from £65 (to Dublin). Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Madrid and Milan are all £79, while Budapestcan reached for just £139. Call 0870 240 1010 or try www.usitcampus.co.uk but don't forget you have to a student or under 26 to take advantage of the offers.
America
Book before 24 July for return flights in September to Miami (£315), San Francisco (£389), New York (£279) and Washington (£315). Flights from Heathrow or Gatwick. Book with Bon Voyage (0800 316 0194).
