Long Haul is the new Short Haul for a Late Summer Deal

The Med: Quite popular in August. 

As peak Summer Holiday season approaches, prospective holidaymakers can be categorised into two camps: Those who have booked and those who have not (we do not speak of the staycationer)

If you booked back in 2010, then you may have secured a good deal - but if you have left it late then you might find two weeks in Spain cost about the same as a 1 bed flat in a hipster neighbourhood. However, if you can manage a longer flight, there’s a good chance that a long haul holiday to the Far East, Caribbean or Mauritius will be cheaper than a short haul break so it really is worth broadening your horizons at this time of year.

Travel News

Democracy: not always a good thing

Government suggestions that a £15 congestion charge could be introduced for driving to Heathrow to reduce emissions has gone down like an unleaded balloon. Expect a commission to be formed with no final decision until at least 2047.  

P&O Cruises have launched a public campaign to get suggestions for the name of their newest and largest ship to be delivered in 2020. Some companies never learn so expect ‘Shippy McShipface’ to be the unofficial winner.

Events Diary

Benicàssim: get your towel down early

Festival Season is in full swing with a double header 13-16 July. In Spain, it’s the Benicàssim Festival including Stormy, Red Hot Chili Peppers & Kasabian amongst many more. Nearest airports are Reus and Valencia.

For something more chilled, try the Beats, Beers & Boogaloo festival in Croatia featuring bands, DJs and beers curated by Craig Charles. Nearest airports are Zadar and Split.


For something classical, the Verbier Festival runs 21 July-6 August with 60 concerts. Nearest airport is Geneva.

Featured Destination: Mauritius

Mauritius: ideal for kids, creoles and coconuts 

Mauritius: that’s the expensive, luxury island full of honeymooners? Actually, it can be all or none of these things as more and more people are finding out. It is also becoming very good value as many hotels fix their prices against the Pound rather than Dollar or Euro which has benefited UK tourists.

Mauritius is the classic Indian Ocean retreat where you can relax in a luxurious Resort on an All Inclusive package. Or you can go diving, sailing, golfing, hiking in the National Parks, shopping at the clothing retail outlets etc. Basically it is whatever holiday you want it to be.  

TRIP IDEA: May to December. Choose from one of the top quality East or West Coast resorts as a base to explore or for watersports, diving and golf or get away from it all at one of the remote North or South coast resorts. Add a stopover in Dubai with Emirates flights or combine with South Africa (4 hours to Johannesburg) on a longer trip.

Sign of the Week: Sound advice from Thailand

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David Sutherland, EyeLine Travel, Crawley; 10 July 2017
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