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Don’t bank on BBQ weather this holiday weekend

17th August 2010 Print

There are still some great late holiday deals available this August Bank Holiday and as the summer weather continues to be as unreliable as ever, now is the perfect time to get some last minute summer sun.

Whether you decide to stay close to home or head further afield, there are package holidays to suit all tastes – and at an affordable price. Here’s a round up of the best deals around…

Best for Couples – Sensatori Resort Mexico, Cancun – saving of £321 per person

Sensatori Mexico aims to give guests a full sensory work out.  Gourmet inclusive dining features a choice of six chic restaurants serving international and local cuisine and luxurious suites come as standard – complete with hot tubs, king-sized beds, large balconies, plasma TV’s and  DVD players. Whether you are seeking complete relaxation in the spa with bodywraps, massages and facials or fancy something a bit more active like kayaking or snorkelling in the stunning reefs, all of your senses are sure to be satisfied at this breathtaking resort.

Thomson offers fourteen night holidays in Mexico at the 5T Sensatori Mexico Resort in Cancun, on an all-inclusive basis, from £1169 per person based on two sharing, saving £321 per person. Departing on 25 August 2010 from Manchester airport, the price includes return flights, accommodation, transfers and all taxes and charges.

To book visit: thomson.co.uk/sensatori


Best for getting away from it all – Hotel Atlantica Golden Beach, Paphos – saving of £200 per person

Recently refurbished, the Hotel Atlantica Golden Beach makes for an ideal hideaway. Set on the coast, the resort sits beside a secluded pebble beach and offers picture perfect views across a picturesque bay. The large swimming pool takes pride of place and the health club and spa offer numerous activities and treatments to guarantee some R&R.  Nearby Kissonerga is a fifteen minute walk away and has a selection of quaint tavernas and shops in which to pass the time away.

Thomson offers seven night holidays in Cyprus at the 4T+ Hotel Atlantica Golden Beach in Paphos, on a half board basis, from £640 per person based on two sharing, saving £200 per person. Departing on 28 August 2010 from Birmingham airport, the price includes return flights, accommodation, transfers and all taxes and charges.

To book visit: thomson.co.uk


Best for Culture Vultures – Hotel Atlantic Palace, Sorrento – saving of £210 per person

Holidays in Sorrento offer an authentic Italian slice of life, with vespas weaving in and out of narrow, cobblestoned lanes and the heady scents of local cuisine wafting through the streets. Places like Pompeii, Capri and the Amalfi coast are all within easy reach and just beg to be explored. The Hotel Atlantic Palace offers a great base and is set on a hill just outside the town, offering dramatic views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounds. A private beach is within walking distance and the hotel restaurants give you a true taste of Italy’s most famous dishes.

Thomson offers seven night holidays in Italy at the 3T+ Hotel Atlantic Palace in Sorrento, on an all inclusive basis, from £565 per person based on two sharing, saving £210 per person. Departing on 27 August 2010 from London Gatwick airport, the price includes return flights, accommodation, transfers and all taxes and charges.

To book visit: thomson.co.uk