Sail through the credit crunch storm with a bargain break away

Brits may be feeling the pinch with the credit crunch but this doesn’t mean a holiday is off the cards. Escape the UK’s gloomy weather with a holiday that exploits current exchange rates and some of the best value deals on offer to get the most bang for your holiday buck.

Steve Norris, Head of Marketing at Flight Centre says: “Of course costs are at the forefront of all our minds, but with some astute planning and the right advice from travel specialists, you can still find an unbeatable holiday deal to suit your budget.”

With this in mind, Flight Centre’s travel experts have picked out a selection of destinations where your pound packs a punch.

To book any of these deals, visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

Turkey beach holiday – seven nights from £285
Turkey is set to become this year’s top family holiday destination, taking advantage of its position outside the Eurozone and offering some of the best family holiday packages around.

Flight Centre is offering a seven-night stay at the 3* Majestic hotel, Olu Deniz from £285 per person. This deal includes return airfare, return transfers and is based on two people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis. This deal is valid for travel between 18 Sep and 30 Sep and is bookable until 10 Aug.

Sharm el Sheikh Beach – seven nights from £399
With the Pound remaining strong against the US Dollar, consider destinations that trade in this currency - Egypt accepts US Dollars as well as Egyptian Pounds. Visiting this dual currency destination will stretch your holiday budget further.

Flight Centre is offering an all-inclusive package to Sharm el Sheikh from £399 per person staying at the 4* Saint George Three Corners Resort. This deal includes return airfare and is based on two people sharing. This deal is valid for travel between 1 Nov and 30 Nov and is bookable until 15 Aug.

Dubai city break – four nights from £469
Dubai continues to grow in popularity with British holiday-makers and with so many top quality hotels and resorts, bargain holidays can be found. The abundance of duty free shops also offer plenty of opportunity for some retail therapy.

Flight Centre is offering the Dubai city break, a four-night stay at the 4* Residence by Le Meridien from £469 per person. This deal includes return airfare and is based on two people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis. This deal is valid for travel between 1 Sep and 27 Sep and is bookable until 30 Aug.

Orlando villa with pool – seven nights from £519
The theme parks of Orlando remain a firm favourite with the British public and Florida is one of the most searched for holiday destinations on the Flight Centre website. The strong Pound against the Dollar means a trip to the States is all the more appealing.

Flight Centre is offering seven nights’ accommodation in a two bedroom villa with private pool in the Kissimmee area. This deal includes return airfare and is based on four people sharing. This deal is valid between 1 Nov and 30 Nov and is bookable until 15 Sep.

Thailand Beach Holiday – seven nights from £595
Thailand offers some of the most spectacular scenery and beaches in the world and many Brits are now considering long-haul destinations to get their sun, sea and surf fix for the summer. This Thailand beach holiday offers a great deal.

Flight Centre is offering a seven night stay at the 3* Loma Resort and Spa Hotel from £595 per person. This deal includes return airfare and is based on two people sharing on bed and breakfast basis. This deal is valid between 1 Sep and 30 Sep and is bookable until 31 Aug.