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24th February 2009 Print
Far-flung destinations such as South Africa, Kenya and Egypt will offer more bang for your buck this year than many traditional European hotspots. Leading UK Tour Operator Thomson Worldwide is offering fabulous holidays to all of these destinations to ensure you get the most out of the pound this year.

Cape Town, South Africa – Save £100 per person
Thomson Worldwide offers 4 nights at the 3 star Cape Town Ritz Hotel, Cape Town from £499 per person. Price includes accommodation on a B&B basis, return flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways and transfers.

The Cape Town Ritz hotel is conveniently situated just off Sea Point’s vibrant main street and located close to the city’s scenic beaches, the famous Sea Point Promenade and the V&A Waterfront.

From museums and historic sites to scenic drives and beaches, Cape Town has plenty to offer visitors in the way of attractions and excursions. The topless, hop on-hop off Explorer bus operates two routes with 13 stops each at sights within the central city as well as further afield in the suburbs. The city centre is easy to navigate on foot, and Table Mountain provides a point of reference anywhere in the city, making it difficult to get lost. At the very least, visitors usually include a trip up Table Mountain in the cable car on their itinerary, and many make time for an outing to Robben Island, Cape Point, the Winelands and of course any one of the city's many magnificent beaches.

Cape Town, South Africa – Save £100 per person
Thomson Worldwide offers 5 nights at the 4 Star Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, Cape Town from £819 per person. Price includes accommodation on a B&B basis, return flights with Qatar Airways from London Heathrow and also Hertz Group B car hire.

Situated at the entrance to the exciting V&A Waterfront, The Cullinan offers views of Table Mountain, the bustling harbour, the Waterfront and the city. The hotel complements the rich, cultural heritage of Cape Town with a timeless architectural tradition. Every aspect of the hotel denotes the special care that it offers in providing guests with efficient and discreet service.

Elegance and style is evident in the marbled foyer, with its majestic columns and lavish decor, rich furnishings and intricate metalwork. The guest rooms are spacious with luxury bathrooms, and offer views of either Table Mountain or the Waterfront.

This hotel provides a full range of services - from the elegant breakfast room and a la carte restaurant, to the ladies' cocktail bar. For the health conscious, the hotel has its own gym and for those who prefer a fresh water dip to the Atlantic ocean, the outdoor pool is ideal.

All inclusive Kenya – Save £257 per person
Thomson Worldwide offers 7 nights at the 3 star Diani Sea Lodge, Kenya from £549. Price includes accommodation on an all-inclusive basis, return flights from London Heathrow with Kenya Airways and transfers.

This superb low rise property boasts a collection of whitewashed bungalows and cottages surrounded by whispering palm trees and offers a prime location on the exotic Diani Beach. Furnished simply but with everything you need, the rooms open out onto a terrace overlooking the gardens or ocean. The lagoon pool is fringed by palms and banana trees while the gardens give way to a white sandy beach and its here you’ll find the hotel-run activities.

Facilities include a swimming pool with children’s pool, restaurant, bar and pool bar, evening entertainment, Kids’ Club, babysitting service, table tennis and tennis courts and beach volleyball and ocean excursions.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt – Save £376 per family of four
Thomson Worldwide offers 7 nights at the 5 Star Hyatt Regency Sharm, Sharm El Sheikh from £1,199 per adult and from £499 per child. Price includes accommodation on a b&b basis in a Sea View Room, return flights with Thomsonfly and transfers.

With a stunning elevated position this leading deluxe resort offers beautiful ocean views. A popular celebrity hideaway, the interiors are roomy and stylish and there is excellent diving and snorkelling found at ‘The Gardens’ diving site in front of the hotel. The famous Ras Mohamed National Park is just 30km away.

Family Offer: 2 Children (7-12 years) in a separate room will be charged single adult price.

Thomson Worldwide is renowned for its exceptional standards and quality of service and the Worldwide Value brochure showcases some of the best selling holiday offers around the world.

For bookings and more information, log on to Thomsonworldwide.com.