Best Value Long-Haul Destination Slashes Autumn Prices to Boost Bookings Further

    BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, August 22, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sri Lanka is this year's big success story: official tourist figures show UK visits up 51 per cent this July compared to last, while long-haul specialist Hayes & Jarvis (0871 664 0246) reports that forward bookings for winter and next summer are already up more than 50 per cent, on the back of substantial discounting by airlines and hoteliers. So whether it is to relax on a sandy palm-fringed beach, explore temples and World Heritage Sites, learn about the tea-making process or to meet orphaned elephants, Sri Lanka is shaping up to be one of the best value destinations available to cash-strapped UK tourists.

Holidaymakers who can book by 31 August can make savings of up to 30 per cent on trips in October. Prices start from just GBP649 for a seven-night All Inclusive holiday and GBP699 for a two-week B&B break.

Book before the end of August and save GBP100 on a one-week All Inclusive holiday at the recently refurbished Mermaid Hotel & Club, now available for just GBP649 per person (saving 13 per cent including one free night), departing on 1 October. Located in tropical gardens on Kalutara beach, the three-star hotel has two swimming pools, a spa, gym and a range of activities, from yoga to water polo. The package includes seven nights' All Inclusive accommodation, Etihad Airways flights from London Heathrow and transfers.

Or save 22 per cent on a two-week holiday at the four-star Riverina Hotel on Beruwela beach, available for the reduced price of GBP699 per person (saving GBP200pp including seven free nights), if booked by 31 August. Featuring a large swimming pool, the beachfront hotel offers spa treatments, a selection of restaurants and bars, and water-sports at a nearby marina. Departing on 1 October, the package includes 14 nights' B&B accommodation, Etihad Airways flights from London Heathrow and transfers.

The largest saving on offer for holidaymakers booking this month is on a two-week break at the five-star Heritance Ahungalla. Designed by the legendary architect Geoffrey Bawa, the contemporary hotel is set on one of the Sri Lanka's finest beaches and has two swimming pools, tennis courts, a spa and gym. Priced at GBP769 per person - a saving of 30 per cent (GBP326pp) including seven free nights, the package includes 14 nights' B&B accommodation, Etihad Airways flights from London Heathrow on 4 October and transfers.

For more information on Sri Lanka holidays, as well as other popular destinations including luxury Maldives holidays and holidays to Mauritius visit www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk.

Hayes & Jarvis specialise in offering luxury holidays and luxury hotels.

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