Back to School... Time to Grab a September Holiday Bargain

    WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND, August 07, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- With the summer holidays in full swing and kids' pester power visible at every turn, it is no surprise that some people have decided to keep their feet firmly on home soil during August. A wise move, according to long haul specialist Hayes & Jarvis (0844 415 1918), which is highlighting the value on offer for those able to travel in September after the new school term begins.

From the Caribbean to the Far East, five-star Egypt to an adults-only retreat in the Maldives, H&J shows how savvy holidaymakers not tied to the school holidays can save as much as GBP740 per couple by delaying an August escape by just a few weeks. Prices start from just GBP669 per person for a one-week break.

Five-star Egypt GBP669 (GBP370 less than August): A one-week holiday at the five-star Grand Rotana Resort & Spa is available for GBP669 per person in September. Located on a private beach in Shark's Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, the resort has a choice of 11 restaurants and bars, Zen spa and swimming pool. The package includes B&B accommodation, Thomson flights from Gatwick on 12 September and transfers. The same package from 11 August costs GBP1,039 per person - September booking therefore saves 36 per cent on the August price.

Tropical Thailand GBP749 (GBP310 less than August): Set on the beach with three swimming pools, a spa, beach club restaurant and private cabanas, the four-star plus Pullman Pattaya Aisawan resort combines traditional Thai style and contemporary design. Departing on 25 September, a seven-night Thailand holiday package costs GBP749 per person, including B&B accommodation, Gulf Air flights from Heathrow and transfers. The same package (with Jet Airways flights) from 21 August costs GBP1,059 per person - September booking therefore saves 29 per cent on the August price.

Two weeks in Sri Lanka GBP959 (GBP300 less than August): Departing on 13 September, H&J is offering a 14-night holiday at Eden Resort & Spa on Sri Lanka's south-west coast for GBP959 per person. The four-star plus resort on Beruwela beach has a spa, swimming pool with swim-up snack bar and water-sports nearby. The package includes B&B accommodation, Jet Airways flights from Heathrow and transfers. The same package from 22 August costs GBP1,259 per person - September booking therefore saves 24 per cent on the August price.

Half Board Kenya GBP899 (GBP260 less than August): An eight-night stay at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is available for GBP899 per person. Situated north of Mombasa on Bamburi Beach, the four-star resort has five pools, including a tranquillity pool adjoining the Tulia Spa, three restaurants and evening entertainment. Departing on 21 September, the package includes Half Board accommodation, Kenya Airways flights from Heathrow and transfers. The same Kenya holidays package from 24 August costs GBP1,159 per person - September booking therefore saves 22 per cent on the August price.

All-Inclusive Caribbean GBP995 (GBP254 less than August): A one-week holiday at the Grand Pineapple Beach Resort Antigua from 1 September costs GBP995 per person. Set on the beach at Long Bay, the four-star resort has two swimming pools, a choice of restaurants and bars, tennis, water-sports and evening entertainment. The package includes All Inclusive accommodation, British Airways flights from Gatwick and transfers. The same package from 13 August costs GBP1,249 per person - September booking therefore saves 20 per cent on the August price.

Adults-only Maldives GBP1,399 (GBP150 less than August): For the ultimate 'Back to School' escape, a seven-night stay at the adults-only Komandoo Resort in the Maldives is available for GBP1,399 per person. Located in the Lhaviyani Atoll - a 45 minute seaplane flight from Male airport - the boutique-style four-star plus retreat has just 65 rooms, a spa, restaurant, water-sports and dive centre. This Maldives holiday package includes B&B accommodation, SriLankan Airlines flights from Heathrow on 8 September and seaplane transfers. The same package (with Qatar Airways flights) from 13 August costs GBP1,549 per person - September booking therefore saves 10 per cent on the August price.

Website: http://www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk/

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