This week's bargain deals

May 10 2009 by Gordon Barr, Sunday Sun

DEVON . . . £79: Price is per person for a week’s stay at Bedford Cottage (sleeps four), a comfortable, cosy property near Tavistock in Devon with The Garden House – from Alan Titchmarsh’s “must see” list – less than a mile away. Arriving May 16, the price is from £79pp (£315 total) . . . a 20 per cent saving. Call Classic Cottages on 01326-555 555 or visit www.classic.co.uk

CRETE . . . £874: Explore (0844-499 0901, www.explore.co.uk) offers eight days’ rambling through ravines, canyons and Europe’s longest gorge (six to eight-hour hike) far from the usual tourist traps, for £874pp, including flights (Gatwick – regional connections available), all transportation, seven nights’ B&B and the services of a tour leader. Departs May 26.

MOROCCO . . . £760: Save £141pp with Kirker Holidays (020-7593 2283, www.kirkerholidays.com) offers three nights for the price of two at the five-star L’Heure Bleue, in the heart of the medina in the unspoilt seaside town of Essaouira. Prices from £760pp – a saving of £141 pp – including return flights to Marrakech (regional departures), private car transfers to/from the hotel, and three nights’ B&B. Offer valid on departures until May 31.

CHINA . . . £3685: Save £360pp with Journeys of Distinction (01704-883000, www.jod.uk.com) offers The Very Best of China 21-day escorted tour from £3685pp – a saving of £360pp – including flights, B&B accommodation with some dinners, transfers, luxury coach travel with experienced guide, a tour manager from the UK and some excursions. The tour from Beijing to Hong Kong takes in Xian, the Yangtze River, Shanghai and Guilin. Departing September 13.

GALAPAGOS CRUISE . . . £2605: Save £300pp. Book by June 30 with Sunvil Traveller – real Latin America (0208-758 4774, www.sunvil.co.uk) is offering savings on a seven-night cruise on the 210ft, 26-cabin passenger boat, Eclipse. Price from £2605pp (two sharing) including full board, guided shore excursions, complimentary use of snorkelling equipment and wetsuits, return Quito-Galapagos flights and a year’s membership of the Galapagos Conservation Trust. Valid for sailings until August 22 excluding May 30 to June 13.