Bring on the summer!
Last updated at 09:32 27 May 2004
Split to lovely Croatia from £344
Two red hot British summers in a row was always going to be a big ask so the news that meteorologists are predicting a 'mediocre' summer at home comes as little surprise.
The only sure-fire way of guaranteeing a week in the sun is to head overseas.
We've got all you need to plan a perfect summer escape including world weather forecasts, detailed destination guides and our sun factor calculator, which tells you exactly how much sun protection your skin needs.
If you haven't your booked your summer holiday yet here's a taster of what's still available:
Croatia from £344 Book a spot on the Adriatic for crowd-free sunshine. Croatian Affair are offering Villa Marsha, an eight-bedroomed apartment close to mainland Trogir from £344 per person. Prices include a swimming pool and jacuzzi, flights and car hire. Call 020 7385 7111 or visit www.croatianaffair.com. • Croatia weather • Country guide • Write a Reader review
Luxury getaways to Florida Universal Studios in Orlando launch their latest high-thrill ride, The Revenge of the Mummy, in May. Jetsave have seven-night holidays to the Sunshine State for £875 per person in June. Prices include accommodation at the Royal Pacific Resort Hotel at Universal Studios, return flights and car hire. Call 0870 161 3403 or visit www.jetsave.co.uk. • Florida weather • Orlando guide • Latest dollar rates
Antigua from £240 per person Toad Hall Caribbean has villas in Antigua for around £240 per person staying at Tamarind House, a private villa with a pool on the south of the island. Rentals from June 1 cost £962 per week based on four sharing. British Airways flights to Antigua in June start from £570 for a return ticket, www.britishairways.co.uk. • More Caribbean deals • Antigua guide • Hotel reviews
Rural Ibiza from £641 The Real Spain have cut 15 per cent off brochure prices for departures until 31 October. A seven-night stay at the ten-room Casa Naya hotel, 12 miles from Ibiza town, costs £641.75 offering a saving of £755. Price includes accommodation, return flights and car hire. Call 020 8686 3638 or visit www.therealspain.org.uk. • Ibiza guide • Picture gallery • Review rural Ibiza
Post-Euro 2004 villa breaks If you think Euro 2004 might whet your appetite for Portugal, book a break now while prices are low. Villa Select have 20 per cent off properties in Albufeira for departures in July. Hiring Casa Oliveira, a two-bedroom villa outside the Portuguese village of Guia costs £920 per week (saving £230). Call 01789 764909 or visit www.villaselect.com. Monarch fly to Portugal from £110, visit www.fly-crown.co.uk. • Algarve guide • Weather updates • Portugal gallery
Gulet cruising in Turkey Take a seven-night cruise around Turkey's spectacular coastline in one of the country's famous almond-shaped boats. Fly from London Gatwick on 21 June and sail from Bodrum. Prices are based on two sharing full-board boat accommodation. Call Cosmos on 0870 443 1823 or visit www.cosmos.co.uk • Bodrum guide • Weather in Turkey • Latest exchange rates
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