Great holiday deals and packages

Enjoy a great break with these holiday deals and packages

Maldives

Bend it like Michael Owen this autumn

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is welcoming footballing legend Michael Owen for an exclusive kids’ football camp this autumn. ‘Football Camp with Michael Owen’ takes place from October 20 to 23, 2025, and offers youngsters the chance to train with the former England striker who has played for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City. The camp includes coaching sessions on the resort’s football pitch with a grand finale awards ceremony on October 24. The camp is free for children aged 15 years and under and who are staying at the resort during this time. Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort was recently awarded Best Dive Resort; further on-site activities include an AvaniKids club and Teens Club, sea bob, jet ski, e-surfboards, glass-bottom kayaks, sunrise yoga, tennis coaching and workout sessions at AvaniFit.

Rooms start from US$1,000 per night for a family of four in a two-bedroom Beach Front Pavilion (half board). 

Thailand

The resort opens on Koh Phi Phi in May

Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering special launch rates at its latest property, Centara Villas Phi Phi Island. The villa retreat is set to open on May 1, a sanctuary located in the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea. The resort offers an infinity pool, direct access to the ocean from the resort deck, a spa, a variety of dining options and activities for families. The island resort is a two-hour ferry ride from Phuket. Complimentary package extras include daily breakfast for two, a daily resort credit of THB500, early check-in and late check-out and if you book a minimum of three consecutive nights, you can enjoy complimentary round-trip boat transfers from Tonsai Pier in Phuket.

From now until October 31, 2025, special rates start from THB5,500 per night.

Thailand

Relax in beautiful Chiang Mai

Explore Bangkok and the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai with 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts’ ‘Tale of Two Thai Cities and the Land of the Lotus’ package. Stay at the stunning 1800s colonial teak all-villa property in Chiang Mai, 137 Pillars House, and the 137 Pillars Suites & Residences in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district. The package includes a 30% discount on direct bookings for all suite categories in Bangkok and a 25% discount on direct bookings for all suite categories in Chiang Mai, with a minimum two-night stay in each property. Complimentary extras include round trip airport transfers, personal butler service and daily breakfast for two, plus a 15% discount on food and soft drinks, a complimentary 60-minute Thai or aromatherapy massage for two and rooftop sundowners (Bangkok property only). 

Rates start at US$565 per night (less 25%) at 137 Pillars House and US$550 per night (less 30%) at 137 Pillars Suites and are valid until October 31.