Travel: Bargain Breaks

Prices for a seven-night western Mediterranean cruise start from 799pp. Sailing aboard Celebrity Constellation from Barcelona to Villefranche, Genoa, Florence, Pisa, Rome and Capri, the price is based on an inside stateroom and includes return flights from Edinburgh departing on 25 September.

Call 0800 916 6070 or visit www.cruisethomascook.com

Island in the sun

A seven-night break in Ibiza costs from 375pp. This includes accommodation at the three-star Anfora Playa in Es Cana on a half-board basis, and return flights from Glasgow departing on 18 September.

Call 0844 879 8191 or visit www.directholidays.co.uk

Thai me up

Ten nights in Thailand cost from 748pp, saving up to 294pp. The price includes return flights from London Heathrow departing between 23-30 September and accommodation at the Evason in Hua Hin on a bed and breakfast basis.

Call 0844 557 3870 or visit www.virginholidays.co.uk

This article first appeared in The Scotsman, Saturday September 11, 2010