Ride a steam train through tea gardens, go on safari, and sail on Kerala's backwaters

Majestic palaces, colourful markets, and exotic wildlife—see all in one holiday

Choose from six islands and travel until December. See our favourite TUI offers

Sail right into the heart of the Venetian Lagoon aboard a 6-star ship, with everything included

Stay in a 4-star hotel with great links to the city centre

Holiday like a real Italian with four nights on Ortigia, a UNESCO-listed island in Sicily

A restored 14th-century palazzo in Umbria, Rastrello offers "pure Italian charm in one of the country's most beautiful villages" ( Condé Nast Traveller ). Spend four nights here for £675 per person. That saves 13–25% compared to the direct prices. Stays include a cooking class and an olive oil tasting session. Travel is not included. We found direct flights to Florence (two hours' drive away) from £98* and car rental from £107. So, you could get a 4-night break from £827 per person.

Borgo Giusto Tuscany is a Medieval village nestled in the hills near Lucca. The property comprises original stone farmhouses surrounded by chestnut trees. You'll save 27–44% compared to the direct price. It's £171 for two nights and a nightly tourist tax of 2.50€ (approximately £2) per person is payable at the property, making the total price £179. Flights are not included, but we found direct return flights to Pisa (an hours' drive away) from £31, so you could get a 2-night stay including flights from £117 per person.

Spend two nights in a Michelin-listed 5-star hotel in Granada. A renovated 19th-century palace, Hospes Palacio de los Patos is in the historic centre of the city. Sample traditional tapas in Los Patos restaurant and unwind in Bodyna spa during your stay. We found savings of 27–29% on the direct price. Flights are not included, but we found one-stop return flights to Granada from £169, so you could get a 2-night stay including flights from £354 per person. Alternatively, ferries run from Portsmouth to Bilbao from £864 per car**. It's then around an 8.5-hour drive to the hotel.

Get away to Cordoba in style at the 5-star Hospes Palacio del Bailio. In the heart of the historic city, this chic property has one Michelin Key . Unwind by the outdoor pool surrounded by fruit trees and explore the remains of a Roman-era villa below the hotel. Two nights are £369, saving 19–23% on the direct price. Flights are not included, but we found direct return flights to Seville (90 minutes' drive away) from £88, and car rental from £57. So, you could get a 2-night stay including flights from £301 per person. Alternatively, ferries run from Portsmouth to Bilbao from £864 per car**. It's then around an 8.5-hour drive to the hotel.