At this time of year, we often receive calls from clients wondering where best to go on holiday in the not-too- distant future - somewhere with sun, offering good value for money but without compromising on a certain standard and style of accommodation. So here is a selection that has been hand picked for travel in March, April and May where the weather is pleasant, the beaches uncrowded and where there are some exceptional savings available.
OBEROI SAHL HASHEESH,
HURGHADA, EGYPT
Superior Deluxe suites & Grand suites with private pool
March is one of the most pleasant times of the year to visit the Red Sea coast, with temperatures averaging 25 degrees and the sea at its clearest. Set amongst acres of private beach and hills and just a short drive from Hurghada, the Oberoi is the first all-suite luxury resort on the coast. Stay 7 nights, pay for 6 and receive 1 complimentary dinner and 2 massages per person. Cost is £915 B&B (per person). Book by 31st March.
CAPE TOWN AND SABI SANDS SAFARI SOUTH AFRICA
One&Only CapeTown - view of Table Mountain.
Explore Cape Town in all its splendour from its first class restaurants and wineries to delightful peninsular beaches and countryside. It's high summer in the Cape from now until mid May with a perfect Mediterranean climate. Stay at the One&Only Waterfront Hotel for 4 nights, then fly to the Kruger National Park and stay at Ulusaba, Sir Richards Branson's luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sands, for 4 nights on an all inclusive basis. The lodge has a pool, glorious spa, a gym, tennis courts and of course big 5 guided game drives and safari activities. This combination offers 8 nights for the price of 6 and a 10% reduction at One&Only Cape Town. Valid 01-22 March & 08 April to 31 May 2013. Prices are from £3030.00 per person.
Waterhole at Ulsaba, Sabi Sands,Kruger National Park.
OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA
Few places match the Okavango Delta's appeal, where the Okavango river spills into the the vast dry Kalahari desert to create a lattice work of channels, islands and lagoons. The best time to visit is between April and October, when the animals and wonderful bird life are drawn to the water sources. On safari, experience top guiding on foot or from a boat, mokoro punt or 4x4. Night drives are also available. Exclusive lodges and camps offer delicious food and luxury comfort. Costs are from £3395 per person for 7 nights including complimentary internal flights for 4 nights at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp and 3 nights at &Beyond Sandibe Lodge including full board, local drinks and game viewing activities. These are top safari lodges with 1st class guiding. Valid until 31st December 2013
Black Rhino at sundown - Moremi Reserve, Okavango Delta.
