Great getaways: £2,012 deals, Iceland, Transylvania and island escapes

Olympic gold

As tonight's closing ceremony prepares to bring the Olympic Games to a triumphant end, Kuoni has launched some deals priced at £2,012. They are for two people, and examples include a seven-night flit to Bermuda, staying at the Grotto Bay Beach Resort (room only), with BA flights from Gatwick for departures between 27-29 November (kuoni.co.uk).

Into the abyss

Make the most of the August bank holiday. Departing on 24 August, VJV has a four-night "Land of Fire and Ice" tour of Iceland for £895pp. It takes in the geysers and glaciers of the Golden Circle and the waters of Blue Lagoon, with B&B at the Borgartun Guest House, guides, transport throughout and Icelandair flights from Heathrow (vjv.com).

Trek Transylvania

This year marks the centenary of Bram Stoker's death. Discover the landscape that inspired Dracula, with a week-long walking holiday in Romania. The "Alps of Transylvania" small group tour is offered by Walks Worldwide for £655pp and next departs on 8 September. It includes accommodation in mountain huts, most meals, guides and transport, but not flights (walksworldwide.com).

Island escape

Hayes & Jarvis has a week in the Maldives for £1,329pp. Departing on 1 Nov, it includes Emirates flights from Gatwick via Dubai to Male, seaplane transfers and all-inclusive at the Meeru Island Resort on Meerufenfushi island. The hotel offers chalet-style bungalows, several pools, a Padi dive centre and excursions such as sunset cruises (hayesandjarvis.co.uk).

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