Cruise to Antarctica or fly to Istanbul: Travel Deals

Where to go and what to see

The Faroe Islands are prime territory for the total eclipse (Getty)

Get me out of here...

Now... Escape to Barcelona

Usually fares on low-cost airlines rise very steeply before departure, but at this time of year you can still find bargains with a few days to go. Ryanair is selling return flights from Manchester to Barcelona on 30 September, flying back three days later, for £87. ryanair.com

Soon... Antarctica for less

November and December are prime time for cruises to Antarctica, but Discover The World is selling cut-price passages. A 12-day Classic Antarctica voyage, which also visits the South Shetland Islands, costs £2,630 per person, excluding flights. discover-the-world.co.uk

Later... The dark side of the Faroes

On 20 March next year, a total eclipse will be visible in parts of the far North Atlantic. The Faroe Islands are prime territory, and local shipping line Smyril has a voyage to ensure eclipse hunters have the maximum chance to see it. A berth in a shared cabin is €949 (£800). smyrilline.com

Deals of the week

Less than £200... Fly to Istanbul

Visit the city on the cusp of Asia at a price that's rarely seen. Turkish airline Pegasus has a short-term sale on flights from Stansted to Istanbul between 11 November 2014 and 28 March 2015. A return trip in March will cost £80 if you book before 26 September. flypgs.com

Less than £500... A week in the sun on Madeira

Even in early October, Madeira's southerly latitude means that the island has warm weather. Flying from Birmingham on 6 October, you can spend a week in an apartment at the four-star Four Views Monumental self-catering property for £370 per person. thomascook.com

Less than £1,000... Head Down Under via Indonesia

One reason Garuda Indonesia restarted flights from Gatwick to Jakarta this month is to tap into the busy UK-Australia market. The airline has London-Sydney fares of £911 return for travel in October, with a possible stopover on the island of Java. garuda-indonesia.com