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Get me out of here: our pick of the week's best travel deals
From self-catering in Wales to a luxury week on the beach in Thailand

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Now
Brecon Cottages is offering discounts on many of its self-catering properties in Wales. For example, Savona in Crickhowell sleeps six in three bedrooms and costs £350 per week commencing 16 or 23 April. Surrounded by a mature garden, the cottage is well-placed for exploring the Black Mountains and South Wales Valleys. breconcottages.com
Soon
With the rand at a low against sterling, it’s a great time to visit South Africa. Acacia Africa is offering a seven-day trip that takes in Kruger National Park, Johannesburg, the coastal city of Durban and the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary in Swaziland for £260pp. The trip departs 25 June and includes transport, camping accommodation, most meals and a guide but not international flights. acacia-africa.com
Later
STA travel has a seat sale on Cathay Pacific flights. Book by Wednesday for fare to Asia, Australia and New Zealand that start at £349pp return. For example, a flight to Brisbane departing Manchester on 22 October and returning a week later costs £687pp. The fares are valid for travel between now and 7 December. statravel.co.uk
Deals of the week
Under £200
Soak up the spring sunshine in Mallorca with Airtours for £152pp. The island is currently enjoying highs of around 20C. If you can fly imminently, the company has a package that flies from Gatwick on Sunday, 17 April and stays in Alcudia for a week’s self-catering at the Alcudia Garden Aparthotel, which has a pool and is a short walk from the beach. Book through thomascook.co.uk
Under £500
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park in Devon is offering discounts on family holidays during May half term. A three-night break from 27 May costs £262 for a recently-refurbished “silver” category one-bedroom apartment sleeping four. The park has plenty of activities on-site including a surf simulator, bowling alley, high ropes course, cinema, gym, tennis and children’s clubs. woolacombe.co.uk
Under £1,000
Spend a luxury week in Thailand for £999pp. The offer, with Turquoise Holidays, includes flights from Heathrow between 10 May and 14 July, transfers and accommodation with breakfast at the five-star Sarojin resort in Khao Lak. Book by Friday. turquoiseholidays.co.uk
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