Great getaways: Costa Rica, Turkish cruise, Cognac and a summer sale

Costa Rica

Journeys of Distinction has an "Early Bird Saver" offer on a range of worldwide escorted tours. One example is the 11-day trip to Costa Rica, which visits several national parks, for £1,955 per person. It departs on 6 October with Iberia flights from Heathrow via Madrid and includes B&B in jungle lodges and guesthouses. Sale ends 30 April. (Jod.uk.com)

Turkish cruise

This summer, navigate the bays and caves of Turkey's Lycian coast on a traditional gulet boat for £899 per person. The week-long cruise with Exodus includes all meals, activities such as kayaking and visits to several archaeological sites. Flights are with Thomson from Gatwick to Dalaman on either 9 July or 27 August. (Exodus.co.uk)

Cognac

Kirker Holidays has a three-night trip to the vineyards of Cognac for £418 per person. It includes B&B at Le Logis du Paradis, a beautiful former distillery in the Charente Valley, along with BA flights from Gatwick to Bordeaux, and car hire for the duration. The deal is valid for departures up until 27 April. (Kirkerholidays.com)

Summer sale

Citalia currently has a sale on summer holidays to Italy, which continues until Tuesday. Popular city breaks include a three-night jaunt to Venice for £299 per person with B&B at the four-star Hotel Bonvecchiati and flights from Gatwick in July. Longer holidays are offered to the glorious lake region and the enchanting Amalfi Coast. (Citalia.com)