Last minute
A suite in Mallorca
The four-star Puerto Azul Suite Hotel, in Mallorca, is your base for this last-minute dash for the sun, leaving on August 15. Hang out in the spacious pool or on the tree-lined promenade of Puerto Pollensa, a short walk away. The price is £689pp, based on two adults and two children sharing a suite, half-board, including flights from Gatwick (monarch.co.uk).
Next month
Five-star Thailand
Up for a week of five-star loafing at the white-sand Thai resort of Khao Lak? The curiously named Bangsak Merlin has a spa, beachfront dining and three large “free-form” pools, not to mention the larger free-form pool of the Andaman Sea. Prices for a pool-access room start at £702pp, B&B, including flights. Valid from September 12 (emiratesholidays.com).
Planning ahead
Lucy Worsley Rhine cruise
Meet the historian, TV presenter and author Lucy Worsley on this eight-day cruise. She’ll be signing complimentary copies of her book, Jane Austen at Home, as well as giving a talk. Scenic highlights of the trip, which sails from Cologne on October 12, include the Rhine Gorge, the Black Forest and Koblenz. From £1,249pp, full-board (thetimes.co.uk/lucy-cruise).