With an extra hour of daylight bringing us longer evenings there is every excuse to step out into the fresh air and make the most of the great outdoors this year. This month's great deals are guaranteed to put a spring in your step without breaking the bank balance.

Explore Spain’s northern frontier in style and stay at Casa al Canal at Empuriabrava. This stunning Villa comfortably sleeps up to 6 people with a private pool and is available from the end of May (including over the spring back holiday weekend) to the end of September. Empuriabrava itself is famed for its attractive system of canals, a busy marina and its beautiful beaches.
Prices start at just £1040 for one week.

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Set on the Temo river valley overlooked by the Serravalle Castle, Bosa Marina is the only riverside town in the entirety of Sardinia whilst simultaneously boasting a long and deep stretch of golden sand. Stay at Villa Malvarosa – a large 19th century villa that sleeps up to 15 people and is situated in a quiet, secluded spot with fantastic views. Hiring a car is recommended. Prices start at £2081 from June to October.
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If you are looking for variety, look no further. Lugano offers parks with sub-tropical plants along the lakeshore, classic Italian-style architecture, exclusive museums, mountains, lakes and a packed calendar of events –see the sights, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy “dolce far niente”. After a day spent on the lake, walking in the Verzasca valley or savouring the views from Monte Bre and Mont San Salvatore, enjoy a cool drink in one of the charming outdoor cafes on one of the many lively “piazzas” . To see the town at its best, visit in August or September when the “Blues to Bop” festival takes place in the traffic-free historic town centre. The music ranges from blues to pop via gospel and back to soul. Undeniably Swiss, but Italian in character…
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The Opera season begins on June 20th with the traditional opening performance of Aida with the final performance of Nabucco on August 29th. This year you can fly to Verona and enjoy a 3, 4 or 7 night stay in the city of Romeo and Juliet and take in the opera at the same time. Before each opera, the City of Verona offers a 90 minute talk on the history, music and plot of the evening's opera followed by a buffet of local specialities. Both are pre-bookable.
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We now offer 2 free walks, 1 full day and 1 half day, to any guests staying in the Lake Trasimeno resort of Passignano in Umbria. Both walks are accompanied by local guides and explore the unspoilt countryside around the lake. The half day easy walk goes to Belvedere (viewpoint) above the lake. The full day moderate walk is longer and slightly undulating. Guests can register for these walks for a nominal £1 fee per walk. Other walks can be suggested in resort if you wish to have a full week (or more) of walking.
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Uncover the beauty of the Tirol

The Tirol has it all - rugged peaks, lush valleys and pastures, mighty glaciers, picturesque villages and fabulous hiking country - all easily explored by footpath or modern mountain lifts. Put on your walking boots and challenge yourself with the Eagle’s Trail, leading through some of the most beautiful parts of the Tirol from Walchsee and the Wild Emperor mountains via the Rofan mountains to the stunning Achensee. Be refreshed in the best of the great outdoors this summer. For more information on how to book visit

  www.inghams.co.uk/tirol

Villars enjoys a privileged position on a sunny balcony at 1300m, and is the perfect destination for walkers and those in search of a retreat with a difference. Guests of Villars can enjoy use of most of the cable cars, buses and mountain railways free of charge! A must for all visitors is a ride on the cog-wheel railway to Bretaye. Enjoy lunch in one of the charming mountain restaurants. Villars is also the ideal starting point for scenic excursions to Lake Geneva, or to Les Diablerets with its glacier. Take in the breathtaking views of the Dents du Midi and Mont-Blanc massif and make the most of Villars’ relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Visit online for Villars departure dates, prices and further details >

The Spring into Summer - Prague Saver from £199

Spring is the ideal time for a relaxing or romantic break for two, or perhaps you are looking forwards to an early summer holiday too. Enjoy a stay in Prague taking in the magnificent sights of this open-air museum. Also taking place between 12th of May and 4th of June is the acclaimed Prague Spring Festival showcasing some outstanding artists, orchestras and ensembles. Book by 30th June and get superb savings on flights from Luton until 30th of June. Two night prices start from £199 including all flight taxes and fuel supplements at the excellent 4-star Hotel Ametyst based on 2 people sharing on B&B. Call 020 8780 8800

Amazing spring break package in Lisbon – from £299

In Lisbon they say that “to awaken in the morning is like being re-born”, and after a few hours in the city it is easy to see why. A charming city, clean, bright and fresh, where old and new live in harmonious existence. Walk through the fascinating Alfama, a charming maze of twisting alleys and tilting houses or take the funicular to the bohemian Bairro Alto.

Book and travel before the end of April and save up to £50 per person on flights from London Heathrow. Stay 3 nights at the excellent 4-star Hotel Mundial on B&B in the centre of city from £299 per person and also receive a special package including one free dinner, 24-hour Lisbon card and fresh fruit and water in the room. Call 020 8780 8800

Earlybird Ski!

Book Now and Save up to £280 Per Couple!
with a low deposit of just £45pp

Visit our Earlybird Ski website at
www.inghams.co.uk/earlybird.

Jasper, scenic splendour, superb skiing and supreme use of the superlative

So much more than just a ski resort, Jasper has its own National Park boasting the highest mountain in Alberta, the largest park acreage and the last fully protected caribou range in the Rocky Mountains. More important though, is the variety of skiing, the uncrowded slopes, the abundance of activities for non-skiers, the fascinating wildlife, the rugged scenery and the all round affordability. Jasper itself is a charming and small town with a good choice of restaurants and bars. Attracting non-skiers and families, as well as skiers and boarders of all levels, it has to be said that Jasper is simply the best. Stay 7 Nights at the Jasper Park Lodge in a Junior Suite from just £505pp.

Santa Short Breaks

Although it might seem an eternity away, Christmas 2008 is just 262 days away. Make sure your family don’t miss out on a magical Christmas this year, treat them family to an unforgettable 3 or 4 night short break to Lapland, home of Father Christmas, reindeers and husky dogs. With magical scenery, an abundance of snow, great skiing, exciting safaris by husky dogs, reindeer or even on a snowmobile a visit to Lapland is not just about the magic of going to see Santa!!
Depart in December for 3 or 4 night stays from just £395!
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3 and 4 night Short Breaks from just £395* per person
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