Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Maldives – who wouldn’t mind holidaying at any of those sunshine destinations? British Airways is hoping to lure you to the warmth of the Indian Ocean in 2013 with special deals if you are quick and book by November 22.
With 2,000 years of culture, Sri Lanka has ancient sites to explore, national parks with fabulous wildlife, coastal trains and elephant-safaris and away from the coast, cool green hills with tea plantations and rainforests. Seven nights B&B at the four-star Eden Resort & Spa (above) from £699 per person based on two people sharing for travel between June 1 and 30. The price includes return BA flights from Gatwick.
Mauritius is famous for its stunning lagoons and white-sand beaches against the backdrop of the tropical rainforest of the Black River Gorges National Park with its lakes, waterfalls and markets. Seven nights half-board at the three-star Coin de Mire from £829 per person, based on two people sharing for travel between May 1 and September 30 or seven nights half-board at the five-star Le Touessrok from £1,569 per person for travel between April 8 and September 30. The price includes return BA flights from Gatwick.
The Maldives are a series of 1,192 coral islands surrounded by the cobalt-blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Hugely popular with divers and snorkellers because of the incredible marine life including manta rays and turtles. Seven nights half-board at the three-star Thulhagiri Island Resort from £989 per person, based on two people sharing for travel between May 1 and July 17. The price includes return BA flights from Gatwick.
Return fares to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, are available from £626 when flights start from Gatwick on April 14 next year. Return fares to Mauritius are available for £668 and to the Maldives for £684.
