Summer isn’t over yet, and there are still holiday bargains to snap up. Look to Wales for cost-effective, self-catering stays with a hot tub, consider Southern Italy for affordable, last-minute sun and seek out cruises for all-inclusive value.

“We have seen a notable rise in demand for late deals this summer, with savings of up to £700 on selected holidays and thousands of free child places still available,” a spokesperson for independent travel agency Hays Travel tells The i Paper.

“Spain, Greece and Turkey remain firm favourites, while late cruise deals are also proving popular for their value. For flexible travellers, there are still great [deals] to be found for late summer, September, and October half term.”

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Ashley Quint, director of Berkhamsted travel agency, TravelTime World, also highlights cruises as offering value for money when compared with hotels of a similar standard.