Extended holidays: a brighter escape from gloom-laden tiers

With the UK heading into the dark, damps nights of a winter of uncertain tier ratings, there’s never been a better time to think about the advantages of taking a long winter break overseas.

Formerly the preserve of the retired, the rise of working from anywhere has widened the appeal of an extended break somewhere warmer than home, where you can combine the benefits of a holiday whilst working remotely.  It’s perhaps not surprising that the worsening situation in the UK is prompting people to take extended trips to sunnier, less doom-laden destinations for longer this winter.  For example, here at Classic Collection Holidays we’re no strangers to organising longer stay holidays and flexible holiday durations, we’ve recently confirmed a stay of more than 100 nights on the Portuguese island of Madeira for this winter.

Madeira has one of the lowest covid-infection rates in Europe and also has no recorded fatalities. Stay in a covid-secure hotel where your heating and eating bills are covered and the high-speed wifi is free of charge. What’s more, with no household chores to eat into your day, once the laptop’s closed you can make the most of the wealth of natural gifts and beauty that your new home from home has to offer. Madeira’s climate is welcoming and warm. Blossoming orchids, bougainvillea and flowering trees add spectacular bursts of colour to the landscape. There are windswept mountain peaks, soaring cliffs, emerald valleys and stunning coastal views, and plenty of hiking, walking and biking to fill your lungs with glorious fresh air.

Given this renewed interest in longer stay holidays, we’ve turned our attention to securing from our trusted hotel partners some exclusive offers, with room discounts of up to 56% on stays from a minimum of 21 nights duration.

Long-stay offers, exclusive to Classic Collection Holidays

1. Save 56% at Sé Boutique: minimum stay 50 nights

56 nights at Sé Boutique, bed & breakfast in a Deluxe City room, from £1999 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a room discount of 56% saving £4517 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 30 November 2020 and private resort transfers also included. 

2. 7 nights for 5 at Belmond Reid’s Palace: minimum stay 50 nights

50 nights at Belmond Reid’s Palace, bed & breakfast in a Superior Garden or Ocean View room,  from £8259 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including free nights offer,  saving £6609 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 2 March 2021 and private resort transfers also included.

3. Save 30% at Royal Savoy Resort: minimum stay 50 nights

56 nights at Royal Savoy Resort, bed & breakfast basis in a Junior Suite Ocean View room,  from £6599 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 30% room discount saving £6076 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 15 January 2021 and private resort transfers also included.

4. Save 30% at Savoy Palace: minimum stay 50 nights

56 nights at Savoy Palace, bed & breakfast basis in a Garden room,  from £4399 per person. 

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 30% room discount saving £3882 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 1 February 2021 and private resort transfers also included.

5. Save 30% at Saccharum: minimum stay 50 nights

70 nights at Saccharum, bed & breakfast basis in a Side Ocean View room, from £3159 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 30% room discount saving £3379 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 9 January 2021 and private resort transfers also included.

6. Save 23% at The Cliff Bay: minimum stay 21 nights

28 nights at The Cliff Bay, bed & breakfast basis in a Land View room, from £2299 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 23% room discount saving £1229 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 20 November 2020 and private resort transfers also included.

7. Save 23% at Porto Mare: minimum stay 21 nights

28 nights at Porto Mare, bed & breakfast in a Land View room,  from £2299 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 23% room discount saving £1255 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 23 December 2020, private resort transfers and Christmas and New Year dinner also included.

8. Save 30% at Vidamar Resorts Madeira: minimum stay 28 nights

42 nights at Vidamar Resorts Madeira, half board in Garden or Side Ocean View room, from £2799 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 30% room discount saving £2363 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 8 February 2021 and private resort transfers also included.

9. Save 30% at Quinta Da Bela Vista:  minimum stay 50 nights

77 nights at Quinta Da Bela Vista, bed & breakfast in Garden room, from £4899 per person.

Price based on two adults sharing a room, including a 30% room discount saving £4403 per couple. Return economy flights from Gatwick 7 January 2021 and private resort transfers also included.