Cruise to Antarctica or fly to Istanbul: Travel Deals

Soon… Antarctica for less

November and December are prime time for cruises to Antarctica, but Discover The World is selling cut-price passages. A 12-day Classic Antarctica voyage, which also visits the South Shetland Islands, costs £2,630 per person, excluding flights. discover-the-world.co.uk

Later… The dark side of the Faroes

On 20 March next year, a total eclipse will be visible in parts of the far North Atlantic. The Faroe Islands are prime territory, and local shipping line Smyril has a voyage to ensure eclipse hunters have the maximum chance to see it. A berth in a shared cabin is €949 (£800). smyrilline.com

Deals of the week

Less than £200… Fly to Istanbul

Visit the city on the cusp of Asia at a price that’s rarely seen. Turkish airline Pegasus has a short-term sale on flights from Stansted to Istanbul between 11 November 2014 and 28 March 2015. A return trip in March will cost £80 if you book before 26 September. flypgs.com

Less than £500… A week in the sun on Madeira

Even in early October, Madeira’s southerly latitude means that the island has warm weather. Flying from Birmingham on 6 October, you can spend a week in an apartment at the four-star Four Views Monumental self-catering property for £370 per person. thomascook.com

Less than £1,000… Head Down Under via Indonesia

One reason Garuda Indonesia restarted flights from Gatwick to Jakarta this month is to tap into the busy UK-Australia market. The airline has London-Sydney fares of £911 return for travel in October, with a possible stopover on the island of Java. garuda-indonesia.com