Escape autumn with a late deal to Australia

If you want to escape the UK's dark October days then there are late deals available to catch the bright and temperate spring time in Australia.

Holidaymakers looking for a break that combines western Australia's food, wine, arts and culture can celebrate the season with Perth's Spring in the Valley Festival.

Based in the Swan Valley, east of Perth, travellers can take advantage of the area's golf courses, walking trails as well as tasting the region's wines, beers and food over the weekend of the festival on October 7th and 8th.

The festival also features the work of local artists and craftsmen, with local art galleries and craft shops hosting special exhibitions and displays.

The five-night trip costs £889 per person, based on two sharing and includes return economy flights with Singapore Airlines and five nights at the four-star Seasons of Perth hotel and is valid for travel in October 2006.

The offer must be booked before 26th September 2006. For more information see www.tailor-made.co.uk