Travelers should be aware that The Gambia has many last-minute holidays requiring banks and other businesses to close.

Find days out, UK breaks and last-minute holidays abroad in our round up of the latest travel deals

This week's best winter sun holiday deals, including last-minute holidays to Egypt, Orlando and Turkey.

The explanations include cheaper last-minute holidays, more people travelling and unseasonal rains that have boosted the number of mosquitoes.

This week's best ski deals, including last-minute holidays to Avoriaz, Lake Louise and Obergurgl.

This week's best ski deals, including last-minute holidays to Tignes, Alpe d'Huez, and Aspen in the USA.

B&b in August costs from £62 per person per night through Long Travel (01694 722193, www.long-travel.co.uk), which has a good selection of other last-minute holidays in southern Italy.

This week's best ski deals, including last-minute holidays to Val d'Isère, Vail, Saas Fee and St Anton.

Included in the first issue are last-minute holidays from its Villas and Apartments brochure, inclusive and fly-drive product from its American programme, and seat-only offerings.