For those craving a holiday-with-a-difference, head off to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or the Maldives with The Holiday Place (www.theholidayplace.co.uk). Prices start from just �429 for a five-night package to Abu Dhabi. ABU DHABI DELIGHTS, FROM �429 Modern, sleek and shiny, Abu Dhabi is an undiscovered realm of interesting spectacles. Visit Al-Hosn Palace, known as the white fort, an architectural delight built in the late 19th century. Alternatively, take a wander through the lush courtyards and intricately decorated passages of the Cultural Foundation development.

A five-night package to Abu Dhabi, staying at the five-star Le Royal Meridien is yours for just �429 per person, based on two sharing on a B&B basis. Price includes transfers, UK departure taxes and the services of a rep. Departures throughout September from London Gatwick. Book with The Holiday Place (020 7644 1793/www.theholidayplace.co.uk)

DAZZLING DUBAI, FROM �449 Although modern developments are booming in this up-and-coming holiday destination, Dubai still boasts un spoilt sights, giving it a real magical charm. Surrounded by mysterious deserts, sand dunes and mountains, and full of glowing gold souks, mosques and palaces, this diverse metropolis is an exotic wonderland.

Enjoy a stay at the five-star Towers Rotana Hotel, just five minutes from Jumeira Beach front. A five-night package costs just �449, based on two sharing on a B&B basis. Price includes transfers, UK departure taxes and the services of a rep. Departures throughout September from London Gatwick. Book with The Holiday Place (020 7644 1793/www.theholidayplace.co.uk)

THE MYSTERIOUS MALDIVES, FROM �689 Make a move to the Maldives, a breath taking chain of thousands of islands with turquoise seas, white beaches and deep lagoons � a picture-perfect paradise. The islands also boast a variety of striking sights � including an Islamic centre with a golden dome in Male�, an ornate mosque and a Sultan�s Palace.

Stay in the luxury of the five-star Paradise Island Resort. Seven nights at this beautiful property costs just �689 per person, based on two sharing on a half board basis. Price includes transfers, UK departure taxes and the services of a rep. Departures throughout September from London Gatwick. Book with The Holiday Place (020 7644 1793/www.theholidayplace.co.uk)

All prices subject to availability and correct at time of publication

- Ends � Notes to editors: About The Holiday Place

The Holiday Place PLC is one of Europe's top independent tour operators, offering exotic package and tailor made holidays to a wide variety of worldwide destinations. The company specialises in holidays to Cuba, Egypt, The Dominican Republic, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and Dubai.

Founded in 1986 to offer quality packages at competitive prices, coupled with a personal and reliable service, The Holiday Place has retained a small company ethos despite achieving excellent growth. The company has doubled its turnover since 2002, and appeared in The Sunday Times Fast Track of Britain�s fastest growing companies in 2004.

The Holiday Place�s staff offer unparalleled destination knowledge, and the company enjoys an exceptionally low staff turnover, with over half the employees having worked at the company for over 7 years. The Holiday Place is one of the longest established British tour operators to Cuba, and is currently the UK market leader in holidays to Cuba.

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