The Preston summer holidays have started with a whimper, so if you haven't got a trip away from town planned to brighten up your outlook, get one booked with the PNE Holiday Club!

Our top tip for a last-minute getaway this summer is Bulgaria, which has been frequented by several of our staff so far this summer, and they've all come home and started to make plans for their next trip to the Balkan state.

Flights depart from the UK every Monday and Friday until early October, taking you to Bourgas airport for easy connections to Sunny Beach resort, which boasts arguably the country's most inviting sands over a long, wide strip of coastal delights.

High season packages start from just £275 per person, per week, based on two people sharing a twin room, while a similar package in September can work out as little as £240 - a time of year when temperatures tend to stay five to ten degrees centigrade warmer than the UK.

Don't forget, too, that booking with the PNE Holiday Club guarantees additional savings, whether you book online at http://prestonnorthend.thomascooksport.com/ or instore at your local Thomas Cook or Going Places store (quoting the 'PNE Holiday Club' for being a North End fan secures your saving).

Book now, and you can be flying away from the rain within days!

Terms and conditions apply to PNE Holiday Club bookings, see www.thomascooksport.com for details or visit your local Thomas Cook or Going Places store.

Thomas Cook stores in our region

Preston
43 Fishergate, PR1 2AD. Tel: 0845 308 9512.

Kirkham
4 Poulton Street, PR4 2AB. Tel: 0845 308 9392.

Leyland
65 Hough Lane, PR25. Tel: 0845 308 9412.

Chorley
38 Chapel Street, PR7 1BW. Tel: 0845 308 9215.

Please note that you can still take advantage of this offer even if you don't live locally - the discounts are available at every store nationwide.