Lock Up & Leave: Pompeii and circumstance

Sorrento, Italy, is one of those magical romantic names that conjures up all sorts of wishful thinking.

Throw in the still active volcano of Mount Vesuvius, nearby Pompeii and the Amalfi coast and the 50 per cent off deal of five nights for less than $2000 per room feels like a good reason for booking that trip you’ve been promising yourself for decades.

The adults-only escape at the Grand Hotel La Pace Sorrento is a time machine to a bygone era of marble lobbies, grand staircases and quintessential Italian flair.

All meals are included, with free-flow drinks all day, nightly entertainment and breathtaking mountain views from the outdoor pool. Read all about it HERE.

CHOOSY CRUISE: Sail the Pacific Ring of Fire in 2026 – that’s HERE.

REAL DEAL: Save 45 per cent on a luxurious Crete hotel.  That’s HERE