26 October 2008 - The Mail on Sunday - Fred Mawer
THE GAMBIA
This tiny West African country offers exotic but cheap winter-sun holidays.
The Gambia Experience (0845 330 2060, www.gambia.co.uk), the main specialist tour operator to the country, is offering a week's B&B package for as little as £289 if you're willing to take the risk of being 'allocated on arrival' in simple accommodation, or £450 in a four-star hotel if you want somewhere more comfy.
Other Gambia pluses are no time difference from the UK (so no jet lag), uncrowded beaches, and spectacular birdlife and fishing. On the downside, you'll need to take malaria tablets.
Weather: Max 31C (88F) November-January, when there is virtually no rain.
Flying time: Six hours.
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