The late escape to South East Asia

? Ten nights at the Ana Mandara Resort in Nha Trang, Vietnam - set in tropical gardens - cost £1,320pp B&B, including a bottle of champagne on arrival and return flights from Heathrow. Depart Thursdays until the end of March. To book call Steppes East on 01285 651010.

? Visit the ancient ruins of Ayudhya and the Bridge on the River Kwai on an 11-night "Old Siam and River Kwai" trip to Thailand with Explore Worldwide (01252 760 000) for £789pp, including hotel accommodation, one night in a sleeping compartment aboard a train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, two nights' full-board on a converted rice barge then two nights' full-board in a raft house on the Kwai Noi River and return flights from Heathrow. Depart 30 March.

? The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya in Thailand has seven nights B&B for £680pp, including return flights from Heathrow. Depart daily until the end of April. For bookings call AsiaWorld on 08700 799 788.

? STA Travel (0870 160 6070) has return fares on Kuwait Airways to Bangkok for £387 and Singapore for £396, departures from Heathrow until 15 March.