Island-hopping holidays: One in the UK, one in Europe, and one long haul

Each week, we ask three companies for their best offer on a specific break. This week, an island-hopping escape. Prices are per person, based on two people travelling together, with B&B.

UK: £829

A five-night trip with Hebridean Hopscotch Holidays. Includes Flybe flights from Glasgow to Stornoway on 14 July, car hire, ferries, and a flight back from Barra's beach airport. Accommodation is on Lewis, North Uist and Barra (01851 706611; hebrideanhopscotch.com).

Europe: £1,198

A seven- night trip to Croatia with On The Go Tours, taking in Dubrovnik, the islands of Korcula and Hvar, and Split. Departs 15 April and includes boats to the islands, plus ground transport, but not international flights (020 7371 1113; onthegotours.com).

Long haul: £1,199

Seven nights in Thailand with STA Travel, including China Southern flights from Heathrow to Bangkok via Guangzhou on 9 May, plus domestic flights, boats to Koh Lanta and Koh Ngai, snorkelling, and sleeper train to Bangkok (0800 988 0390; statravel.com).