Eid holidays: 9 last-minute trips, from Georgia to India

Eid Al Fitr is on the horizon and if you haven’t booked a getaway yet, it’s time to turn your thoughts to some last-minute holiday planning. And organising your trip so late on doesn’t mean you will have to settle for a run-of-the-mill stay that won’t capture the imagination. Whether you want to explore the mangroves around a remote Thai island or go snap happy in Belgium, here are nine Eid holiday ideas worth considering.

Travel to the Caucasus city of Tbilisi to sample an evolving nightlife, dining and arts scene. Dubai’s Tajawal Travel has put together three packages for anyone looking to discover Georgia’s blossoming capital this Eid. Budget-conscious travellers can choose the bronze option, which includes three nights at the Gallery Palace, next to the National Botanical Garden of Tbilisi. For fans of luxury, the gold package includes checkin in at the stunning Biltmore Hotel Tbilisi, which is within walking distance of Liberty Square.

If you have a few extra days to add to your Eid holiday, consider investing in your well-being with a wellness escape at Atmantan in Pune, Western India. This resort is a sprawling blend of modernity and spirituality, and serves up a host of remedies and treatments, including Ayurveda, massage, acupressure, aromatherapy, chakra work and balneotherapy, with the site nestled amid 42 acres of lush green valleys and the waters of Mulshi Lake. This Eid, when you book a stay of at least 10 nights, the resort will cover the cost of your three-hour flight from the UAE.

With Eid taking place in June this year, a visit to London makes perfect sense. Britain’s capital will be in full pre-summer mode, buoyed by the excitement surrounding the recent birth of royal baby, Archie. Indulge in regal celebrations on June 8 when Queen Elizabeth II marks her official birthday with the annual Trooping the Colour ceremony. Watch 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and the massed bands of the royal household division on parade. You can also keep the royal theme going at the Corinthia Hotel London’s Royal Penthouse. It’s the largest two- bedroom luxury hotel residence in the city and overlooks the River Thames, with views of the heart of the city and the heritage sights of Westminster. If that’s not quite within your budget, there are several other stunning penthouses to pick from at the hotel, as well as some beautiful suites. All rooms will be filled with celebratory Eid dates and fruit baskets.