Europe
Dorset : A holiday on working Higher Pound farm, with views to the sea at Lyme Bay. Stone barns have been converted to form seven holiday cottages on a 65-acre working farm. Riding centre on site. Cottages cost from £428 for one week, starting June 1. Details from English Country Cottages (0990 851155).
Italy : Seven nights' half-board on a Taste of Italy holiday to Lake Garda from £229 for departures from Gatwick and five regional airports on May 17 and 20. Inghams (020-8780 4433)
Mull : Eight-day Hebridean sea-safari around the Isle of Mull, departing May 20 and 27. Tour includes joining a research vessel to study a resident population of minke whales. Tour costs £498pp inc seven nights' B&B. Discover the World (01737 218800)
Alonissos : One week in a private house overlooking the beach at Agios Dimitrios on the island's east coast May 12 and 19. Price from £340pp, based on four sharing, includes car hire. Greek Islands Club (020-8232 9780).
France : Seven-night Cycling for Softies tour coinciding with annual Gypsy pilgrimage in Camargue village of Saintes-Maries-de-Mer. Departing May 22 at a price of £952pp, which includes Eurostar, bike hire and route notes. Cycling for Softies (0161-248 8282).
Oberammergau : Two-night packages to see the Passion Play, departing London May 23 and 25 for performances the next day. Price of £596pp includes ticket and text book. Moswin Tours (0116 2719922).
North America
Florida: Half-term fly-drive to Orlando, 14 nights, including car-hire, departing Gatwick on May 18 for £279pp. Jetsave (0870 8487018).
New York and Boston : Two-night stays in either city, booked and paid for by June 15, are available at £485pp to Boston or £459 to New York, including flight from Heathrow, from Bon Voyage (0800 3160194)
Caribbean
Antigua : 14-night room only stay at the Yepton Beach resort for £479pp from Gatwick on May 15. Thomas Cook Direct (0870 7519927).
Far East
Three centres : Fourteen-night combinations of Singapore, Bangkok and Pattaya for £599pp available May 23 to June 30. Details from Tradewinds (0870 7510004).
Africa
Mombasa : Seven nights all-inclusive accommodation in hotel Le Sollell, beside Kikambala Beach, 15 miles north of Mombasa, departing May 21 from Gatwick or Manchester for £299pp. Price includes free wind-surfing, pedal boats and mini-sails. Tropical Places (0800 0185256).
