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Europe
The Lake District:
Seven-night guided walk from Ulverston to Coniston, Derwentwater, valleys of Langdale and Borrowdale to Keswick. June 24 for £452pp. Sherpa (020-8577 2717).
Stockholm:
Restaurant festival in the centrally-located Kungsträdg rden Park between May 31 and June 4, with 35 different eateries. Flights from Scandinavian Airlines (0845 60727727) or Ryanair (0541 569569). For accommodation from around £22pp a night, contact the Swedish Travel & Tourism Council: 020-7870 5600 (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm), 01476 578811 (24-hour brochure line), visit-sweden.com
Burgundy:
Learn to ride a horse in the countryside at St Pereuse. Pony trekking from FFr75 an hour as part of a 12-night camping holiday, starting between June 11 and 15, for £395 for a family of two adults and up to four children, including car ferry and tent accommodation. Canvas Holidays (08709 022022 canvas.co.uk).
Valencia:
A three-night stay in Spain's third city starts from £298pp from June 1 to July 12. This includes return flights from Heathrow or Gatwick, private car transfer on arrival, accommodation in a three-star superior hotel, buffet breakfast and all taxes. Kirker Holidays (020-7231 3333).
Pyrenees:
Seven-night walking holidays including full-board, all drinks, plus five escorted walks, departing June 3, 10, 17 and 24 for £293 plus Eurostar/TGV for £165. Pyrenees Adventures (01433 621498).
North America
New York and St Lucia:
Ten-night holiday, three in New York and a week at the Wyndham Morgan Bay. Departures start June 10 (book by May 31) for £1,349pp. Tradewinds (0870 7510004).
Indian Ocean
Maldives:
Departing June 23 for seven nights, all inclusive. Facilities include windsurfing, scuba diving, sailing, beauty centre and hydro-massage. £1,242pp. Cadogan (0870 0363666).
Asia
Mongolia:
Each July, the Mongolian men test their strength in a series of competitions at the Naadam Festival. A 14-day trip, incorporating the festival, departs July 2. Prices from £2,585pp from Bales Worldwide (01306 732700).
Vietnam:
Holiday on China Beach, near Danang. Once used by American GIs for R&R, it is now almost deserted. Five days' holiday is £1,153pp, with extra days available for £66, from Magic of the Orient (01293 537700).
Pacific
Hawaii:
Seven-night camping trek on Oahu for £355 departing June 11, excluding UK fare. The Imaginative Traveller (020-8742 8612). Europe
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England:
The Rothay Garden Hotel (015394 35334 grasmere.com.) at Grasmere is offering an all-inclusive week for 50 guests from Saturday August 5 from £595pp. The price includes lunch hampers, five-course dinners, unlimited wine plus free entrance to local attractions.
Germany:
Three night breaks to the Munich Beer Festival, which runs from September 16 to October 1. Price, including flights from Stansted and B&B, is £320pp. German Travel Centre (020-8429 2900).
The Netherlands:
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a major exhibition of 17th-century Dutch art. Three-night trip including guided visit - from £425pp, departing July 6 and August 10. Prospect (020-7486 5704).
France:
Five-day trip to the D Day beaches of Normandy. Price of £199 includes Portsmouth-Le Havre ferry and escorted tours of all the sectors. Galina International Battlefield Tours 01244 340777.
Africa
Morocco:
Explore the souks, gardens and architecture of Marrakech, stay in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, visit the high valley of Niss, journey through the Tizi-n-Test pass and drop down into the walled town of Taroudant. Eight-day trip from £695pp including flights, seven nights' accommodation, transfers and car hire. Departures all summer. Steppes East (01285 810267).
Madagascar:
A 17-day trip including visits to the "Last Edens" of the Masoala Peninsula and Ranomafana National Parks. The trip combines relaxing at the beach with guided wildlife walks by day and night, boating along the coast, camping and snorkelling. From £2,995pp including flights, transfers, transport, accommodation in hotels and tents, most meals, leader expertise, coordinator, guides and park fees. Departs: July 28. Discovery Initiatives (020-7924 5696).
Cruise
Starting Southampton:
Fourteen nights' sailing down the Norwegian Coast with numerous calls. Departure dates 1 and 15 July. From £549pp with two sharing inside cabin. Airtours (08701 577775).
Australasia
New Zealand:
Explore the whole country in your own dedicated aircraft - a 12-day Circumnavigate New Zealand Aircruise. Priced from £3,710pp. Details from Tailor Made Travel (01386 712050).
North America
Canada:
Take a helicopter to the mountains and ride in the wilderness on a seven-day heli-biking adventure. Price from £1,430, including flights, transfers, five nights' accommodation in Whistler and Vancouver, and two nights' mountain camping. Frontier Canada (020-8776 8709).
