Europe
Greece: Two weeks' windsurfing tuition on Kos in October costs £120pp. Seven nights' accommodation starts from £219pp based on three sharing self-catering apartments. Flights included. Argo Holidays 020-7331 7070.
North America
US: Experience New England in the Fall. The five-day Mountain Foliage Getaway coach tour begins in Boston, and follows a seasonal trail through the striking villages of Vermont and the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Departing on September 10, the tour costs £959pp. Osprey Holidays 08705 605 605.
US: Three-night Christmas shopping break to Boston from November 1 to December 14 for £305pp, including flights and accommodation. Cheapflights.com
Asia
India: Enjoy a tour of the real Rajasthan and the medieval walled city of Jaisalmer in the Thar desert. The 13-day tour departs October 20 and costs £1,371pp, including a donation to the fund set up to save Jaisalmer. Price includes scheduled British Airways flights, all domestic flights and transfers and room-only accommodation. Greaves Travel, 020-7487 9111.
Bangkok and Bali: Fourteen nights for £1,049 including return scheduled flights with Garuda International, all transfers and room-only accommodation. For departures between September 1 and November 30. Tradewinds 0870 751 0004.
Middle East
Egypt: A six-day diving package staying at the Falcon Hills Hotel in Ras Um Sid, November 1 to December 15, costs £499pp. Half-board accommodation and Gatwick return flights included. Discover Red Sea 020-7407 2111.
Israel: Three-night weekend breaks in Jerusalem from £329 including flights and self-catering accommodation. November onwards. Pullman Holidays 08700 133085.
Cruising
Food: Thirteen-night cruise aboard the Crystal Symphony from Barbados to Acapulco via the Panama canal with demonstrations by chef Brian Turner. Fly out from UK on November 19. Cost from £2,410pp. Crystal Cruises, 020 7287 9040.
The Galapagos: Fourteen-day trip with 10-day cruise of the islands. Departs September 23. Price from £2,875pp, including international and internal flights, accommodation and expert guides. Discovery Initiatives (01285 810621)
Mediterranean: A seven-night cruise on Sunbird leaves September 23 visiting Palma, Corsica, Rome, Florence, Monte Carlo and Barcelona, costs £649pp including flights from Gatwick or Manchester, transfers, all meals and entertainments. Airtours 08701 577775.
