Europe
Cities: There are savings of up to £98 on three-night luxury breaks to four European cities throughout July and August. This special offer includes four-star hotel accommodation with first Class Eurostar travel. Stay at the Hilton Hotel in Antwerp or the Jolly Hotel du Grand Sablon in Brussels from £189pp. The offer also includes luxury breaks in Lille and Paris. VFB Holidays (01242 240310)
The Jura: A seven-night walking holiday around the village of Les Fourgs in the French Jura, close to the Swiss border. There are five fixed-base guided walks in the surrounding countryside led by experienced English-speaking guides. Staying at the Hotel La Decouverte in Les Fourgs, which has a heated indoor pool (all rooms are en-suite). The price is £405pp (based on two sharing, self-drive) full-board with picnic lunch. Belle France (01797 223777).
Portugal: Family-sized properties (sleeping 4-6) are available from £959 a week. Most have a private swimming pool and maid service. Flights and car hire can also be arranged on request.The Villa Agency (01273 747811).
France: Luxury villa sleeps up to 10. Villa La Bastide de l'Amandier, 25 miles from St Tropez, is available for a week from July 29 or August 19. Price of £2,164 includes Dover-Calais crossing. French Life (0113 2390077).
Turkey: Seven-night family holiday with Mark Warner at Clubhotel Altinel, near Bodrum. Price, departing Mondays, is £856 per adult, £584 per child inclusive of all meals, wine at lunch and dinner, kids club and watersports. Mark Warner (0870 8480480)
North America
Canada: Fifteen-day holiday to see polar bears in Churchill and then in Sila Lodge, 32 miles from the Arctic Circle. The £3,995pp price includes all flights, wilderness lodge accommodation, most meals and expert guides. Wildlife Worldwide (020-8667 9158).
Far East
Singapore and Saigon: Combine two different cities in one go. A 10-day holiday includes visits to the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekhong Delta. Prices in July and August, from Heathrow or Manchester, from £995. Magic of the Orient (01293 537700)
Australia
Sydney and Cairns: Four nights in Sydney, eight in Cairns and two in Singapore from £1,203pp. Austravel (0870 0550206).
Africa
South Africa: Seven nights in the four-star President Hotel, in Capetown, from £559pp. Quest Worldwide (020-8547 3322).
