Europe

Madrid: A two-night weekend break staying at the three-star Hotel Los Condes costs £232pp, valid for travel on either Fridays or Saturdays on the weekends of July 21 or 28. Travelscene 0870 777 4445.

Paris: Three nights for the price of two at selected hotels between July 1 and August 29. Prices, from £223 pp (based on two sharing) include return travel by Eurostar. Kirker Holidays (020-7231 3333) includes a free Seine river cruise and a carnet of 10 metro/bus tickets.

Gascony: One week at the luxury Chateau de Lartigolle with swimming pool, tennis, table tennis and children's playroom, departing July 5. Cost, including flights, car hire, cook and maids, is £695 per adult, £350 children. Childcare costs £150 including nannies and children's club. Scott Dunn Mediterranean 020-8767 6090.

Somerset: A fortnight at Peep Hole Cottage, in the medieval castle town of Dunster, Somerset costs £706. The cottage sleeps four and is available from Saturday July 8. Details from Classic Cottages (01326 555 555)

Middle East

Dubai: Five-night luxury breaks for £549 between July 12 and July 21. Price includes B&B at the Metropolitan Resort & Beach Hotel. Details from Somak Holidays (020-8423 3000).

Egypt : Depart July 2 for a week in Sharm el Sheikh, a resort for novice watersports enthusiasts. Price of £229pp includes B&B at a three-star hotel and flights from Gatwick. Details from Longwood Holidays (020 8551 4494).

North America

Canada : Sixteen-day Rocky Mountains & Pacific Rim camping adventure starting July 22 and August 19. Taking in many of Canada's national parks, the trip provides plenty of opportunities for activities including river rafting, hiking, sea kayaking and whale watching. Trip costs £1,335pp including flights, transport, camping accommodation (with some meals included) and the expertise of an Explore tour leader. Details from Explore Worldwide (01252 760 100).

South America

Brazil : Departing July 4 or 11, trip to Bahia, the northern capital. Highlights include beaches and Salvador. Details from Bales Worldwide (01306 732700).

Australia

Sydney, reef and rock: Two weeks with five nights in Sydney, two at Ayers Rock and five in Cairns by the Great Barrier Reef. The trip costs £1,194pp for travel between August 15 and November 15 and must be booked by July 10. Details: Austravel (0870 055 0215)