Europe
Munich: Three-night weekend breaks to the Oktoberfest for £320pp, based on two sharing. Price includes return flights from Stansted and hotel B&B. Departures on September 15, 22 and 29. German Travel Centre (020-8429 2900).
Lille: Eurostar and overnight stay at the two-star Hotel Continental for £99pp in November. Three-night break for £119pp. American Express Travel (0870 6001060).
Portugal: A week at the Marinha Golf Hotel on the Lisbon Coast costs £330. Departures between November 18 and 30 and the package includes return flights, B&B twin accommodation and two rounds on the hotel course. Serenity Golf (brochure: 01794 521177)
Cyprus: Seven nights in November at Le Meridian Limassol Spa and Resort costs £636 including treatments. Argo Holidays (020-7331 7070).
Asia
Singapore/Borneo : Ten nights holiday combining city and beach resort for £849pp from October 1-October 31. Based on two sharing and flights from Manchester (£49 supplement from Heathrow). Tradewinds (0870 7510004).
Hong Kong : Four nights at the Hotel Metropole for £489pp throughout November. Price, based on twin share, includes return flights from Heathrow and transfers. Airline Network (01772 727757)
Thailand : Thirteen days exploring the north during the Loi Krathong festival (festival of light), departing November 6 for £1,110pp. Price includes flights, accommodation (in Bangkok, Chiang Mai Angkhang Nature Resort), many meals and transfers and services of local agents. Magic of the Orient (01293 537700)
North America
New Orleans/Miami : Five nights' room-only at the Ambassador Hotel in New Orleans, five nights at Marseilles Hotel in Miami for £549pp between November 1 and December 14. Includes return flights with American Airlines and taxes. Peregor Travel (01895 630871).
Cruises
Red Sea: Takes in Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey. Departs November 6 and costs £1,199 based on two sharing an inside cabin. Includes return flights and transfers, all meals and entertainment, talks, tours and taxes. Voyages of Discovery (01444 462150).
Eastern Caribbean: Seven-night cruise takes in Haiti, Puerto Rico and St Thomas Virgin Islands. Nine-night package from £899pp available from November 8 to December 15. Price includes return flights to Miami from Heathrow. Airline Network (01772 727757)
