Europe
France:
One week in a renovated 19th-century farmhouse in the Loire Valley, sleeping four, is available from August 12 for £157pp. This includes Hovercraft crossing from Folkestone to Boulogne, Sunday to Thursday, pool, table tennis and bike hire. The farmhouse is situated near shops, restaurants, tennis and riding stables. Bowhills (01489 872727).

Portugal: Two weeks for four in a converted farm building near Redondo, 34km east of Evora costs £1,090, departing August 10. Surrounded by vineyards, cork and olive trees with shared pool. Visit Megalithic monuments, see the Roman walled city of Evora. Individual Travellers Portugal (08700 773773).

Ibiza:
Seven nights' B&B, departing August 12 from Manchester, for £359pp. First Resort (0870 055 6300, www.firstresort.com).

Rhodes:
Seven nights' B&B for two, departing Gatwick August 19, for £485pp. Lunn Poly (0870 3334400).

Corfu:
Kavos - 14 nights for four self-catering at Lavinia Apartments, departs Glasgow August 13, for £355 pp. Lunn Poly (0870 3334400).

Asia
Bali:
Five nights in Bali in the traditionally-decorated Bali Dynasty hotel in Tuban costs £573pp based on two sharing, with extra nights costing £19. Rooms are air-conditioned with private balcony and the hotel has two swimming pools, volleyball courts and table tennis. Trailfinders (020-7938 3939).

Maldives:
Fourteen nights' half-board in a bungalow at the Filitheyo Island Resort, departing August 27 from Gatwick costs £1,149pp. Tropical Places 0800 0836662. www.tropical.co.uk

Africa
Zimbabwe and Botswana:
Ten-day camping safari includes the Okavango Delta by canoe, game walks, a two-day safari in the Moremi Game Reserve. Also boat safari on the Chobe river and Victoria Falls. Price £1,750pp including most meals. Departing August 18. Guerba (0870 0549199).

North America
Las Vegas:
Four nights in the three-star Harrah's Resort costs £469pp based on two sharing. Departs August 25 from London and 10 regional airports. Major Travel (020 7393 1069, www.majortravel.co.uk ).

South America
Chile:
One week skiing in the best conditions the country has seen for years, for £1,765pp including ski pass. Valle Nevado is a French-style resort linked to three others, an hour from Santiago. Scott Dunn, Latin America (020-8767 8989).