Europe

Britain: Enjoy autumn in the Highlands or searching for Nessie with autumn breaks by the Scottish Tourist Board (08705 511 511). Three nights at the four-star 19th-century Rosebank House, Perthshire from £38 per person for three nights; lodges beside Loch Ness for just £12.50 per person per night, based on two sharing a two-bedroom lodge.

Corsica: One week in Figari at Les Balcons de Valinco, a small complex of villas with swimming pool and beach nearby, costs £345 per person based on two sharing and includes flights from Gatwick or Stansted and car hire. Corsican Places 01424 460046.

Spain: Two-night city break in Barcelona including British Airways flights from Gatwick costs £205pp. Offer valid from November 1-December 17 but bookings must be made by September 30. Lupus Travel 0800 018 0043.

Mediterranean: A 12-night cruise on the QE2 departing Southampton September 30 and visiting Madeira, Agadir, and Lisbon among others costs £899. Price includes all meals, entertainment and taxes. The Cruise Line (01273 835252)

Africa

Morocco: Seven nights' at the three-star Hotel Tagadirt in Agadir with flight departing Gatwick on September 24 for £389. The same package at the four-star Hotel Le Tivoli costs from £409 per person. Panorama Holidays 01273 427777.

North America

East Coast: The "Taste of DC" festival of food and music takes place along Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC. America Direct (0870 789 3334) is offering three-nights over the festive weekend of October 7-9 from £458 per person based on two sharing with flights from Heathrow.

South America

Dominican Republic: Fourteen nights' all-inclusive with three-star accommodation, departing from Gatwick on September 21 to Port Plata costs £689 per person. Travel Choice (0870 900 5833).

Asia

Sri Lanka: Fully-escorted 16-day trip departing Heathrow on October 6 costs £845 per person from The Imaginative Traveller (020-8742 8612). Highlights include a cycling excursion around the city of Anuradhapura, a trip to an elephant orphanage, and wildlife safari. Price includes flights, internal transport and accommodation.

Malaysia: Fourteen nights' at the four-star Golden Sands Hotel on the beachfront in Penang for £559 per person, valid from September 16- October 16. Price includes British Airways flights from Heathrow. Tropical Places (0800 083 6662).