Europe

Croatia: Spend Easter in Opatija, staying at the Villa Amalia, a former haunt of Isadora Duncan. Seven nights at the Villa costs £339pp departing on April 12 from Heathrow to Rijeka. Holiday Options 01444 244499.

Cyprus: Argo Holidays (020-7331 7070) is offering seven-nights' accommodation in Paphos from just £199pp, with departures from Gatwick and Manchester on March 4, 11, 18, or 25. Prices are based on two sharing self-catering studios and include return flights and transfers.

Spain: Learn to ride in Catalonia with Riding Holidays (01653 629003), departing February 11. The price of £640pp includes scheduled flights from Heathrow to Barcelona, transfers, and seven nights' full board.

The Med: Voyages of Discovery (01444 462150) is offering an eight-night cruise taking in ports of call in Turkey, Santorini, Sicily, Italy, Corsica, Menorca and Mallorca. The price of the package starts from£449pp based on two sharing and includes return flights from Gatwick or Manchester, transfers and all meals.

Africa

Madagascar: Discover the animals, birds and flora of the island's rainforests, semi-arid desert and tropical deciduous forest on an 18-day guided tour departing April 27. The price of £2,245pp sharing (single supplement £250) includes all flights, airport taxes, transportation, accommodation and meals, guide and park permits. Rainbow Tours 020-7226 1004 (www.rainbowtours.co.uk).

Australasia

Australia : Follow the British Lions on a 17-day tour through Flightbookers (020-7757 2468). The price of £1,945pp for departure on June 27 includes return flights from Heathrow, 16 nights' accommodation (twin share) and three Test match tickets.

Caribbean

Barbados: The Sandy Lane hotel reopens for business on March 31 following refurbishment. Caribbean Connection (0870 751 9300) is offering a seven-night stay in an Orchid suite with breakfast and economy flights from £3,413. Business Class upgrades available for £1,517.

Middle East

Oman: Somak Holidays (020-8423 3000) is offering one-week packages that begin in Muscat with a city tour and a chance to see the Al Alam Palace, the twin forts of Jalali and Mirani and the Muttrah Souk. Other highlights include a visit to Jordan, the Akhdar mountain range and the red and white dunes of the Mudhaybi and Wahiba Sands. The price of the holiday is from £1,769pp, with regular departures throughout the year.