Europe
Scandinavia: See the Midnight Sun on a three-night twin-centre break and cruise combination available through Short Breaks Direct (0870 7893338) between June 13 and August 31. The package, which includes return flight from Heathrow and B&B hotel accommodation in Copenhagen and Oslo, costs £399 per person
France: Explore the biggest beech forest in Europe as part of the "Spanish Border Trails" package available on August 18 and 25 through Pyrenees Adventures (01433 621498). The land-only price is £595 based on twin share, which includes seven nights' full board, refreshments and a programme of guided walks.
Turkey: Take in the International Istanbul Jazz Festival (July 4-18) with a three-night break available through Metak Holidays (020-7935 6961) The price per person based on twin share is £389 and includes return scheduled flights from Heathrow or Manchester, transfers and B&B accommodation.
Africa
Egypt: An eight-day tour including four-day Nile cruise, flights, tour guide and transfers costs from £1,220pp based on twin share through Trafalgar Tours (020-7574 7444). Package available until December
South Africa : Sardine fever hits the South African coast in June each year when the annual migration occurs. Feeding on the sardines are game fish such as shad, garrick, sharks and dolphin. The six-day Sardine Run & Dive package costs £798 per person (twin share B&B), and includes dives at Aliwal Shoal, Protea Banks & Mkambati. Flights not included. www.ifyoudive.com
Asia
Dubai: A five-night break at the five-star Le Meridien costs from £479 per person (based on twin share: one child under 12 sharing with parents qualifies for a 50% reduction) for departures between June 1 and September 15 through Just Dubai (020-7258 2001). The package includes Emirates flights from Gatwick, Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester, and complimentary daily transfer to the hotel's beach resort and spa.
North America
Colorado: Cosmos America Reservations (020-8466 9661) is offering a 16-day tour of national parks and canyon country for departures in June from Heathrow (free connecting flights from selected UK airports) for £1,365pp. Highlights include the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas.
