Europe

England: naturalist Peter Scott called the River Wye "the finest fishery in the world", and Wye Lea County Manor in Herefordshire (01989 562880) has a one-mile private stretch for use of guests - experts and beginners alike. A three-night stay starting between September 17 and 27 costs £170pp, half board with full use of all facilities, including indoor swimming pool, all-weather tennis courts and fitness centre.

France: take advantage of the low-season rates with a short break at the Royal Riviera at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat between Monaco and Nice. Three nights' B&B costs £770pp until September 17 and £665 from September 18 to October 14, including BA flights to Nice and transfers. Elegant Resorts (0870 3333 370).

Greece: seven nights' self-catering accommodation at Faliraki costs £149pp. Flight departs September 29 from Gatwick. Travel Choice (0870 900 5833).

Norway: take a coastal steamer to beyond the Arctic Circle. Three nights on board, four in a fisherman's cabin on the Lofoton Islands, all meals and return flights from Stansted for £990. Inntravel (01653 629010)

North Africa

Tunisia: Seven nights' B&B at the five-star The Residence costs £789 throughout September and the first half of October including return scheduled flights from Stansted and Heathrow and transfers. Situated on the coast just north of Carthage, the hotel has its own thalassatherapy spa. Wigmore Holidays 020-7836 4999.

Middle East

Dubai: three nights' B&B at the three-star Oasis Beach Hotel from September 15-30 costs from £339 including Gulf Air flight from Heathrow. Quest Travel (020-8547 3322).

Caribbean

Grenada: a week's all-inclusive holiday at the three-star Flamboyant Hotel costs £649 for departures before October 17, 14 nights for £949 including return flights from Gatwick, Tropical Places (0800 083 6662)

North America

Canada: Catch the last of southern Ontario's summer at Highway House, a wooden lodge overlooking Drag Lake. Available for weeks beginning September 10 and 17, it sleeps six and comes with its own outdoor hot tub, sauna, canoe and paddleboat. £650 a week, flights extra from Clearwater Holidays (01993 868727).

Cruise

Egypt: seven nights' full board on the four-star Princess Eman from Aswan to Luxor leaving September 10 and 17. Ten free excursions to see the sights. Price £559pp, including flights from Gatwick and Manchester. Discover Egypt (020-7407 2111).