Europe
France:
Two-night trip tasting champagne, from October 7-9, with the opportunity to taste 25 different labels, beginning at breakfast in Reims. Includes visits to top producers. Cost is £269pp. Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours (01730 893344 www.arblasterandclarke.co.uk).
France:
Doorstep skiing in Isola, self-catering for four. Price £309pp. Pavillion Tours (0870 2410427).
Italy:
Seven nights for four in an appartment at Baveno, Lake Maggiore, coinciding with the Grand Prix at Monza. Depart September 9. Price £425pp. Lakes and Mountains Holidays (01329 844405).
Croatia:
Seven nights in Opatija for singles aged 25-45, at the Hotel Ambassador. Price is £439, departing September 15 from Heathrow. Solo's (020-89512800 www.solosholidays.co.uk. )
Mid East
Jordan:
Seven-night package beginning in the historic city of Amman near the Dead Sea. Travel to the Greco-Roman city of Jerash, visit the desert before moving on to Petra then Aqaba. Departs early October, November, February and March. Price £849pp. Voyages of Discovery (01444 462150).
Africa
South Africa:
One-week rail journey, which includes a visit to Victoria Falls, a trip in to Zimbabwe, as well as Pretoria and a viewing of the eclipse on June 21. Price is £2,980pp. TCA Holidays (01242 224482, www.africanodyssey.co.uk ).
Asia
Bhutan:
Nineteen days' trekking through major towns including Kathmandu, past Mount Everest, through the Paro Valley, visiting villages, temples, old palaces, historic sites and attending a religious festival. Each night is spent in either a hotel or lodge. Departs September 30 and October 28. Price from £3,095. Himalayan Kingdoms (0117 9237163).
Hong Kong:
Five nights for two staying in the three-star South Pacific Hotel. Departures from November 1 to December 10 . Price starts from £539pp. Quest Worldwide (020-8547 3322).
Laos and Cambodia:
Three weeks travelling by riverboat down the Mekong delta, through mountains and jungles. Explore Luang Prabang and Angkor Wat. Depart December 14 from London. Price is £1,750. Gecko Travel (0239 2376799 www.geckotravel.co.uk ).
North America
Florida:
Fourteen nights for eight people in a three-bedroom home with pool, from 2001. Price from £299pp; all-inclusive car insurance from £169 aweek. Travel City Direct (01792 600015).
