Europe

Germany: Short breaks in Cologne for the Christmas market, which starts on November 21, cost £149pp staying one night in a standard-class hotel. Price includes return flights to Cologne and airport taxes and is based on two people sharing. Extra nights are available from £35pp a night. German Travel Centre (020-8429 2900).

Norway: Book before October 31 and save up to 20% on the cost of a Norwegian Coastal Voyage next year. This would make the starting price of 13-day Classic Round Voyage £636, based on travel in January or February. Includes return flights and transfers, one night's B&B in Bergen and full board on the voyage. Norwegian Coastal Voyage ( 020-7559 6666).

Asia

India: A 16-day tour of southern India, taking in Madras, Mysore, the hill station of Ootacamund, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Cochin. Departs October 21 and costs £2,398pp, including return flights from Heathrow, B&B accommodation and other meals, entrance fees, transfers and tour guide. Bales Worldwide (01306 732700).

Africa

Zambia: Tribes, the fair-trade travel company, is organising a celebration of South Luangwa National Park from May 19-24 2001. The five-day event is concerned with conservation issues and the local people and their culture. The cost is £830pp, which includes accommodation ona twin share basis, meals, game drives and walks and all celebration events but not flights. For details, call 01728 685971

Far East

Thailand: A 15-day "Undiscovered Thailand" holiday is available from January 16 until June 30 2001. Based on the shore of the Andaman Sea at Khao Luk and then inland at Khao Sok National Park. The cost is £1,180pp and includes return flights, domestic flights and transfers, accommodation (10 nights' B&B, two nights' full board), elephant trek and canoe trip. Magic of the Orient (01293 537700)

Caribbean

St Lucia: Spend Christmas in St Lucia, where a 14-night all-inclusive package departing on December 24 costs £1,839pp. The price includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic and transfers. Worldwide Journeys (0870 7093083).

South America

Peru: A 12-day tour of Andean Peru departing on December 1 costs £1,995pp. Takes in the ancient sites of Chan Chan, Chiclayo and Machu Picchu and includes return flights, 12 nights' half-board accommodation, transport, entrance fees and guides. Ancient World Tours (07071 222950)