Europe

Islay and Jura: An eight-day appreciation of the wild geese flocks of Islay and the mammals, raptors and rugged scenery of neighbouring Jura, departing Glasgow October 25 by ferry. Tour cost is £795 incl hotels, meals and guides. Naturetrek (01962 733051)

Paxos: Seven nights for £239pp departing Gatwick on September 25. Accommodation in the Eritha apartments in Lakka. Direct Line Holidays (020-8239 3399).

Tenerife: Seven nights, departing October 3, 6, 10 or 13, at the four-star Hotel Tigaiga on the Taoro Park Hill. Price from £619pp, including B&B and flights. Cadogan Holidays (02380 828308)

Norway: Cruise to Kristiansand from Newcastle with two nights in the centre of the town. Departing September 25, the price is £188pp for four days. DFDS Seaways (08705 333111).

Middle East

Dubai: Four-night break at the Sheraton Deira hotel in Dubai City, available between October 7 and 31. Price of £499pp includes return flight from Heathrow. Tradewinds (0870 7510004).

Egypt : The first ever non-stop flight from Manchester to Sharm-el-Sheikh departs October 19. Half-term offers start at £378 for seven days' B&B at Hotel Cleopatra in Sharm El Maya. Crusader Travel (020-8744 0474)

Far East

Bali and Bangkok: An 11-night trip with a relaxing week on the island and then some time in the city. Cost is from £651pp including flights from Austravel (0117 9330450)

Asia

Kathmandu: A gentle 15-day family walk through the hills that surround the Kathmandu valley, departing October 20. Tour costs £1,550 per adult, £1,050 per child (to 11 years) and £150 infants. Price includes flights, accommodation, meals, guides, cooks and porters. Walks Worldwide (01332 230883).

Caribbean

Tobago: Seven nights' half-board at the four-star Coco Reef Resort and Spa for £849pp, departing Gatwick September 19 and 26. Price includes use of windsurfers, sailboards and tennis. Tropical Places (0800 0836662)

North America

Florida: A seven-night stay at the Ramada Fountain Park Hotel in Orlando, room only but inlcuding car-hire costs from £349pp departing Gatwick October 20, Glasgow October 26 , Birmingham October 27 and Manchester October 28. Tradewinds (0870 7510004).