Europe
Lake District
Luxury in the Lakes guided cycling weekend based at the Lindeth Howe hotel, near Bowness-on- Windermere for two nights for weekend of June 30. Cost is £195pp. Country Lanes (01425 655022).
Rome
Midweek break staying at the four-star Hotel Genova costs £391pp. Price includes bed and breakfast and return flights from London Heathrow and transfers. Travelscene (0870 7774445).
Sweden
White-water rafting under the midnight sun in Jukkasjärvi until July 14. It costs approximately £70pp (half price for children under 16). Accommodation in two-bedroom cabins in Jukkasjärvi is available for around £52 per cabin per night. Fly to Kiruna with SAS from £271pp (call 0845 60727727). Swedish Travel & Tourism Council (0207-870 5600).
The Alps
Fifteen-day Alpine Trails trip includes seven days of trekking in the High Alps of France, Italy and Switzerland. Your luggage is transported between campsites, leaving you free to concentrate on the scenic beauty to be found on the Mont Blanc circuit, the Matterhorn and the Bernese Oberland. You will travel between these three sections by local transport: cable cars, mountain trains and buses. The trip costs £688pp through July and August. Explore Worldwide (01252 760100).
Africa
South Africa
From now until August 31, African Odyssey is offering a special summer safari package, including a complimentary game drive. Cost is £995pp (based on two sharing) and includes flights, three nights' B&B hotel on Cape Town's waterfront, transfers to the Pilanesberg National Park, three nights' half-board in one of two luxury lodges. African Odyssey (01242 224482).
North America
San Francisco
Short break July 5-19 staying three nights at the Handlery Union Square hotel for £589pp with two sharing. Flights from Gatwick. Bon Voyage (0800 9807090).
Caribbean
Grenada
Seven nights at the Calabash Hotel at Prickley Bay. Price, before July 12, departing Gatwick either Wednesday or Friday, is £799pp. Free sports include windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling, tennis and golf. Tropical Places (0800 0185256)
Asia
China
Seven nights' twin accommodation at the Grandview Garden hotel in Peking for £499pp, with two sharing. The package is available from July, departing on Tuesdays and Thursdays until end of August. For more details, contact China Holidays (020-7287 6727)
