Cuba – Virgin Atlantic is launching a twice-weekly flight direct from the UK to Cuba on 7thJuly 2005. Although it is the wet season, for those interested in more than lying on a beach, summer is still a great time to visit Cuba. It is hot, less crowded, very green – the perfect conditions to soak up the rich, heady musical culture that is Cuba! Prices start from £1350 per person for 15 nights.

Central America – May and June is a great time to visit any of our Central American destinations. It’s the tail end of the dry season - so nice and hot, flight prices are at their lowest and there is good availability on accommodation. Contact us now to find out more.

Family Holidays – our Yucatan fly-drive itinerary has proved a great hit for families, with just the right combination of beach, jungle and Mayan sites. Kids love the jungle book feel of Chichen Itza and parents relish the freedom to explore. Costa Rica is one of our favourite wildlife destinations and one of the best places to spot monkeys, sloths and frogs. Most hotels have pools and to get the adrenaline going there are canopy tours on zip-wires and white water rafting. Better than any theme park! As a guide a two-week tailor-made holiday for a family of four during the school holidays to either of these destinations, would cost around £6000 - £9000, depending on the age of the children.

Venezuela – The best season for seeing the towering Angel Falls runs from June to November when the rains make it a sight to behold. You can head up river by boat at this time of year – be prepared for an adventure! But, this is not all this fascinating country has to offer. In Los Llanos (the plains) you can see some of the continent’s best wildlife without the crowds and the cost of the Brazilian Pantanal. With two week departures starting from £1500 per person, you can’t get more for your money in South America.

Bolivia – Often regarded as Peru’s poorer neighbour, it’s time we woke up to the fact that Bolivia has some of the best scenery in South America – with the surreal and infinite white of the Salar de Uyuni (salt lake) being the most famous of its many landscapes. And why go to the busier Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, when you can enjoy the lake in peace AND get a better view of the majestic Andes from the Bolivian side. Summer is the best time of year to visit Bolivia. A 15 night highlights of Bolivia itinerary starts from £2075 per person.

Trinidad – Stay at the brand new Balinese-style Acajou Hotel in Grande Riviere. This chic little lodge is right by the sea, and being right up in the north-eastern corner of the island it’s the place to really escape this summer. Lazy Caribbean days and romantic nights with a natural twist – summer is the turtle season and this is the best beach to see the giant leatherbacks. There is a burgeoning protection programme that needs the support of tourism to help safeguard the future survival of these magnificent animals. We can tailor a 15-night trip to Trinidad and Tobago from £2130 per person.