Tropical Sky says

Scuba-diving has become one of the UK’s fastest-growing sports, particularly amongst families. Not only is it a fun activity which you can enjoy all over the world, but it’s also a great way for children to gain a great sense of achievement and learn more about the marine environment.

Our Family Diving programme provides tailor-made diving packages for families travelling with children to a wide range of destinations in the Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Caribbean.

Each resort has been selected for the quality of its on-site diving school, instructors and equipment. As well as offering professional dive instruction, all of our selected resorts have children’s clubs and, in Sharm el Sheikh, we can also arrange a UK-qualified nanny.

The PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) open-water course is a world-recognised qualification which takes four to five days with a combination of learning in the pool, the open sea and classroom.

The minimum age is 15 yrs with a junior version (diving to shallower depths) for age 10 yrs upwards. No previous experience is required and there is no upper age limit but you need to be comfortable in the water.

Adults and children from the age of 10 years can try out diving on a one-day PADI Discover Scuba Diving introductory experience and children from the age of 8 years can experience diving on the PADI Bubblemaker Course.

Sardatur Holidays says

Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, the latest addition to the Rocco Forte collection, has rapidly established itself as Sicily’s most luxurious resort. Within a year of opening, it has already made the prestigious Conde Nast Traveller 2010 Hot List.

Spread across 580 acres along 1.8kms of glorious coastline, Verdura offers exclusivity, privacy and elegance combined with informal relaxation. The Olga Polizzi interiors are a blend of modern and traditional, with warm, earthy tones designed to reflect the natural Sicilian landscape.

The 203 guestrooms and suites are particularly spacious and all boast four poster beds and a sea view from the private balcony or terrace.

Verdura offers two 18-hole championship golf courses, plus a 9-hole course and driving range, designed by renowned golf course architect Kyle Phillips. A team of PGA-qualified professionals is on hand to offer tuition to all ages and abilities.

Other sporting facilities include a stunning two-tiered pool, six floodlit tennis courts, yoga classes, watersports and bike hire. Horse riding, scuba diving and fishing are available nearby.

The complimentary Kid’s Club is open daily for 3 to 12 year-olds whilst teenagers have their own activity programmes.

The vast Verdura Spa is one of the most sophisticated in Europe with its own swimming pool, outdoor Thalasso pools, a wide range of treatments and relaxation areas.

Sicily itself has so much to offer - we include a hire car so you can explore all the unique sights, from ancient Greek temples to baroque architecture.

Click here for more about the Verdura Golf & Spa Resort, and our latest special offers (PDF file).

Pettitts says

We have specialised in tailor-made journeys to India for more than 20 years and we take great pride in matching the dreams of our clients with the very best of all that India has to offer to create a seamless, memorable and very personal experience.

We offer a wide range of private tours in Northern India and Rajasthan and one of the most popular is Journey To The Ganges. It combines the vivid colours and exuberence of the desert state of Rajasthan, with the erotic temple sculptures of Khajuraho and the famous Ghats of Varanasi, one of the oldest surviving cities in the world.

This is a private journey , with your own guides, car and driver. Enjoy two days exploring New and Old Delhi, before flying to the romantic lake city of Udaipur. Drive via the Jain temples at Ranakpur and the stunning Kumbhalgarh Fort to stay at the family run Deogarh Mahal.

Travel on to the fabled Pink City of Jaipur, and then Agra, to visit the imposing Agra Fort and the immortal Taj Mahal. Leave by Express train for the two hour journey south to Jhansi, to meet your driver and visit the ancient village of Orchha.

A scenic drive across Madhya Pradesh takes you to the temple city of Khajuraho, whose erotic sculptures are among the most famous in India. Finally, take a short flight to Varanasi, and a dawn boat ride to witness the sun rise over the sacred Ganges.

The best time to travel is from October to March.

Click here for more about Pettitts’ private journeys in Northern India and Rajasthan, and to request a brochure.

The Gambia Experience says

The Gambia may be a small country on Africa’s west coast, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with verve and vibrancy: it positively sings with life and colour.

Only six hours from the UK, and in the same time zone, it has beautiful and relatively uncrowded beaches, an excellent range of accommodation, a superb array of fine restaurants, and it’s home to some of the friendliest people we’ve found anywhere in the world. No wonder it’s called ‘the smiling coast’.

Since we first started sending holidaymakers to The Gambia in 1987, we’ve seen the range and standard of accommodation improve greatly.

Now you can stay in one of the original traditional style hotels such as African Village, or the lively and popular Kombo Beach with its poolside activities, explore from one of our eco-lodges, or treat yourselves to one of our Luxury Collection hotels like the all-inclusive option at The Sheraton or the sumptuous Coco Ocean Hotel.

Our hotels have access to the great beaches but this is also a country to explore. Take a boat trip on the mango-clad tributaries of the River Gambia, get out in the community and visit a local school, or even take a day trip into the splendour of Senegal.

We’ve each been to The Gambia at least twice, and we feel we know the country better than anyone. We pride ourselves on our expert, personal knowledge both of the country and the accommodation available.

Click here for our guide to The Gambia and the latest special offers.

On the Go Tours says

Jordan is a land of majestic beauty, from the vast desert landscapes of Wadi Rum to the pristine shores of the Dead Sea and the legendary Rose Red city of Petra - voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

We offer a select range of escorted group tours, private journeys and tailor-made holidays in the region, to suit all styles of travel.

Our group tours are escorted by highly experienced and knowledgeable Jordanian tour guides. Travelling with like-minded people, there is a wide choice of guaranteed departures year-round and no single supplement for solo travellers.

Departing each August, one of our most special tours is the Perseids Meteor Shower which includes two nights’ star-gazing in our desert camp at Wadi Rum as well as visits to the Dead Sea and Petra.

On our eight-night Trek Petra tour, you’ll hike through pristine and varied countryside, entering Petra at the majestic Ad-Deir – the ancient city’s largest carved façade.

We offer some amazing experiences to add on to any of our Jordan holidays. For example, learn how to cook an enviable repertoire of Middle Eastern dishes at our Petra Kitchen experience, or float in the mineral-rich Dead Sea, spoiling yourselves at the Movenpick Dead Sea Resort Hotel. You can also combine your tour with a visit to neighbouring Egypt, Syria or Jerusalem.

Click here for more about our holidays to Jordan and our latest special offers and to request a brochure.

Regent Holidays says:

The largest and most energetic capital of the Baltics, Riga is a city with much to offer in terms of history, architecture and entertainment. It is a great value destination, as it falls outside the Eurozone with a main meal costing from as little as £4 and a large beer from only £1.50.

The medieval Old Town, Vecriga, is the historic heart of the city and is home to lively street cafés, restaurants and bars. Allow time to visit the moving Occupation Museum of Latvia, as well as the huge covered markets, converted from old Zeppelin Hangars.

We recommend catching local bus number 1 to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum. Here you can view authentic wooden houses, windmills and farmsteads from all over Latvia set in a beautiful pine forest on Lake Jugla.

A 3-night city break to Riga with Regent Holidays costs from under £400 including direct flights from London and accommodation in a 3-star hotel. Our Latvian specialists travel frequently throughout the Baltics and can give you first-hand knowledge and tips that you can’t always find in a guide book.

As we specialise in tailor-made short breaks and longer holidays to Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, we can book other categories of hotels and excursions in and around Riga, and throughout the Baltics, to suit your requirements.

Click here for more about Regent Holidays’ city breaks to Riga.

Leger Holidays says

If you want to understand our nation’s - and your family’s - history, there is no better way than to visit the battlefield sites and the places where history was made. Retrace the footsteps of heroes on one of our Battlefield Tours, in the company of a specialist guide.

As market leaders, we offer the widest range of tours, departure dates and a choice of more than 400 coach-joining points. Choose from over 20 WWI and WWII, Napoleonic and American Civil War battlefield tours. Our D-Day Landings in Normandy and All Quiet on the Western Front tours are the most popular and offer you a moving insight into the great wars of the last century.

Each Battlefield tour is accompanied by a hand-picked specialist guide who gives expert commentary, explaining why battles were fought at particular locations. Our guides interpret the landscape, highlighting signs of the battle that are evident today and telling countless stories of personal bravery and sacrifice.

On most of our tours you have the option to upgrade to Silver Service luxury coach travel, which provides extra legroom on the coach, a spacious rear lounge, smaller group sizes for a more personal experience and porterage in all hotels. Silver Service breaks start from as little as £5 per day extra.

Leger’s Battlefield tours are truly inspirational journeys of remembrance and discovery. Click here for prices and more about Leger’s Battlefield tours.

Audley Travel says

‘On the Tiger’s Trail’ combines the main wildlife parks of Central India with time to take in the cultural highlights of Agra and Delhi.

You’ll explore Old and New Delhi before travelling to Agra and the Taj Mahal. Whilst in Agra, your guide will also take you to the impressive Red Fort and the I’timad ud Daulah (known as the Baby Taj).

Take the overnight sleeper train to Bandhavgarh National Park where you’ll spend three nights. Each morning and evening, you will enter the park by jeep in search of the elusive tigers - if one is spotted in an inaccessible area, you might be able to get closer on elephant back.

There is plenty of other wildlife to see here including wild dogs, monkeys, deer and amazing bird life.

Driving south, you arrive in Kanha, India’s largest and most picturesque National Park. Morning and afternoon jeep safaris afford the best wildlife viewing, and you may be lucky enough to take a thrilling night drive.

In both parks you will stay in a lodge and be driven in your own jeep with an expert naturalist who will point out wildlife and provide an invaluable guide to your surroundings.

The best time to travel is between November and June and we can tailor your holiday with additional experiences such as a few days on the beach in Goa or more of India’s cultural gems such as Varanasi and Khajuraho.

Click here for more about this India wildlife holiday and other wildlife itineraries in India.

Destinology says

The Cayman Islands is the dream holiday choice for those seeking a tropical destination that begs to be explored. Beyond the famed sugar white sand of Seven Mile Beach lie 76 miles of pristine coastline, interspersed with traditional villages and breathtaking views across the reefs.

The combination of a sophisticated Caribbean lifestyle and the multi-national community spirit is why people return year after year. You won’t find all-inclusive resorts on Grand Cayman, but you will enjoy a consistently highest quality of accommodation and service, whether you opt for five-star glamour, a dive lodge, or a family-sized villa.

Grand Cayman has over 150 restaurants, ranging from sun-drenched beach bars and Caymanian cafes to swish restaurants serving fine cuisine from as far afield as Italy and Japan.

The attractions are just as diverse, and the acclaimed marine life is free for all to enjoy. There’s stunning snorkelling inches off the shore, and endless watersports and world-class diving for the more adventurous.

Explore the underwater world in the Atlantis Submarine. The Boatswains Beach marine park, complete with predator tank, salt and freshwater lagoons and turtle farm, will delight all the family, as will the giant Blue Iguanas which roam freely in the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.

While you’re on Grand Cayman, don’t miss a visit to the charming “little sisters” of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, a short plane hop away.

We offer a wide range of three, four and five star hotels on Grand Cayman, some of them equipped with self-catering facilities.

Click here for our latest special offers to the Cayman Islands and for more about the Cayman Islands.

Turquoise Holidays says

Malaysia not only offers fascinating history, rich culture, fabulous beaches and mouth-watering food; it is also home to some of the world’s finest hotels.

Tanjong Jara Resort, one of our favourites, is a sanctuary of luxury and well-being, located on the golden beaches of Malaysia’s east coast. It may have 99 rooms spread across 54 acres but it has all the intimacy, attention to detail and style of a small boutique hideaway.

This luxury resort has been designed to recall the grandeur of the majestic 17th century Malay palaces and it will give you an authentic taste of Malaysia’s finest traditions of hospitality.

The spacious rooms are beautifully and traditionally furnished with local timber and rich fabrics; they have views of either the landscaped gardens or the beach. The superior, sea-facing Anjung rooms offer a romantic outdoor bath.

Take a vigorous hike up to Chemerung Waterfalls, enjoy cycling, tennis, or explore the rich marine life off Tenggol Island - home to some of Asia’s finest diving and snorkelling. The PADI dive school offers courses and equipment (dive season is from 1 March to 30 October).

There are two pools, an exquisite and endless beach, batik painting, nature walks, visits to the local markets and cooking classes.

The award-winning Spa Village offers a vast array of pampering treatments, many of them based on ancient Malay traditions.

Dine in a relaxed atmosphere overlooking the lagoon or the sea in either one of the fine restaurants that specialise in Asian, Western and seafood cuisine.

Click here for more about holidays at Tanjong Jara.