The Balearics have been a firm favourite summer destination from the early days of package holidays. Today this stays the same. The Islands of Menorca, Majorca and Ibiza have developed over the years to differentiate themselves slightly.

Portugal is often seen as a more sophisticated alternative to the Spanish Costas. The great combination of culture and beaches offers a cosmopolitan feel to a beach holiday. One of the biggest growth areas for Portugal has been through the golf industry, the diversity and choice of golf courses has undoubtedly made Portugal a firm favourite for golf breaks.

The Canaries have been favourites of the British holidaymaker for a number of years and it is not surprising to see why. The temperature rarely goes below the mid 60s, the sun shines at least 6 hours a day in the winter, 11 in the summer, the people are friendly and accommodating, English is widely spoken and every cuisine is available.

You would be hard pushed to find something missing in Florida, from the exhilarating exciting Theme parks in Orlando to the white sandy beaches and clear blue waters along the coastline, all topped by year-round clear blue skies.

One of the original package holiday destinations, the Spanish Costas have attracted the British holidaymakers for decades. Having had bad press in the 1980s and 90s, the Spanish government invested heavily to improve the reputation of the resorts and secure invaluable tourist trade.

Situated just off the coast of Florida the Bahamas are often referred to as the ultimate in paradise. The beaches are some of the finest to be found anywhere in the world, with white coral sands, the warm aquamarine waters of the ocean and palm trees fringing the coast all combine to provide the most idyllic experience.

With over 60 popular resorts across the mainland and islands, Greece offers something for every type of holidaymaker. The sun worshippers can be catered for all over with the thousands of glorious golden sandy beaches and turquoise watered coves.

Spread over 700 miles and comprising 1200 islands the Maldives is a unique destination. Each hotel occupies its own island and islands can have different time zones to one another. The islands have been described for years as 'paradise' and it's easy to see why.

Turkey is full of history and culture, ancient sites can be seen all over and it is believed to be home to the world's first town dating back to 6500 BC. It is bordered by the Black Sea, the Aegean Sea and of course the Mediterranean with over more than 6000 km of coastline.

On the West Coast of Africa, Gambia has a mentality of "no problem". The pace of life is relaxed and the locals very friendly. The hotels are generally basic but self-sufficient.