Bear viewing in Canada is one of Frontier Canada’s most-asked-for holidays and now is a great time to book for 2021. Whether you want to see grizzlies in their natural habitat in the spring or autumn, or maybe summer-time polar bear viewing in Manitoba, talk to the Canada experts today about your 2021 plans. (Photo: Michael Poliza)

Famous as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Manchester has a rich history in science, politics, religion and literature. Many once glorious buildings have now been restored to their former glory and on this Greatdays Holidays, you’ll hear the fascinating stories behind the restoration of unique attractions such as Gorton Monastery, Victoria Baths and Elizabeth Gaskell’s House. From £154pp for 3 days.

Did you enjoy the birdsong that seemed so much louder during lockdown? Then perhaps really getting back to nature on a fabulous safari with Africa expert Somak could be just the thing once we can travel again. From the lions of Kenya’s Masai Mara to the penguin colonies near Cape Town in South Africa to the elephants of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Somak offers the experience, insight and outstanding value for money to make your Dream of Africa a thrilling reality.

Like to look out on vineyards worthy of Bordeaux? Or to enjoy the tranquillity of Tuscany? Or to watch surfers riding waves California Beach-Boys style? You can do it all without leaving England with Original Cottages. Their properties in Kent, Suffolk and Devon can equal the delights of many an overseas destination but lie so much closer to home and are welcoming guests from 4 July 2020. Many are dog-friendly too!

If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring Alaska’s wildlife-friendly, glacier-rich scenic coastline, Holland America Line’s ‘Have it All’ sale has a tempting set of offers: book before 30 September 2020 to sail next summer and look forward to $2,300 in extras with free drinks, prepaid room gratuities plus a two-night signature dining package (and free Wi-Fi for Suites). And you can cancel up to 30 days before sailing. 7 days from £920pp (flights extra).

In January 2020, Sunny Beach was rated best holiday destination for cost of living in the Holiday Costs Barometer by Post Office® Travel Money. Situated on the southern Black Sea coast, near the town of Nessebar and 30 minutes from the airport, Sunny Beach is Bulgaria’s most popular summer resort, and Balkan Holidays offers great value holidays there at 3-5 star hotels with flights included. A 3-course supper for two with wine at just £22.32 sounds good!

Specialists in escorted tours for the discerning traveller Travel Editions takes pride in providing holidays with outstanding levels of personal service and have a whole raft of tours for 2021. As well as themed breaks in the UK, there options further afield, art and history tours, rail holidays and special interest options like botany, gastronomy and music. After 25 years, their philosophy remains ‘to offer the benefits of group travel but to treat every customer as an individual’.