Jules Verne’s new brochure brings India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka into easy reach. Packed with small-group tours staying at characterful properties, some without single supplement, it includes ‘Kerala Naturally’, the highest rated 2017 tour.

Elude the Beast from the East next winter – Saga Holidays have great getaways for just £49 deposit when booked by 27 April 18. Try the club-like Hotel Port Denia in Spain – 7 nights from £399pp including drinks, meals and excursions.

Many of Eurocamp’s perfectly-situated parcs offer great activities just for grown-ups. Relax in well-appointed holiday homes – this is far from camping – and enjoy on-parc experiences like wine tasting, cookery lessons and archery

Let Malta Direct Travel plan your perfect island getaway in the Spring, the loveliest time to visit. Flowers bedeck the meadows, coastal paths beckon and temperatures are ideal. As EU Capital of Culture in 2018, historic attractions abound.

Travel One offers small, friendly house-party-style holidays for solo travellers, with no single supplements. Great value options in May/June and Sept/Oct feature European destinations, with no-fly opportunities too.

Exploring the USA’s many facets is even better with a free excursion included for Silver Travellers, courtesy of Frontier America. Their bespoke holidays, featuring boutique properties, reveal a different America to the big chain hotels.