Whistler, Cajun Country, Bilbao

Now... Canadian Ski

A week-long ski break in Whistler is £969pp, with Air Canada flights from Heathrow to Vancouver via Montreal on 7 March, transfers and a fully catered stay at the Chalet Whistler Mountain House. Skiamericaonline.co.uk

Soon... Deep South

Thomas Cook has a two-week bus tour of "America's Deep South & Cajun Country" for £2,045pp. It includes BA flights from Heathrow to Atlanta on 2 May and room-only hotels. States include Mississippi and Texas. Thomascooktours.com

Later... Spanish Steps

A two-week Spanish course at the Parador de Argómaniz near Bilbao costs £1,500pp this summer with half-board and three hours of tuition per day. Flights extra. Dates are 1 July; 15 July; 29 July; and 12 August. Parador.es