If you fancy skydiving in Spain, an adventure weekend in France, a husky safari or a visit to the Ice Hotel in Lapland or kayaking in Costa Rica then this is the place to look, with many other family friendly and adult only trips to browse. To make the most of your free time you can also book adventure weekends here in France and Slovenia . You need to call them or email your requirements to book.

If you’re keen to get away but you’re feeling the strain on your bank account after the Christmas spend then take a look at this website, offering great value short breaks to cities such as Paris and New York. If you want to travel to Europe you can choose from Eurostar or flight options and hotels from two to five star. This is a very flexible company so if you want single supplements or flight or hotel only bookings you just need to give them a call.

Cox and Kings have a beautifully designed, elegant website as you would expect from one of the world’s longest established travel companies. They organise high quality group tours, private journeys and tailor-made itineraries to many of the most fascinating places in the world, ranging from the luxurious to the down right adventurous. There is a great deal to choose from here, with longer trips as well, but one area in which they definitely excel is in their city breaks, which can take you to Venice, Florence, Helsinki or Istanbul (amongst other places) and there’s plenty of information to help you decide.

Book your next adventure trip online here at Explore, and pay a visit to anywhere from Australia and the Antarctic to Greece, Turkey or Egypt. The amount of choice here is breathtaking and with everything from walks and treks, family trips, short breaks and wildlife tours on offer you’re bound to find something. Then there are special interest options such as history tours, festivals and school adventures. Phew…I give up. You’ll just have to take a look for yourself.

Rated in the Top 50 Travel Websites in the Independent; Mr and Mrs Smith offers a collection of wonderful and exclusive places to stay plus special added extras for members. Just click on ‘Hotel Search’, and let them send you on your perfect trip, whether you’re looking for a quirky city boutique hotel, stylish country guesthouse or luxury spa. Their destinations include everywhere from Amsterdam to Zambia and they’ll also tell you the best room or suite to request, where to go for the best meal and give you the inside track on everything you need to know for your next destination.

Harlequin specialises in luxury holidays and short breaks to Europe, the Carribean, North Africa, the Indian Ocean and Dubai. Click through to their site, choose your destination and then be totally tempted by the wonderful collection of hotels. There are lots of pictures and information on each from number of rooms, restaurant details, sports facilities and nightlife. Email them for your personal quote or request a copy of their beautifully photographed catalogue.

Original Travel offers a collection of exclusive trips within easy reach of the UK, to Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with each destination specially chosen to minimise the amount of time you need and maximise your experience. You can select from 70 holidays set out under the sections for Adventures, Expeditions, Safaris, Escapes, Cities, Skiing and Classics and they propose itineraries for each, alternatively you can have your trip tailor-made to your specific requirements.

On this easy to get round website you can choose from several very different short break options, as well as the more usual city breaks to places like Bruges and Lille. You can, for example, go on a riding weekend through one of Spain's most spectacular and unspoiled rural areas, relax in an out of the way French county auberge, take a cycling trip through Spain or Italy or learn to cook traditional dishes such as Tarte Tatin in Normandy. There are some very innovative suggestions here and it’s well worth having a look round.

On the Go has been operating cultural and adventure tours since 1998, and specialises in holidays for people who want to combine culture with fun. They offer tours to a range of destinations including Egypt, India, Russia, Turkey, China, Jordan, Morocco, South America, Sri Lanka and Africa. Just click through to the country your interested in to find what’s on offer, such as Gateway to Tibet, Gorilla and Game Trek, Camels, Souks and Kasbahs or Vodka on Ice and then decide if you want to ‘bolt-on’ any extra activities to your trip. Go explore.

This fast, colourful and busy website offers all sorts of short breaks, including theatre breaks, golfing holidays to places like Goodwood Park and Edinburgh and spa breaks throughout the country at three and four star hotels and resorts. You can also book for events such as the Cheltenham Festival and Chelsea flower show and although there is a lot to choose from the website is very clear and easy to use.