St Barths: Come and enjoy internationally renowned artists playing at the St Barth Jazz Music Festival, held annually in January

Majorca: Go for a romantic walk in almond blossom filled fields in Majorca – best time is mid to end February

Andalucía: The Fallas festival in Valencia  honours patron saint San José (St Joseph) with huge papier-mâché puppets, explosive fireworks and amazing food

Cotswolds: Pay a visit to the Forest of Dean in the Cotswolds to see the bluebells in full splendid bloom

Mustique: Take advantage of the low season prices and enjoy the relaxing Caribbean summer months in luxury

Scotland: August is the time of the famous Highland Games in Scotland, or witness the legendary Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Crete: Crete is famous for its fresh and organic cuisine, much of which is harvested in September and sold at simple roadside stalls.

Tuscany: The summer heat has cooled down, the Italians are back to work and the grapes have just been harvested.