Lisbon, Whistler-Blackcomb, India

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Now... Lisbon life

A week from today, you could be walking on the banks of the Tagus river, exploring Sao Jorge castle or admiring Rossio square. Sunshine Holidays has a week-long break in Lisbon, departing next Wednesday, 25 January. It includes B&B at the Residencial Princesa Hotel, with easyJet flights from Gatwick for £248 per person. Sunshine.co.uk

Soon... Ski Canada

Spend a week in North America's largest ski resort, Whistler-Blackcomb. The deal includes full-board at Chalet Whistler Mountain House, a pine-fringed log cabin with an outdoor hot tub and views of Alta Lake. Flights with Air Canada from Heathrow to Vancouver on 4 February are included for £1,095 per person. Skiamericaonline.co.uk

Later... Kipling country

Exodus has a number of new tours for this year. Among them is the 16-day "Land of the Tiger" trip through central India. The next departure is on 9 March and visits three national parks, Agra and Delhi. Transport, guides, accommodation with most meals and Jet Airways flights from Heathrow are included for £2,069 per person. Exodus.co.uk