Over in Morocco, you’ll find countless wonderful places to visit, from medieval Fez to Casablanca, with its historical medina and modern mosque, the world’s third largest. Stroll around Marrakech’s huge network of souks and ruins in the medina. The main square of Djeema El Fna at dusk is unmissable as it comes alive with jugglers, acrobats, storytellers and food stalls.

Equally, you could head for a coastal town like Agadir, Essaouira or Tangier, or go hiking in the majestic Atlas Mountains.

Kenya holidays offer more safari opportunities than just about anywhere else – this is your chance to get up close and personal with the ‘big five’ game animals: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino. Combine this with an idyllic stay on the beaches of the Swahili coast and you’re in for a delightful winter warmer of a holiday.

Gambia is another great country for an African adventure, with stacks of varied history, landscapes and culture to absorb, along with literally hundreds of different bird species. Not to mention the heavenly beaches!