What are your plans for the 2010 Festive Season? Why not head to Bruges and indulge in some Belgian beer and chocolates, as well as hitting the Christmas Markets and sampling traditional Christmas food.

Varanasi
Spend 4 days exploring the mystical and holy Hindu city of Varanasi. Take a memorable sunrise boat trip down the Ganges River and be enthralled by the thousands of devotees who come to the banks of the river to absolve themselves of their sins. Winess the bathing ghats (steps leading down to the river) and centuries-old temples, and explore the narrow winding lanes in search of exquisite silks, brassware and stunning saris. On you free day, take an optional visit to Sarnath, known as the birthplace of Buddhism and the site of the enlightened Buddha’s first sermon.

London - Cheddar - Newquay - Bath - London

Discover the mystical West Country, steeped in Arthurian legends, laylines and ancient Roman history. Reach the southwest tip of the UK through tiny villages, deserted moors and stunning coastline. Plus the chance to ride the waves in Newquay, the UK’s surf capital.

London - Abergavenny - Corwen - Caernarfon - Cardiff - London

The ultimate Welsh adventure! Escape London and let wild Wales capture your imagination as you explore this unique and fascinating country. Discover ancient castles, fantastic towns and villages, stunning coastal and mountain scenery and the legends of King Arthur.

There’s no better way to spend the end of winter than experiencing all that Dublin has to offer for St Patrick’s Day! From the amazing street parade to the city’s “craic”, the sights and sounds of Dublin will stay with you long after your odyssey is over! Topdeck’s expertly trained and knowledgeable road crew, fantastic accommodation and a group of like-minded travelling companions will help make this an experience you wish would never end!

There’s no better way to spend Christmas than experiencing all that England has to offer! From the historic university city of Oxford to the beauty of the Cotswolds, the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge to the royal residence at Windsor, the sights and sounds of England will stay with you long after your Topdeck odyssey is over! Topdeck’s expertly trained and knowledgeable road crew, modern air conditioned coaches, central accommodation and a group of like-minded travelling
companions will help make this a Christmas you wish would never end!

Count down the New Year in nightlife central and celebrate New Years in Amsterdam!

Quito 
Ecuador's capital Quito is located in a spectacular setting high up in the Andes among ancient dormant volcanoes, a beautiful place to spend a week or two learning Spanish. At 2,850 metres above sea level, Quito is the second highest capital city in the world, after La Paz. The city is divided into two sections; the old colonial centre with cobbled plazas and side-street Indian markets, and the more modern district with shops, bars and restaurants.

Staying with a carefully chosen local family and taking 16 hours of classes over four days at a reputable Spanish language school, you will be able to loosen your grip on your phrase book and improve your conversation skills in one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll pick up the basics by taking classes and actually living with the locals.

Kampala - Gorilla trekking - Lake Bunyoni - Kampala

Uganda uncovered - Take an incredible journey deep into the heart of the African jungle, in search of the mighty mountain gorillas - our closest living relatives, and relax by beautiful Lake Bunyoni.

Hog What? Hogmanay in Scotland - an opportunity to join the Scots and do what they do so well - party! On New Years Eve, Edinburgh turns into one big street party and here is your chance to join in.