In one week: you could be going wild with a multiactivity weekend at Oakdene Forest Park, in Hampshire, which, along with a rather nice pool complex, offers a staggering number of events for kids aged three and upwards, including zorbing, sea-scootering, raft-building, crossbow, piracy and cowboy skills. A three-night weekend break in a static caravan starts at £159 for a family of four; activities cost from £2 to £12. Book with Shorefield Holidays (01590 648331, shorefield.co.uk).
In two weeks: you could be at the five-star Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort, in Crete, home of an Arsenal Soccer Schools camp. The resort is offering 20% off for adults and one free child place for Easter holiday stays. A week starts at £867pp, half-board, with flights and transfers. The soccer coaching costs £67pp for three days, and promises to teach kids aged between five and 16 how to play “the Arsenal way” — which, on current form, means learning how to get the ball to Robin van Persie as often as possible. Book it with Western & Oriental (020 7666 1234, wandotravel.com). Alternatively, you could be at PortAventura, in Salou, on the Costa Dorada, for the opening of the £21m Shambhala: Expedition to the Himalayas — the newest, tallest, fastest rollercoaster in Europe. Be prepared for speeds of 83mph, a drop of 256ft and five gut-wrenching camel-backs. A three-night stay at the Hotel PortAventura (0800 091 3886, portaventura.co.uk) costs from £175pp, including park entry. Flights to Reus start at £50 with Ryanair (0871 246 0000, ryanair.com).
In three weeks: you could be in the Dutch city of Venlo for the Floriade festival (floriade.com). If you’re a keen gardener, you’ll know what it’s all about. If not, it’s a spectacular flower show, covering almost 100 acres, that takes place only once every 10 years. The River Cruise Line (0844 544 6437, www.rivercruiseline.co.uk) has a four-day trip, via Amsterdam and the bulb fields, to the festival, from £495pp, full-board, including coach travel and ferry crossings.
In four weeks: you could be joining TV wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein on a trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro. You’ll be wearing Gore-Tex, fleece and a sensible hat for the five-day hike. He’ll be wearing a 9ft, 30lb tiger suit, as part of a fundraising attempt for endangered tigers that involves climbing Kili and running the London and Brighton marathons — all in the same week. Places, at £1,499pp including flights, are limited: book with Exodus (0845 863 9601, exodus.co.uk).