Never mind the Caribbean. In a recent YouGov survey, 32 per cent of UK adults picked Scottish islands such as Arran, Skye and Mull as their idea of the perfect escape. And as the credit crunch continues to bite, they are tipped to enjoy a bumper summ
er season. Scotland is surrounded by almost 790 islands, 130 of which are inhabited, so whether your tastes run to water sports, whisky trails or walks along a deserted beach, there is probably one to suit you. Coordinating author of the new Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain, David Else, currently holidaying on Arran, says the islands are finally "getting the recognition they deserve".
Go GreekYOU can now escape the rain and fly to Sardinia on a two-for-one offer with Sardatur (020 8940 8399, www.sardinia-holidays.co.uk). Buy one return flight from Heathrow to Cagliari for £199 and you will receive another free. There is an £80 supplement for flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh, but once in Cagliari you are just half an hour away from the beautiful beaches of Chia and Villasimius. Hurry, though – the offer ends on 11 July.
Guided toursAT A time when people are trying to make an effort to live in a more environmentally friendly way, the new Green Travel Guide (£16,99, Guardian Books) proves you can plan a holiday with a difference while being kind to the planet. Edited by Liane Katz, the guide is filled with advice on how and when to book your holiday, where to go and fun activities to keep you busy when you're there. It addresses common queries people have about ethical living in relation to flying and carbon footprints, and provides more than 100 hand-picked destinations around the world – ranging from organic farms in Ibiza to mountain retreats in Morocco.
