Hammamet, the St Tropez of Tunisia, is where the beautiful people flock to soak up the sun and show off their tans. By day, the endless white sands, beautiful flower gardens and brightly painted fishermen’s boats evoke laid-back serenity, but at night the town comes alive with young fashionistas. Late Deals (www.latedeals.com; 0800 027 8233) has seven nights’ half-board at the Royal Azur, departing Glasgow on September 18, for £618.
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Why not pop over to Cork, the European City of Culture, for a round or two of golf (plus some culture too if the opportunity arises) with a two-night break from Scotia Travel (www.scotiatravel.com; 0141 305 5050). The price of £299 includes flights from Glasgow, B&B and two rounds of golf at one of the county’s picturesque courses, of which there are many.