Want to go on holiday with a clean consciousness? Try organic gardening in Wales or cycling in Hawaii

  If you would like to brush up on your photography techniques or have a go at salsa these breaks are for you

  Anita Sethi: 'I brave my own two feet for the steps to the summit, where plumes of smoke rise menacingly from the crater'

  Fiona Laird, director of Cinderella at the Old Vic, dreams about 'chillaxing' in Anglesey

  Family trips that will entertain toddlers and jaded teenagers alike

  Try something totally unexpected ... ever thought of astronaut training?

  From sushi making in Tokyo to wine tasting in Bordeaux, there is a holiday to suit everybody's taste

  By visiting a bear sanctuary in Romania or exploring coral reefs in Honduras you can turn your vacation into a learning experience and do something positive for the wildlife at the same time

  You don't have to wait until the New Year to make your resolutions. Start planning now with these ideas - there's no excuse not to learn something new in 2008 and have a holiday while you're at it

  Get more out of your holiday by learning a language while you're there

  Think you've seen it all before in the Big Apple? Step away from the Big Name stores and rediscover a city full of one-off surprises, says David Vincent

  Get some early practice for your first day on skis. Watch Tanya Goldmaster lesson one - the art of staying upright. Tomorrow read our guide to 100 learning holidays in Guardian Travel