May Day magic

With the next Bank Holiday fast approaching - this time 'May Day' - check out the short breaks on offer at home, and away.

The company is highlighting three-night breaks, starting on 1 May, at £300 for a party of up to eight staying in luxurious - and spacious - centrally-heated three-bedroomed Honeysuckle Lodges.

Park facilities - many of which are complimentary - include indoor heated pools, nine-hole golf, cinema, fishing, tennis and 10-pin bowling, along with clubs for the children and evening entertainment with cabaret. See woolacombe.com/bp for more details.

For a spot of relaxation and crystal-clear alpine air this May Day, the Switzerland Travel Centre is highlighting short break packages to Adelboden, a traditional alpine mountain village, surrounded by snow covered mountain peaks, magnificent waterfalls and meadows carpeted with wild flowers.

The village, located in the Bernese Oberland, is home to more than 300 km of hiking walking and mountain trails, along with a wide choice of cycle and mountain bike routes.

Properties on offer include the four-star Solis Cambrian Hotel and Spa - enjoying panoramic mountain and waterfall views - where a three-night break, departing on 1 or 2 May, costs £380 per person (twin share) inclusive of return flights from Heathrow, Gatwick or London City, rail transfers and accommodation with breakfast. For more information, log on to Stc.co.uk.

Alternatively, improve your ballroom dancing skills over the May Day weekend on a four-night Ballroom - Beyond Basics break courtesy of HF Holidays - the walking and leisure activity breaks specialist.

Taking place at one of the company's UK Country Houses - Moorlands Country House situated near Haytor on Dartmoor - the holiday includes ballroom sessions in the mornings and late afternoons which will build on the basics followed by social dancing in the evenings. The remainder of the time is free for relaxation or for visiting local attractions.

Starting 2 May, the cost is £323 (saving £36) per person, twin-share, inclusive of full board accommodation, the holiday programme, plus the services of an experienced ballroom dance leader. For more information, log on to Hfholidays.co.uk.