City centre accommodation at Emmaus House. Tel. 0131 228 1066. www.emmaushouse-edinburgh.co.uk Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

13-29 July. Volunteer with indigenous students, meet Quaker villagers, university scholars. Life-changing QBL, BQEF projects, Inca sites, Lake Titicaca, optional Machu Picchu. Reserve early. www.TreasuresoftheAndes.com 001 707 823 6034 (GMT minus 8 hours).

Yurts and B&B overlooking the Fowey Valley. Holiday, spa and retreat options. Walking to Lostwithiel, main train line connection. www.yurtretreatcornwall.co.uk email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Phone: 01208 871168 /07821122991.

Quiet, leafy lane. Sleeps 2. Near Marazion. Tel. 01736 763623. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Scottish Highlands. Comfortable house. Log fire. Panoramic mountain views. Orchard garden. Brochure: 07818 082897. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 

Coastal cottage. Spectacular views from picture window overlooking North Uist and numerous islands. Recently upgraded - cosy summer and winter. Peaceful location - unwind and relax! Photos/brochure on request. 01445 781225. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Two eco-friendly, recently converted barns on smallholding. Each sleeps 4. Coastal path 2 miles. 01348 891286. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) www.stonescottages.co.uk

with patio. South of Pisa, near coast. Hill village. Ideal culture, beaches, walks. Sleeps 2-4. £400pw. 07796 697756.