Many people think about going to Kenya, but most of them don’t actually ever do it. Maybe 2010 is the year to take the plunge, and see the amazing animals, wildlife, and breathtaking natural terrain that this part of Africa has to offer.

There are loads of companies offering safari and other adventures to tourists and serious travellers alike – all you have to do is choose a package to suit you. Here are a couple of examples of what’s on offer:

• 5 day Masai Mara wildebeest migration safari
• Hot air balloon safari in Kenya
• 4 day Lake Nakuru safari

If you’re looking for some inspiration for where to go in 2010, it may be useful to see where most people went in 2009. Helpfully, the Times Online has released a list of the top 36 travel ideas of last year. The following are a few highlights from the list, and some of them may surprise you:

• New Year in Hong Kong
• Caribbean cricket
• Snowbombing festival in the Alps
• Easter fireworks in Greece
• The White Nights Arts festival in St Petersburg
• Mardi Gras in Salvador, northeast Brazil
• The Fête de la Musique in Paris

Why do so many people visit Australia every year? It’s such a long way away, but some people go every year and others even move out there. I’ve been wondering why Australia is so popular, and here’s what I came up with:

• Surfing – Surfing conditions are brilliant in Australia; with so many beautiful beaches, it has almost become a national sport.

• The Australian outback – This stunning yet unusual natural feature is pretty awesome due to its sheer size, where desert plains of red sand stretch out for miles.

• Sydney – the stunning architecture of the Sydney Opera House, the beautiful harbour, the laid-back attitude, the weather…need I say more?

Going on a city break can be the most affordable and exciting ways to squeeze in a small holiday between working weeks, and it can also be the perfect present for a boyfriend or girlfriend. In my opinion, the three best city breaks are:

1. Berlin – I’ve only ever been to Berlin during the freezing winter, but the snow and cold seemed to suit the city somehow. Whether you’re a beer and bratwurst fan or a history buff, there are so many places to see; you’ll need to make an itinerary! Highlights include Berlin Zoo, the Brandenburg Gate and the Jewish Museum.

2. Amsterdam – I haven’t been yet, but people who have tell me that Amsterdam is not only a liberal and wild party city, but it is also a quaint, pretty and historical place to visit.

3. Paris – The ultimate city break. There are countless iconic places to see, and an amazingly cultural sophisticated atmosphere everywhere you go.

While temperatures in the UK are freezing and the weather is so very poor, a large number of people are looking to get away for a while to enjoy some winter sun. It’s a lovely feeling to experience a sunny climate when it’s the middle of winter back home; it can recharge your batteries after the Christmas period or even a couple of months of hard work.

Hawaii has recently been named by Expedia.co.uk as the sunny place UK holidaymakers would like to escape to. Temperatures reached 29°c during October and November, and these were amongst the coldest months in the UK last year. It may be a long way to go, but the beach, tropical weather and ‘aloha’ spirit are more than enough incentive to jet out there for a week or so. Other popular destinations include the Algarve, Mauritius and Andorra.