On the next few pages you will find a selection of organisations that will help you to arrange gap year placements in almost every conceivable location and letting you undertake everything from teaching in South America to taking an expedition in Tanzania.

Whatever you are thinking of doing just take time to have a look at the options and work out what will really suit you. We list companies that will have something for everyone whatever you are looking for.

Whether you are a school leaver, a recent graduate or taking a career break to change your outlook on life, make sure that you give 110% to the gap activity you do. Whatever it is you undertake you will get the most out of it and so will the group you work with, and you don't want to look back in twenty years time and feel that you wasted what should be the time of your life.

With that in mind take a look round and begin planning that big trip!