1. Three days of skiing for one day off work

2. Travel - French house party packs in the fun

Seeking good company and sumptuous meals in a charming rural setting, Hilary Scott relaxes into The French House Party Experience.

3. New Zealand by rail – it’s the best way

Big Brother’s ‘Nasty’ Nick Bateman has moved on from Australia – in last week’s getreading – to get on track in New Zealand.

4. The wonderful world of Australia

Big Brother’s ‘nasty’ Nick Bateman is back from his Australian adventure. He gives his tips on what’s hot on the other side of the world...

5. Dreaming of summer in France

Tired of the freezing cold snowy conditions in Reading, KATE MAGEE is already thinking ahead to a return visit to France this summer

6. English Riviera 'Kids go Free'

There are big savings available for families who holiday on the English Riviera next month.

7. Riding watersports victory wave

Boscombe’s artificial surf reef was officially opened earlier this month. STUART WHITE headed south to catch some waves on an action-packed watersports weekend with his most competitive friend

8. Algarve with a boutique twist

At Monte do Casal, high in the ancient hilltop Portuguese village of Estoi in the Algarve, each morning a maid taps on your balcony to call you to the traditional breakfast laid out on your own private terrace.
 

9. Dreaming of a Cotswolds life

Chipping Campden is one of the many striking towns in the Cotswolds. SARAH DAVE slowed herself down to engage in local history and wonderful food during a quick weekend escape

10. Toronto lives up to towering reputation

A good friend of mine who lives in Jersey City said it was his favourite place ever. “Take all the good bits from New York and London and you have Toronto,” he told me.