We are ignoring the grey skies of winter and are pulling ourselves out of a February funk with this month's competition. Can you capture travel in glorious technicolour? Been.there.photos@guardian.co.uk

When a restaurant is described as exquisite it's probably worth just checking it out. When it's also described as cheap, it would be rude not to. Thanks to krishym for this yummy tip

If you're scrabbling around hunting for last minute Valentine's inspiration then fear not. We've got hundreds of smoochy tips. PLUS check out these last minute Valentine's deals

Sometimes a hotel is too grand. But then a hostel is a bit too budget. And sometimes you just want to see a friendly face. Readers choose their favourite home from homes in the big cities of Europe

Sometimes a fantastic tip is posted. Sometimes I find a great blog. And sometimes I'm just lonely and want to hear what you're doing. Welcome TwiTips via @beentheresite. Travel in a tweet

We've launched a new award to throw the spotlight on the oft recommended. If you know a great little place that has yet to wear the 'Been there recommends' badge, then tip, tip, tip

Tippers - you are the ones making this site, with your tips, photos from all over the world and stories about your travel antics. Been there would be nothing without you. Meet a few of our tippers here

Passport, money, keys are all very good. But before you head off on your eagerly anticipated holiday, check out our handy travel guides with themes ranging from backpacking to glamming it up in NYC