This is a fantastic hotel and bistro in Cambridge city centre. Literally jaw-dropping rooms with roll top baths, plasma TV and gorgeous smellies. If you cannot get romantic here, then frankly give it up.

The restaurant has a great menu and the food manages to be both unfussy and adventurous. On the first night we were too late to get a table as it was so popular but thirty minutes later they rang to say someone had cancelled which is just brilliant attention to detail. The guy who took us through the 24 cheeses on the cheeseboard was brilliant, the sommelier was excellent and the cosy bar downstairs was the perfect lazy place to go after dinner.

Cambridge itself is quaint, gorgeous, and a delight to walk around, particularly in view of all the colleges, history, parks, river and the shops! The best bit is it was only 50 minutes on a fast train from Kings Cross making it a perfect weekend destination.

It is rare to find a hotel that gets so much right, but this one really does.

www.hotelduvin.com

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I did a four day long weekend with Skiweekender which was brilliant. I was met at Geneva after work on Thursday, taken straight back to the chalet, settled in, then taken to their on-site bootroom to have my skis fitted straight away – all sorted before dinner!
Optional guiding with the chalet staff was offered which was a god send. I didn’t pull out a piste map all day and got in a fab day’s skiing with some of the other guests and got great advice on the best restaurants and ‘vin chaud’ stops.
This chalet is actually situated between two resorts, so, although guiding and transport are on offer, you’re left to chose between them, or you can go back and forth during the day on the 15-minute ski bus.
The staff are friendly and helpful, the chalet is warm and inviting, and totally relaxed. The food was lovely (especially the Sunday night cheese board and afternoon tea everyday) and my vegetarian diet was absolutely no problem. I really couldn’t recommend Skiweekender highly enough.

www.skiweekender.co.uk/
01202 661 865

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Dundee has really changed for the better over the last couple of decades. It has transformed from a down at heel city to a bright, fun place to visit. There's lots to do and see for everyone, shops, museums, theatre and the beach and castle at Broughty Ferry.

You can read my guide to Dundee at
www.europealacarte.co.uk/Scotland/dundee.html

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Bergamo is ideal as a short break destination as it is a Ryanair hub (although called their Milan airport). There is a regular service bus into Bergamo city centre. There are a couple of interesting museums, lovely shops and the medieval hilltop town to explore.

I have written a Guide to Bergamo:www.europealacarte.co.uk/Italy/bergamo/.

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Gothenburg is on the west coast of Sweden. Don't be put off by tales of how expensive it is in Scandanavia. I found Gothenburg to be reasonably priced, with loads to do inside and outside. It is a very clean, civilised and vibrant city. It would be good for families as there is the Lisberg Amusement Park and the Universeum hands on science museum.

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Trieste is tucked away in the north east of Italy, close to the Slovenian border. It combines the charm of a mid-European city with a sea/beach location.

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