... but you do have to be prepared. Guy Grieve, star of TV's Wild Gourmets and wilderness survival expert, celebrates the joys of outdoor living whatever the weather, and gives his tips on keeping cosy under canvas
Inspired by tales of the hedonistic getaways enjoyed by celebrities, the latest fashion for twenty- and thirtysomething holidaymakers is "debauchery tourism" - or debaucherism - according to a global travel trends report released today.
Tomorrow, the first high-speed Eurostar leaves from St Pancras. Angelique Chrisafis helps you find your ideal Parisian pad with her insider guide to the capital's hotels