As the temperature drops, what could be more appealing than a country bolthole with bracing walks on the doorstep, a log fire and hearty food? Alastair Sawdayreveals his hot favourites for cold-weather breaks
· 'Fire is winter's fruit' - so goes an Arab proverb that sums up the beauty of fire in winter. Before you set out, teach yourself to start, nurture and put out fires, and (assuming you're not using a stove) learn how to cook on them. When you have done cooking, scrape the embers together and place some good lengths of wood on for light while you eat.
... 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.
