The cold weather impelled us to dream of a different climate for a while.

So we have just booked our trek to Everest base camp in November. I can't wait to get my speedos on and to soak up the sun with a refreshing drink at my side. Accommodation will be in unheated "tea huts". I presume they are unheated due to the high temperatures over there. Our high point will be at 18,021 feet at the top of Kala Patthar, a small Himalayan peak overlooking Everest.

Are any of you also planning a relaxing sun filled holiday this year?

We are also buggering off to Spain for five days in a fortnight.