Romance is definitely in the air this February.  For proof, you only need to take a peek at some of the responses to our Valentine's competition below.  And there are definitely more features to love in this month's newsletter:

• With snow forecasted all week, we explore vivacious Verbier in Switzerland
• Heavenly Holland for Springtime colour
• Yearning for York?  Passionate about Paris?  We show you how to make the most of your weekends this month and next
• Plus an opportunity to WIN a case of wine from La belle France

Switzerland is one of Europe's top winter holiday destinations, offering spectacular alpine scenery and a range of year-round activities.  Verbier is one of the country's most prestigious ski-resorts, with an array of wintersports and lively atmosphere.  Venture a little further afield and you will find quieter resorts such as Grimentz and fantastic opportunities for off-piste ski-ing. 

Spring in Holland brings a stunning explosion of colour as the tulips and other bulbs begin to flower in profusion around the country.

One lucky reader will win a mixed case of 12 bottles of wine from the vineyards of France.  All you have to do is tell us which item you simply can't travel without.  What is guaranteed a place in your suitcase?  Your I-pod for tunes on the beach?  Insect repellent to keep those pesky mosquitos away?  Or your favourite teddy?

Follow this link to enter our Travel Essentials Competition

Who said romance was dead?  The response to our Valentine's competition showed beyond a shadow of a doubt that love is all around.  From Dorset to Sydney, you shared your most romantic destinations. But the champagne and chocolates go to Jane Ballentyne from Kent who says:

"The most romantic destination I have ever visited is Sydney Harbour Bridge on New Year 2000 with storm clouds rolling in across the harbour and bright blue skies behind. It was amazingly intense and anything would have been possible..."

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If you are looking for something to warm your soul this chilly February, follow this link for the best of the rest. And read on to the end to see who wins our special prize for true romance!

If you are at a loose end this weekend and wondering what to do, why not catch the last few days of the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival.  Join in a Scottish Dance workshop, learn how to play the small pipes, sample a Whisky Masterclass or simply soak up the atmosphere at one of the many concerts.

Car hire is available in Glasgow from £16 per day

Follow this link for more short breaks and days out during February and March