Source: www.sejour-vacances-ski.com

So, has the recent snow and big freeze tempted you to take a winter holiday, or would you prefer to hibernate until the summer kicks in?

Personally, I am sick of the winter, but if you’re not then here’s a list of suggestions for perfect winter sports and activity breaks:

1-    Build shelters and spot bats by day and snuggle up your log cabin by night in Yorkshire.

2-    The more adventurous of us may fancy searching for snow buntings in the Highlands.

3-    A Narnia-inspired skiing break for the family in Switzerland.

4-    Blast away the cobwebs in the Lake District by hiking with ice picks and crampons.

5-    Adrenaline junkies might like the sound of speeding around in snow scooters in France.

6-    If your kids are missing the snow now it’s melting they fancy this ‘Snowmen in Sweden’ break.

7-    A scenic cross-skiing adventure overlooking pine forests in Scotland.

8-    Learn essential survival skills in Derbyshire, including how to light a fire from a bow drill.

9-    Those who like orienteering might prefer to navigate their way round Bienn Damph in Scotland.

10- Finally, a mountain bike trek with a visit to a Welsh Whisky distillery – an interesting, and potentially dangerous, combination.

Travelodge has researched 3,300 people and produced a list of the top ten British destinations of choice for people choosing to holiday at home:

1. Cornwall

2. Lake District

3. Yorkshire Dales

4.Scottish Highlands & Islands

5. Edinburgh

6. London

7. Isle of Wight

8. Devon

9. Norfolk Broads

10. South Wales

I have to say, we were a little disappointed to see Wales fall to the bottom of the list, we may be biased, but South Wales has some of the most beautiful beaches and countryside in the UK. That said, there was tough competition from the likes of Devon, Cornwall and the Lake District – all of which are stunning.

Wherever you choose to holiday this year, please remember to check with your agent or hotelier that your accommodation has been thoroughly checked for hygiene and safety. For most, this will be their one break of the year and by simply asking the question they can enjoy it with peace of mind.

Eurocamp has announced that it will be branching into the UK with “Brit Camps” to help cash-strapped Brits enjoy a break away and rediscover the British countryside.

The nine sites will be based in the Lake District, Snowdonia, Yorkshire, Scotland and the South West of England. The main difference between what the travel provider currently offers across Europe and what will be available in the UK, is the entertainment. Instead of the usual high-octane children’s entertainment, the company will employ forest rangers to teach the visitors about animal tracking and fire-making skills.

Personally, we think this is a great idea. Not only does it help to ensure that no matter what your budget is, you can still go on a well earned holiday, but it also encourages children, and adults, to get out into the fresh air and learn skills that they may not have ordinarily experienced. All we need now is the guarantee of a rain-free summer.