The capital has a wealth of new dining locations this month. The Farm in Fulham (18 Farm Lane SW6 1PP) is the latest venture by Tom Etridge, who has successfully converted a number of neglected pub sites into contemporary spaces with excellent food.

"Aphrodisiac Adventures", a stately home soirée and romantic train rides are among the delights Britain will have on offer in February 2005 for the coming Valentine's season.

Cardiff has a thriving calendar of events planned for 2005. As the Capital of Wales, the city takes huge pride in promoting all things Welsh. Cardiff is home to such national gems as the National Museum of Wales; the Museum of Welsh Life; and the newly built Wales Millennium Centre and is now established as a leading venue for a whole range of festivals, arts, music and sporting activities.

Ah, to be young again, with all the privileges of youth - good looks and free time to roam around Europe on a Eurail Pass that costs significantly less than an adult pass. Eurail Passes are one of the great bargains for travelling in Europe.

On a cold winter day there is nothing nicer than nestling down in a big armchair with a book and a cup of coffee or tea. Budapest now has several bookshops which offer just this service for visitors. Right in the center of the city, on the great boulevard of Andrassy ut, you will find the Irok Boltja (Writers Bookshop).

From Thursday 24th February to Tuesday 31st May 2005, the miniature city of Madurodam is celebrating the fiftieth birthday of miffy, writer and illustrator Dick Bruna’s most famous creation.

A new 'Great Railway Journey of the World', to rival trains like Switzerland's Glacier Express, is in prospect for Wales following the announcement of plans to complete the scenic Welsh Highland Railway.

The recent movie release "Finding Neverland", starring Johnny Depp and depicting Scottish "Peter Pan" creator J.M. Barrie (1860-1937), has led the Angus and Dundee tourist board to invite fans to take a journey through his life.