Megeve itself is a charming little resort that's a lot chicer and slightly more upmarket than places such as Chamonix and Courcheval. Do remember to pack that little Chanel dress.

Doubles from ¤328. Tel 00 33 4 50 93 03 10 http//: c-h-m. com

The Hotel

EASTERN PROMISE There's luxury and then there's the kind of opulence and grandeur that puts even the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai to shame. Such is the effect that Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa in Oman has. The food is divine, the attention to detail is incredible and you can while your days away in the opulent infinity pool, watching turtles hatch on the golden beaches or taking a boat trip on the sea and dolphin watch. Bliss.

Double rooms from ¤693. Tel 0800 028 3337 and visit www.Shangri-la. com

The Guide

BOXING CLEVER What do you get the glamorous jet-setter who already has the Vuitton luggage and cashmere socks? Try the Luxe Bespoke box sets. These handmade boxes come in amber faux snakeskin with an embossed gold logo or carbon black and a white embossed logo. Fill them with any five Luxe guides - the definitive guides to living the high life - for $45, available exclusively online.

The Website

GREEN FLY If you're feeling uneasy about your carbon footprint, do something about it. Climate Care is a website where you can buy a tree for every airmiles you fly, using an online calculator to see how many you need to offset your emissions.

Visit www. climatecare. org

The Romantic Getaway

LOVED UP LUXURY Show them that you really, really care by whisking them away for a pampering couple's massage in the Angsana Spa in the Brehon Hotel, Killarney. On arrival, a hamper with champagne, chocolates, strawberries and other treats awaits. Couples can then experience a Thai massage with aromatic oils, which really should get you in the mood. A one night break (Feb 11- 15), including B & B, hamper and evening meal costs ¤139 per person sharing, while the weekend break (Feb 16 and 17 only) includes two nights B & B, with evening meal and hamper and costs ¤249 per person sharing.

Tel: 064 30700