Q&a

Q I am interested in having a white Christmas in Europe this year, preferably staying at one place for about four nights which is easy to get to and has interesting areas to visit close by. There are likely to be four adults (no partners) in the party. We are not skiers. Any suggestions? K Thomas.

Hokkaido's Summer Magic

When the snow's gone so have the tourists and nature turns on its "green" season, writes Louise Southerden.

White Powder

With metres of dry snow, good accommodation and cheap tickets, it's skier heaven, writes Rachael Oakes-Ash.

Solid As A Rock

A gracious pocket of Australiana lies at the foot of Mount Macedon, writes Karin Derkley.