Travel trends 2009: what type of trips will we take?

Polydays

'pol'i-das', n. and pl, multiple short holidays staying close to home.

Try it out: Looking for a short sojourn not too far from home, but far enough to seek out splendid city sights? VFB Holidays (01452 716840; www.vfbholidays.co.uk) specialises in short breaks to a range of classic destinations across France and Europe. A three-night break to peruse the pleasures of Paris, staying in the three-star Hotel Apollinaire, starts from £169 pp, including either return travel by Eurostar, or return flights (London - supplement applies) and three nights' B&B accommodation. Valid until 28 February 2009.