decor, and objets d’art. It also has a luxury spa with plunge pool, a hammam on the roof terrace and a superb chef.Visit riadzamzam.com for details, or read all about the full renovation at www.marrakechemma.blogspot.comOur Travel section has lots more

There are town houses, manor houses, converted barns and an old mill that are packed with character as well as facilities including croquet lawns, indoor pools and Nintendo Wiis. There’s also the option of a chef and babysitting. For example

During the month of October, guests at the Sani Resort in Halkidiki can experience the Discover Halkidiki package with visits to the fish, vegetable and meat market in Thessaloniki with one of the chefs from Sani. There are also excursions

Its collection of timber-and-glass self-catering lodges, set among hills near the north Cornish coast, all have a private terrace with a barbecue and outdoor eating area. But if cooking is off the menu, then a private chef can be requested

.- www.helpfulholidays.com Includes some of the most elegant houses in The West Country. - www.boutiqueboltholes.co.uk Hotels and houses you can take over that include extras such as a chef, butler and spa treatments.- www.celticcastles.com A huge selection of castles all over the UK

Concierge Service will help to make sure all yourfamily’s needs are met, so you can get on with enjoying your break. A concierge can arrange for a chef to cook for you, organise babysitting and ensure your fridge is packed with Christmas fare. A Beach

 are in abundance, the kitchen has top-notch appliances and a local chef can be called in to prepare your meals. A week at Dolly Cottage with Mr & Mrs Smith is priced from €595 for a family of four. Discover Ireland's Famous Five top destinations and we recommend

 cuisine from your own chef at the elegant poolside gazebo, then relax on the sundeck overlooking the Caribbean sea. Prices with Private Label Worldwide start from £10,650 for a family of four staying seven nights. This price includes flights, transfers, use

, then place them into a sieve and crush them through using a wooden spoon, making sure to catch the juice underneath in a bowl. Mix in the other ingredients until smooth then pour out your lovely mixture into your ice-cream machine (I used the Gelato Chef 2200

and hot chocolate at the Galerie des Gobelins. In the evening, the ice rink transforms into the spectacular mountain-themed Bancs d'Hiver restaurant, with a menu created by three-star Michelin chef Philippe Marc, and glasses of mulled wine on offer. Your