expeditions, organic markets and fish supplied by local fishermen, which also puts money back into the local economy. Brittany Travel has almost 200 villas and cottages to choose from, most of them are on the coast, and French-owned, so usually in the best

-like-your-gran styles, as seen at Sarabanda. Echoing the trend in adult collections, there were rabbit and mink trims on coats, hats and handbags, but the British market is more likely to have faux-fur versions of popular pieces. Girlswear featured an assortment

, there are 536 brands showcasing, covering Sports, Luxury, New View/Generation labels, Street wear, Contemporary Luxury brands, Mid Markets labels, Eco Brands, Baby and Nursery. Last year saw 6,900 buyers attend,of which 2,500 were from abroad, including Harrods

in a sumptuous midnight blue. I was most impressed with how the Autograph collection has managed to capture the essence of the luxury market with exquisite attention to detail and luxurious finishes like beading, sequins and pleats. A fun fur coat

. Booking to fly direct to a destination is also a greener way to travel.Buy local produce As well as allowing you to experience the best of local cuisine, buying food from local markets keeps your carbon footprint to a minimum and supports local farmers

collection - Furniture * Most innovative product  * Best new-to-market product * Best monitor design * Best changing bag * Best baby & child toiletry rangeTOYS & BOOKS Best classic toy  * Best toy design (for 0-2 years) * Best toy design (for 3-5 years

 * Best cot design * Best car seat design * Best infant carrier * Best interiors collection - Deco * Best interiors collection - Furniture * Most innovative product  * Best new-to-market product * Best monitor design * Best changing bag * Best baby & child

to see the Market of Flowers and Birds, which is a short walk away in Place Louis-Lépine. Of course, you couldn’t possibly go to Paris and not spend an idle afternoon in Le Jardin de Tuileries, where children can run around while you sit back at one

New-to-market Product * Best Baby & Child Toiletry Range * Best Pampering Skincare/Beauty Product For Mothers * Best Eco Nappy   TOYS & BOOKS * Best Classic Toy  * Best Toy Design (for 0–2 years) * Best Toy Design (for 3-5 years) * Best Toy Design (6

Head to Nottingham’s summertime Riviera, located in the Old Market Square, with its beach, deckchairs and a large paddling pool doing the job of a stand-in sea. You can even get your hands on a Nottingham branded stick of rock.Further afieldParis Plages