of sail, as it circumnavigated the globe many times over. Lovingly restored after the ravages of a fire in 2007, the Cutty Sark is now looking spick and span, with its cabins and captain’s quarters positively gleaming. As well as reading up

to deal with alone. Dr Seuss doesn't mince his words, and warns the adventurer: "When you're alone, there's a very good chance, you'll meet things that scare you right out of your pants." The hero discovers that life is never plain sailing, but he also

passport featuring the best-loved sights and places to visit in Paris; they can also borrow a scooter to whizz around the nearby Jardins de Tuileries, or sail the toy boat on the pond, or enjoy an indulgent Tea Time Gouter of patisseries delights. Everyone

and do their own thing every now and then as well.What’s your favourite childhood holiday memory? It would have to be sailing trips in the Med. There is nothing to beat leaping on and off boats with friends and family, except perhaps skiing with them

football Academy at May half term. Not to mention the water sports, PADI dive centre and sailing courses, it’s the kind of place where everyone can find their own space and enjoy themselves at their own pace. The kids love the pizza making sessions

with slanting rooves and – till now the king of Dubai’s skyline – the Burj al Arab, the super-luxurious seven-star hotel that twinkles like the full-blown sail of a huge yacht (or a plumptious pregnant belly) in the sunlight.The newest kid on the Dubai block