Whether they are planning on booking cheap flights to Pisa, Venice, Milan or Rome, Britons can expect to find Italy "crammed with culinary hotspots", according to one writer.

In an article for the Telegraph, Lee Marshall states that from truffle hunting in Piedmont to wine tasting in Tuscany, there is plenty to challenge the UK food and drink adventurer.

Britons considering booking cheap flights to Paris have been advised that 2009 is a good time to go.

Writing for the Telegraph, Nick Trend said that the cost of staying in hotels and cottages in the north of France would still be "roughly on a par" with UK prices, as would dining out in the country's restaurants.

Businesses cannot stop all their travel plans to be more eco-friendly, one expert has claimed, which may interest companies looking to book cheap winter flights.

Margaret Hansen, global procurement director of corporate travel at AT Kearney, said that companies now operated within a global economy which meant that they were unlikely not to travel.

Britons have been having a romantic love affair with Spain - and in particular the Costa del Sol - for 50 years now, according to one commentator, which may prompt them to celebrate this anniversary by booking cheap flights to Spain for this summer.

Such a seaside break could see people's money stretching further and offer them a good dose of sun, sea and sand.

While, if rumours are to be believed, Victoria Beckham may be considering a permanent move to the fashion capital of Italy, there are even more reasons for Britons to book cheap flights to Milan for their summer break this year.

According to Lee Marshall, writing on the online pages of the Telegraph, there is more to Milan than just Posh and Becks.

Britons who have booked their cheap flights to Spain for their 2009 summer break may wish to pack their walking boots and head for the north coast region of Asturias.

Ben Crichton, writing for the Independent, explains that at the destination, which is close to the Bay of Biscay, travellers can choose to experience either "surf, turf or city life".

When it comes to choosing destinations for their summer holiday this year, Britons are increasingly becoming more adventurous, one expert has claimed, which may prompt people to book cheap flights to Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt.

Frances Tuke, a spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), explained that Egypt was doing well for bookings made by Britons this year, as it offered value for money and there were many all-inclusive offerings which allowed travellers to control their costs.

Britons considering booking cheap flights to Edinburgh to enjoy a domestic holiday this year may wish to explore the country's slopes, following comments from one winter sports fan.

Writing for the Times, Sarah Vine explained that Scottish ski resorts in Glenshee, Cairngorm, Nevis Range, Glencoe Mountain and The Lecht were all convenient and cost-effective when it came to hitting the piste.

Those who want to escape the grey winter weather of the UK by booking cheap flights to Venice, Spain or a similar sunny European destination may wish to consider making this a regular mini break.

And with Spain and Italy being just a short distance fly time away, Britons could find themselves lapping up the sunshine just hours after they leave the office.

Britons who have booked cheap ski flights may wish to hear the advice given to one writer, who was told by his instructor that on the slopes, speed is a friend and not an enemy.

This was what the Guardian's Tom Robbins tried to keep in mind as he prepared to fly down the slopes as part of his freestyling course recently.

Britons who want to get away from it all and enjoy some early sunshine and a little culture as well may wish to book cheap flights to Palma, Majorca where they can find both, according to one writer.

According to the Telegraph's Alexandra Ferguson, the city's Old Town is still largely unspoilt by tourism and also boasts an imposing Gothic cathedral.

While spring may still not quite yet have sprung in the UK, Britons could do a lot worse than to book cheap flights to Nice in France and catch the last of the winter sun on the coast.

The Times' Anthony Peregrine states that it is a myth that beaches are best in the summer and that in reality seasides are "far better" off season.

Britons planning on booking cheap flights to Crete to soak up the summer sun have been advised that the best place to do this is on one of the island's southern beaches.

In an article for the Telegraph, Robin Gauldie said Matala used to be a "hippie haven" and still carries with it a laid-back attitude as people relax on its beautiful yellow sand.

Britons planning on booking cheap ski flights in order to catch the end of the winter sports season have been offered a number of tips to improve their time on the slopes from one of the best downhill skiers in history.

In an interview with the Guardian, Franz Klammer - who won a gold medal at the 1976 Winter Olympics - said he thought a good skier was a person who could control their speed from the top to the bottom of the slope.

The largest of the Canary Islands is changing and holidaymakers who book cheap flights to Tenerife can now expect to find record-breaking water parks, first-rate hotels and an ocean filled with dolphins off the sun filled beaches, one sector commentator has claimed.

Writing on the online pages of the News of the World, Keith Gladdis explained that the popular getaway spot still has hundreds of bars and nightclubs for young single travellers to visit but was also now becoming a fashionable family favourite.

The Killers have been added to the already bulging line-up for this year's Benicassim festival in Valencia, which may prompt music lovers to get a move on and book cheap flights to Spain.

Brandon Flowers and the rest of his Las Vegas band will perform at the event, which will also include sets by Brit pop stalwarts Oasis, US rockers Kings of Leon, the 'mod-father' Paul Weller and Scottish indie act Franz Ferdinand.

Winter sports enthusiasts may want to book quick last-minute cheap ski flights to Europe, as ski resorts on the continent are set to benefit from further generous snowfalls over the next week.

According to the Telegraph, resorts in France, Austria and Switzerland will actually see half a metre of the white stuff falling, meaning that this half term break may be the best time to enjoy the end of the ski season.

Britons who are planning to book cheap flights to Venice could end up feeling like royalty once they have touched down in the Italian city of canals.

Writing on the online pages of the Independent, Rhiannon Batten explains that Italy has a "panoply of palaces" for tourists to discover and that many are no longer associated with the church or the crown.

Britons looking for a cultural getaway for their holiday this year may be tempted to book cheap flights to Venice and catch the end of winter there after hearing the testimony of one celebrity.

Writer and broadcaster Janet Street-Porter asserts that she first visited the city of canals 40 years ago and that during winter the destination was "utterly magical".

Valentine's Day is fast approaching so there has never been a better time to book cheap flights to Paris for a surprise romantic getaway for a loved one.

And those who do intend visiting the French capital will not be disappointed, as Sankha Guha, writing on the online travel pages of the Independent, said the city "would make anyone feel like a love god".

Britons who have booked cheap flights to Cyprus in order to soak up the sun on a few weeks' getaway may feel tempted never to return to the cold and rainy shores of the UK.

However, according to one expert, Britons have been moving permanently to the island for the last 40 years due to the similar lifestyle it offers them.

People who are soon to book their cheap flights to Rome and prepare for an Italian getaway this year could find that heading off the beaten track and exploring the nearby Alps allows them the chance to escape the tourists.

That is what Matt Rudd and his family discovered when they visited the Mediterranean country.

In order to get away from it all this year, Britons may be considering booking cheap flights to Spain, a city break in Paris, a clubbing trip in Ibiza or a beach break in Menorca.

However, what makes a truly memorable holiday?

Britons who have already booked their cheap ski flights may wish to draw inspiration from one holidaymaker's recent experience of participating in the winter sport in not one but three different countries.

In an article for the Times, Leigh Mytton revealed that she hit the slopes in France, Italy and Switzerland over the course of one long weekend.

Golf enthusiasts may be quick to book cheap flights to Cyprus in order to notch up their hole in ones, eagles and birdies under the blazing sun.

Officials on the island have proposed plans for 14 brand spanking new golf courses, with license applications expected to be put to the Council of Ministers this month.

While Brits considering booking cheap flights to Tenerife may already be aware of the island's bubbling nightlife and red hot pubs and clubs, there is a far more explosive attraction they may also wish to see.

Ben Ross, writing on the online travel pages of the Independent, explains that he and his sons were drawn to the Canary Island by their wish to get up close and personal with the monster volcano that makes up its core - Teide.

Britons considering booking cheap flights to Prague and looking for more ways to save money once they have arrived at their destination have been offered some tips on what they can enjoy for free while on their holiday this year.

Writing on the online travel pages of the Times, Matt Rudd said that the changing of the guard at Prague Castle at noon each day is "a laugh" and does not cost a penny.

As people across the country woke up to see a carpet of snow outside, they may have felt more ready than ever to escape the cold seasonal chill of the UK and jet off for a spot of winter sun overseas.

And Britons may wish to book cheap flights to Crete following the recommendation of one visitor to the Greek island that it is a great destination for the whole family to enjoy.

It could be said that the film which really caught the hearts and imaginations of Britons last year was Mamma Mia!, a musical that tells the story of a young woman trying to find her real father, told through the songs of ABBA.

The movie was shot on the Greek island of Skopelos and many people may have seen a definite attraction to the relaxed lifestyle there, which saw Meryl Streep jumping into the warm deep blue ocean, which may prompt holidaymakers to consider a Greek getaway this year.

As many Britons may have woken up to see snow on the ground this week, the majority of people may now be dreaming of an escape from the miserable UK climate and a sunny holiday overseas.

And such individuals could be in luck, as Nick Trend, writing on the online travel pages of the Telegraph, claims that during February, there are more public parties going on around the world than during any other month in the year.