Get the beat of the Caribbean without the hordes, and head for Tobago for brilliant beaches, an ancient rain forest, and some wicked rum punch at sundown! Go now and beat the April showers. You'll find amazing beaches, brilliant diving and snorkelling opportunities, and some of the friendliest people around.

With the pound being so strong against the dollar, now is the time to go to the US. If you fancy a luxury weekend away, then grab some cheap flights to Vegas and live the high life. Rooms are always good value, but right now you could stay somewhere amazing like Harrah's Casino from just £20 for a double room! Plenty left for a round of roulette or two!

Need some time out to chill out? Don't want a long flight? Spa weekends away are growing in populatrity and we suggest you retreat to Ireland and indulge in a touch of thalassotherapy (sea water to you and I) to restore your balance at the Inchydoney Spa. For a bit of unbalancing, you can also go whale and dolphin watching from here, then recover with dinner in the glorious restaurant. Come back restored ready for the autumn.

Looking to do something no one else in the office will have done? Well, sign up for a once in a life time trip for Ghengis Khan Warrior Training in Mongolia. Get to grips with your archery whilst you gallop across vast plains, you get to dress the part and for two nights stay in traditional felt gers. This 8 day trip made it into the book "Unforgettable Things to Do Before You Die" and we can see why.

Fancy a stay in a castle, and bracing sea air? Well, Blackpool is certainly bracing at any time of year, and the Norbreck Castle is a good place to retreat. True, it's not a real castle, but this is Blackpool, nothing is quite what it seems. Go and enjoy some good old-fashioned entertainment and camp it up for a weekend. Sequins in the ballroom anyone?

Perhaps you're looking for somewhere to head that's not to far, but will make you feel like you've had a luxury weekend away? Head for Deauville, home of the glitterati in the 1920s, and a quick drive off the Eurotunnel. Good food, it's on the coast, and the hotels are amazing. Our choice, the Normandy Barrière, great facilities including a spa, fitness centre and a great bar.

Now that Liz Hurley et al have left for a while, it's safe to venture back into the Cotswolds, which is the perfect location for a short break at this time of year. If you fancy the DIY option, then try a gorgeous cottage, like Courtyard House in Blockley. If you can leave the open fire long enough, the pub is nearby, and it's in an area of outstanding natural beauty if you fancy a stroll or two.

Who says self catering has to be in the country? There are more and more swanky apartments available for a weekend away for a spot of city living. We're plumping for this apartment in Westminster, so right in the heart of things for a long weekend in London. Practically no need for cabs, you'll be on many night bus routes home! Splash out on great tickets at a show of your choice with what you save!