We plan them. We look forward to them. We undertake gruelling diet and exercise regimes to look our best for them. Holidays are so precious - they’re our time to do exactly what we want in the company of the people that we love. But what happens if those pesky loved ones don’t want to do the same things with their two weeks in the sun as we do? Having completely different ideas about what makes a good holiday can be stressful. Take the debate over staying in one place versus taking to the open road. What can you do if you say fly and flop, they say five countries in five days? What happens if you say villa, they say vagabond?

Millions of Britons every year continue to surrender these shores in favour of foreign climes.  Unfortunately, a dream holiday can turn into a nightmare if you have an accident. You might be left with some nasty injuries after a prang in your rental car, if you fall headlong on a hotel step or go for six on a speed boat.  So, because accidents can and do happen abroad, it’s important to know where you stand.

Cunard Cruises have been a popular choice for honeymoons for many years. Newly weds have long enjoyed the luxury and opulence onboard the cruise ships as they travelled from one exotic destination to another. From April this year, for the first time, couples will be able to say ‘I do’ onboard the Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria in a ceremony conducted by the Captain.

Wondering if there’s any light at the end of this long winter tunnel?  Cheer up and check out some of the best family holidays for 2012. There are options to suit every budget and all are within easy reach of the UK:

The Turquoise Holiday Company, widely regarded as the UK’s leading honeymoon tour operator, has launched its annual Honeymoon Sale in concurrence with the most romantic celebration of the year; Valentine’s Day. The eclectic sale which provides discounted rates and complementary services for newlyweds to a range of exotic locations runs from February 14th to February 29th in which time bookings must be completed in order to qualify for the special offers. Highlighted features include free nights, room upgrades, discounts of up to 40% and spa treatments to destinations as diverse as the Seychelles, Thailand, South Africa and Bora Bora.

Officials at the International Air Transport Association have urged policymakers to use aviation as a strategic asset. “When the relationship between industry and government works, the results are brilliant,” enthused IATA director general Tony Tyler in a keynote address to the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit.