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Senegal has so much to offer holiday makers of all ages and tastes, whether you are looking for a relaxing break or something a little more active.

The highlight of our trip was mixing our beach-front stay with four nights at the luxury Mandina Lodges, set on its own river tributary in the heart of the Makasutu Cultural Forest.

Our group sampled The Senegal Experience, which gave us a whistle-stop tour of some of the activities and hotels on offer in this delightful West African country.

Britons continue to drink as much - if not more - champagne than any other nationality in the world, with the festive season the favourite time to indulge. If you are a lover of bubbly, why not head to the region itself to stock up on the best supplies.

The Gambia has been a tourist destination for more than four decades, but remains a mystery to the majority of British travellers, despite being an English-speaking country.

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BRUGES, November 28 to January 4: The Bruges market in Belgium features traditional stalls with speciality foods and gifts, a hobby and toy fair and an ice rink. And anyone who has seen ‘In Bruges’ knows it is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities in the winter.

Remembrance services will be particularly poignant this year for they will mark the 90th anniversary of the ending of the First World War. At the Cenotaph in London and at hundreds of memorials across Britain, ceremonies will be held on November 9 and, across Europe, millions will respect two minutes' silence on November 11, the day the armistice was signed.

The Mail on Sunday's guide to where you can bask in the sun this winter without breaking the bank.