Winter is beginning to drag a bit, so many minds are turning to the summer and holiday plans. What with the global bruising of recent months, the prospect of a holiday certainly lifts the spirits. I’ve just been glancing through the paper to see what’s on offer. Let’s start close to home. What about two weeks at the Belgian coast: Knokke, zeer mooi appt – very nice apartment, 2slpk – 2 bedrooms, sounds fine, alle comf (wasmachine, droogkast) – all comforts (washing machine, tumble dryer): sounds like home away from home, no thank you.