As an evolution to its Uniqlock, Uniqlo offers this hypnotic, lyrical and interactive calendar. We’re trying to figure out how we can quit our 9-to-5 jobs so we can watch this all day instead. Click on the video and you’ll see how amazingly clever this doodad is.

For those of us with large families or lots of friends, Sleeps 12 (or even up to 47!) offers huge, luxurious houses in South West England for week-long rentals. Great if you ever wanted to sleep somewhere called Fuzzy Orchard, or Ham Bottom.

If we had a “does what it says on the tin” category, the Luxury Family Hotels would belong squarely in it. The combo of a crèche, spa, games rooms and a restaurant which will serve you anywhere on the premises is unbeatable. Bring on half term!

If you’re ever lucky enough to find yourself in the Gargano area of Puglia, Italy without a bed for the night, then the Torre dei Preti really should be your first port of call. When we stayed here, the owner made us feel so welcome that since then we’ve been counting down the days until we can go back.