Ideas for Mother's Day 2008

Treats for a foodie mum
Pack your parents off for a gourmet four-night cooking and wine-tasting break in Tuscany.

If your mum's adventurous in the kitchen and enjoys new recipes and ingredients, she'll love the chance to expand her repertoire with this gastronomic Tuscan experience.

Chef Massimo Bocus will guide them through dishes inspired by classic Tuscan recipes using olive oil produced in the hotel grounds, fresh herbs from the gardens, homemade pasta and locally sourced meats. After enjoying the fruits of their labour, guests can enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting at the Cantina di Greve in Chianti, followed by a four-course candlelit dinner in the hotel's Barrique Cellar.

After all that culinary experience, your parents can feast their eyes on the vineyards, olive groves and Tuscan forests that surround the Villa Mangiance and soak up the relaxing atmosphere of the 16th-century villa.

Price package
A four-night stay with two people sharing on a B&B basis costs from £680 per person. It includes a welcome drink and fresh fruit on arrival, a cooking class followed by lunch for two, wine and olive oil tasting in Chianti, a four-course candlelit dinner for two, daily spa access, a Tuscan cookery book to take home and a bottle of Chianti. Flights are not included but British Airways fly from London to Pisa for approx £87 return, or RyanAir and EasyJet also offer flights to Pisa.

For more information, visit www.hlc-hotels.com

Make it a treat for all the family
There's nothing better than a family holiday, especially when everyone's happy. Celebrate by taking everyone to Disney Land Resort Paris. There's something for everyone and you're never to old to enjoy meeting Mickey and Minnie!

Price package
Three nights in Disney Land Paris costs from £635 based on two adults and two children sharing. You'll stay at the 3-star Novotel Atria and price includes flights from London Luton, departing 29 February 2008

For more information, visit www.crestaholidays.co.uk or call 0871 664 7963 or visit your nearest Thomas Cook and Going Places agent