The opportunity to see so many places in one holiday, combined with the vast array of facilities on board modern ships, has made cruising a mainstream holiday experience.
So while party-pooper Sir Mervyn King has voiced concern that this weekend's extra bank holiday, combined with the cost of the Jubilee celebrations, could lead to a contraction in the UK economy, most of us will not care.
The bank holiday, combined with emergency banking legislation and the first of Roosevelt's regular national radio broadcasts (later known as "fireside chats"), so restored public confidence that when banks did reopen the much-feared runs did not materialize.
This two-centre holiday combines a descent of the Ardèche river with the coastal charms of Narbonne on the Mediterranean.
With it, the "all-inclusive" holiday, combining lodging, food and drink, was born.In time, Club Med upgraded its structures, from tents to beach huts to hotels.
Factfile Audley Travel (01869 276250) has a 10-day holiday combining Katavi and Mahale from £3,081 per person, based on two people sharing.
A two-centre holiday combining the coast and the mountains is probably the best solution, and if you transfer between resorts by day, you can appreciate the scenery and enjoy a few stops en route.
A seven-night holiday combining four nights in Reykjavik and three nights in the northern fjord town of Akureyri, from where you can go whale watching or explore Lake Myvatn, costs from £691 per person, including flights, coach and air transfers and seven nights' B&B.
To determine the best towns for the holidays, we combined the scores in a few festive categories: department-store shopping, notable restaurants, and Christmas lights.
Mr. Milano, who is known for decorating his house for every major holiday, has combined his Fourth of July paraphernalia with his Halloween decorations this year.
