Not all of us are fortunate enough to jet-off to warmer climes up North when the going gets waterlogged. A Cape of Storms it's been indeed. It was a joyous day here in the office when Winter solstice came to pass. "It's a time for celebration," we told ourselves as we enjoyed crisp champagne to clinking glasses, despite the soggy cold.

The French. There's just something about the savoir faire way with which they do and say things. We've got Kaapse Vonkel, they've got Champagne. We've got Pannekoek, they've got Crêpe. We've heard of Castles, they;ve got Châteaux. It's not that they're necessarily better, it simply seems that way. If you're planning a trip to soak-up some European sun, do it with French panache. Add a stay at the marvellous Hotel Château Sallandrouze in Aubusson to your itinerary. This exquisite boutique hotel promises a sense of style, sophistication and luxury, certain to warm the cockles…if the website is anything to go by.

No? Not taking the trip? Does the thought of French Onion Soup leave your cockles cold? Then read on to find out how to benefit from the Google Adwords Vouchers that we're giving to all our new hosting clients. Or, take a working "Benylin" Day at one of our favourite Winter working cafés.

Adieu,

Francois & the quickOnline team.