Tour the vineyards of Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin, Taittinger, Bollinger and other leading champagne houses on a bargain wine-buying trip to Champagne with Arblaster and Clarke Wine Tours (01730 263111; www.winetours.co.uk).

A two-night break including coach travel, ferry, three-star accommodation with champagne breakfasts, a meal and tastings costs from £359 per person.