Unless you were born an aristocrat, then chances are you’ve only got so many days of annual leave or days without commitment that you can travel. Sometimes, it’s hard to choose between a delightful city break and skiing....

Picture this: you fly into the great German city of Munich and soak in the Bavarian culture via some compulsory stops such as the world-famous (or infamous) Hofbrauhaus. After a couple of days of drinking world-class German beer...