'Ironically, we didn't check the weather'

You might think that because I write about glamorous destinations, my holidays are all five-star elegance and sunshine-soaked romance. But the truth is, some of my getaways have been anything but glamorous.

- THIS WEEK'S COLUMNIST Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood

My husband Steve and I decided on a romantic weekend escape to Venice. Gondolas, candlelit dinners, the works. What could possibly go wrong? Well, firstly, I didn’t check the weather forecast.