The essential guide to the good and the bad.
THUMS UP
Free upgradesYou might as well ask - it could mean you too can look down on the peasants in economy.
The Apprentice It's getting tougher and nastier, and we love Bill Cullen.
Art galleriesThey're free, indoors, great pick-up joints and don't talk back.
Country Mix FMYee-haw. Barn dancing is cool again.
Victoria Beckham's chutspahClimbing steps in those heel-less boots shows she's willing to risk life and limb for fashion.
THUMBS DOWN
Weak dollarIt's a false god. We went. We shopped. We're still broke.
Self-help booksLive your life. The best one should have empty pages.
Loud party exitsYou're not running for president, so no need to take half the party with you.
Private members' clubsPrivate, that is, until the office Christmas parties arrive.
Single life guides A Modern Girl's Guide to the Perfect Single Life?We're happy as we are, thank you very much.