For children there are horse-drawn sleigh and dogsleigh rides and a playground made out of snow. Many of the events are free, but for some there's a small fee. For details of events and prices call 001 613 239 5000, or see . The skill of the players against this stunning backdrop of glaciers and snow, and the odd polar bear, make this an unusual but exciting event. To enquire about entering the competition call 00 47 79 02 56 60 or see .TOBAGOGoat and Crab Racing, 5-6 AprilThese traditional races are more serious than you might imagine - in fact they are one of the island's most anticipated events and goats are trained for months in advance.
On 5 April warm-up goat racing and various other sporting events take place at Mount Pleasant. The following day the activities move to the town of Buccoo with the main goat races, which see goats going head-to-head, with their owners spurring them on from behind to make it to the finishing line. The tempo slows down considerably with the crab racing that follows. For more information call 001 868 639 2125 or visit .JAPANThe March Basho, 14-28 MarchThe ancient sport of sumo wrestling has been a central part of Japanese culture for thousands of years. I like Scotland for the wildness, but there's still so much of it that I need to explore.What are your top travel tips?In Kerala, the Coconut Lagoon, a hotel on a lake, is lovely My favourite beaches are in Sardinia They're small and the sea is emerald.
And in the Seychelles, on an island called Silhouette, there's a deserted beach two or three miles long.Who would be your ultimate travelling companion?My wife I could mention others, but she would be upset. Heroes? I would like to have travelled with Ulysses on his journey back from Troy.Are you beach bum, culture vulture or adrenalin junkie?I'm a "leave me alone" chap for the first two weeks, then I'm reasonable. I enjoy the sun once I have become acclimatised to the temperature. It's lovely to sit in the shade and be caressed by wonderful silky air. I try to carve my sticks, which gives me great peace of mind. First, I hunt for the sticks in the countryside, then I cut them with my little knife, and then I'm very happy.Do you go on organised tours or package holidays, or do everything yourself?We go back to places that we've discovered, or to places that people recommend to us, and generally organise it through the internet.What luxury would you never travel without?Money I travel equipped with cash and credit cards Everything can be bought.