The long look remains very much with us, a stylish alternative to the shorter clothes that have become popular.

With hotel rates rising, b & bs can provide a stylish alternative.

For everyone else seeking a cool and stylish alternative to the city's bland hotel chains, the James is now the only game in town.

Once the domain of business travellers, serviced apartments have had a makeover and now offer a stylish alternative to boutique hotels for weekend visitors.

Loose linen coats over easy matching dresses are a stylish alternative to suits for spring dressing.

The stylish alternative, without the interior space of the BMW, but probably with more off-road ability.

A stylish alternative is Breaka's Beach Resort (678-23-670; www.breakas.com), on a fine strip of white sand just outside of town, with 27 bungalows.

Q Map This is a stylish local alternative to the big names nearby for elegant women's suits, usually cut from wool or linen.

But for a stronger and more stylish alternative, consider the oPod, by OtterBox Products (www.otterbox.com).

The Beaulieu dry sauvignon blanc (1987) at $14 is a stylish delightful alternative to the higher-priced chardonnays.