If you haven't already booked your place on this year's Excel MVP tour of Australia and New Zealand, there are still places left - and there are some last minute bargains to be had - at some locations. If you are interested, head for the official website here and then the right location for you for further details.

And whether you intend to book or not, you should check out Jeff Weir's Daily Dose of Excel article on the New Zealand jaunt in particular! We've stolen his headline photo from his excellent humorous piece which I think sets the tone pretty well...