The hotel also has a large pool adjacent to the beach - a nice alternative, not least for the chance to chat with other parents.

Like other 'extraneous' government services, libraries are under the budget knife, so this might be a nice alternative.

"It's a nice alternative to reducing head count," she said.

"It's a nice alternative to my career in computer software."

I think it's a really nice alternative to preserve old properties.

It's surprisingly good for the money, as the nicer alternatives are all significantly more money.

Wood or Lidge would be a nice alternative to fill out the bullpen for this year.

"This is a nice alternative, and if I bring her twice a week it softens the blows of being alone."

"It's a nice alternative for people who don't want to go out on Christmas Day," he said.

"It's a nice alternative to a lot of the screenings and festivals."