WHEN the nights grow darker and the days get colder, the temptation of some winter sun is all too real. Britain may feel the freeze in December but there are plenty of locations in Europe and the rest of the world where the weather is hot, hot, hot. 7 We’ve rounded up the hottest destinations … Read more
A WARM breeze drifts through the open balcony doors just as I’m lulled to sleep by the sound of waves splashing lazily against the shore. It’s November, I’m steeling myself for the festive season’s craziness, and I can’t think of a better way to relax before it all than this. 6 A lovely courtyard main … Read more
FEELING fed up with the glum British weather already? There are plenty of affordable holiday spots where the sun is blazing at this time of year. Better still, if you book now for a last minute break, you’ll be able to bag yourself a proper bargain. 7 There are plenty of affordable holiday spots where … Read more
GRAB a bargain in the Black Friday SAILS. Lisa Minot has rounded up top cruise discounts . . . 4 Explore the tranquil Norwegian fjordsCredit: Getty PRINCESS CRUISES CRUISE specialist ROL has savings on Princess cruises from the UK. Book any of their no-fly cruises from today until December 2 and deals include $500 free on-board spend, a … Read more
FLY to a remote Caribbean island, flop on a sun lounger and rotate like a rotisserie chicken for a week until you’re perfectly golden. If that’s your idea of a dream holiday then you can take your pick of Antigua, St Lucia or Barbados. 8 Castara Bay is a paradise nestled in rainforestCredit: Natalie Kriwy … Read more
MY EARS begin to crackle as we wind higher and higher up the mountainside. At 610 metres above sea level on the southern tip of Tenerife, Oliver’s Out Of Town — our dinner destination for that evening — is simply breathtaking. 6 El Duque beach at Costa Adeje, TenerifeCredit: Getty 6 The villas at Los … Read more
WHATEVER the weather, we’ve got a winter getaway that is guaranteed to keep you happy. Our travel thermometer gives suggestions for trips next month and in January that won’t break the bank. 7 We have 10 holiday destinations where you can still book a winter break including cosy Christmas tripsCredit: Getty 7 We also have … Read more
SIMON COWELL aside, few of us have the time, means or money to jet off to the Caribbean every winter. Thankfully, there’s a two-hour-30-minute alternative — Ibiza. 4 Ibiza is ideal for a top winter escape – pictured our haunt the INNSiDE Ibiza Beach hotelCredit: Supplied 4 Rooms at the INNSiDE Ibiza Beach are from … Read more
SOMETIMES you just need a holiday with serious luxury. Breakfast in bed, daily sauna, a fabulous massage? Pure heaven. Happily, easyJet holidays offers package holidays at unbeatable prices with thousands of four and five-star hotels, so you’ll be spoilt for choice with hundreds of destinations across Europe and beyond. 10 Discover the perfect luxury getaway, … Read more
FLOATING in my overwater villa’s private infinity pool, I watch a pair of stingrays glide serenely through the turquoise sea below. So far, so idyllic. 6 Siyam World is a 5* resort in the Maldives 6 There’s plenty of entertainment to enjoy in the resortCredit: MARTINGAAL.SK It’s just how you’d imagine a dream holiday to … Read more
