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For those of you who like to spend Christmas abroad, now will be the time you start to think of where to go.
As Covid-19 restrictions constantly change, travel is becoming easier and easier. And for those who weren’t able to travel abroad this year, now is your chance!
For some it means avoiding the fuss and spending the festive period relaxing, shopping or doing whatever you please. For others, it means finally being able to see family and spend Christmas together.
A Christmas holiday is also good for budget seekers looking for a cheap and fun holiday abroad.
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Emma Coulthurst, a money-saving travel expert for Travel Supermarket explains; “If you are mindful of your budget, Eastern European destinations such as Krakow, Prague or Budapest will give you the lowest-priced Christmas week.
"Antalya and resorts nearby in Turkey top the best value list for a coastal short-haul getaway.
"If you want to get further away – and many of us do after the last couple of years! - the U.S – in particular, Orlando, where you can expect average highs of 23 degrees centigrade - is one of the best value bets”.
Emma also explained that for those chasing a Christmas break, Christmas Day falls on a Saturday this year so you only need to take four days’ holiday if you take leave around the bank holidays on 27 and 28 Dec. Booking off 24 Dec and 29-31 Dec, you can get an 11-day break away from work, finishing work on 24 Dec and returning on 4 Jan.
With that in mind, Travel Supermarket and Ice Lolly have put together a list of holiday packages for you and the family to get away this Christmas. From sunny beach holidays to chilly city getaways, there’s something to suit everyone.
Travel deals this Christmas
Short-haul beach
Antalya region: Limak Atlantis de Luxe Hotel & Resort, Belek. 5* all-inclusive. Depart Manchester or Leeds on 19 Dec for seven nights, based on two adults and two school-age children, from £308pp.
Albufeira: Albufeira Jardim Apartments, 3* self-catering. Depart Gatwick or Luton on 20 Dec for seven nights for two adults from £188pp.
Costa del Sol: Diamond Resorts Los Amigos Beach Club, Mijas Costa, 3* self-catering. Depart Bristol or Cardiff on 19 Dec for seven nights for two adults and two school-age children from £218pp.
Fuerteventura: Broncemar Beach Aparthotel, Costa Caleta, 3* self-catering. Depart Luton on 20 Dec for two adults and two school age-children from £388pp.
Benidorm: Vistamar Apartments, 3* self-catering. Depart East Midlands or Birmingham on 19 Dec for seven nights for two adults from £261p.
Tenerife: Magec, 4* bed-and-breakfast. Depart Manchester on 22 Dec for seven nights for two people from £422pp.
Hurghada: Royal Star Beach Resort, 4* all-inclusive, Depart Manchester on 20 Dec for seven nights for two people from £623pp.
Cities
Prague: Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square, 4* B&B. Depart Gatwick on 19 Dec on for seven nights for two adults and two school-age children from £287pp.
Krakow: Novotel Krakow City West, 4* room only. Depart Luton on 25 Dec 8pm for three nights from £154pp.
Budapest: NH Collection Budapest City Center, 5* room only. Depart Manchester on 23 Dec for four nights for two people from £289pp.
Berlin: Select Hotel Berlin The Wall, 4* room only. Depart London Gatwick on 24 Dec for three nights for two people from £165pp.
Long-haul
Orlando, Florida: Residence Inn Orlando Altamonte Springs/Maitland, Winter Park, Orlando Area, 3*B&B. Depart Manchester on 23 Dec for seven nights for two adults and two school-age children from £631pp.
Las Vegas: Sahara Las Vegas, 4* room only. Depart Heathrow on 20 Dec for seven nights for two adults from £842pp.
Cancun: Catalonia Riviera Maya Resort & Spa Hotel, Puerto Aventuras. 4* all-inclusive. Depart Manchester on 19 Dec for seven nights for two people from £1455pp.
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