Our Favourite Winter City Break Our Favourite Family Winter Sun Destination
Many cities come alive in winter. Prague is a winter wonderland complete with In winter time, it can be harder to get to the beach without needing a long “child
carol singers and a 30ft Christmas tree. Bruges’ medieval squares are lined with unfriendly” flight. But there are some good options nearer home. Favourites
tempting Christmas markets and an open air ice rink. include Cyprus, the Canary Islands and Sharm el Sheikh.
“Few cities offer as much variety as New York. Whether it’s wrapping up for a carriage ride around “Lanzarote offers a mild, sunny climate all winter. My favourite resort is the Sands Beach Villas.
Central Park, ice skating at the Rockefeller Center, Christmas shopping at Saks or taking in a Just 20 minutes from the airport and set on a private beach, it offers excellent high quality one
Broadway show. For a bargain, go in January - hotels have some great offers then, and many and two bedroom apartments. There’s also a large pool complex and you can walk along the
restaurants and Broadway shows are discounted too.” promenade into Costa Teguise.”
Amanda Watkins, Travel Counsellor, West Sussex Amanda Hogg, Travel Counsellor, Lincolnshire
A three night break at the three star superior Hotel Roosevelt in New York departing from London Seven nights at the four star Sands Beach Resort in Lanzarote costs from £879 for a family of four
Heathrow on 15 January 2009 is available from £585 per person. sharing a one bedroom junior apartment departing 28 November from London Gatwick.
Our Favourite “Couples Only” Winter Sun Destination
Winter is a great time to seek out that paradise beach together. Our winter months
are the best ones to explore destinations such as the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and
Far East.
“For me, the Maldives are hard to beat. Often there’s nothing on your “desert island” but your
hotel so you’ll enjoy complete relaxation from the moment you land. My favourite resort is
Anantara, Dhigu Island. You can choose from a private beach villa with private pool or a luxurious
over water bungalow.”
Manoj Boteju, Travel Counsellor, London
Six nights at the five star Anantara Resort on a bed and breakfast basis is available from £1927
per person departing from London Heathrow 4 December 2009. (Alternatively, a week at the four
Best UK Winter Retreat
star Kuredu Resort on an all inclusive basis is available from £1469 per person departing from
London Heathrow on 6 March 2010.)
Don’t overlook the UK for a winter break. Many historic towns like Bath, York,
Chester and Stratford upon Avon are much cheaper at this time of year to stay in,
but boast the same attractions. It’s also a great time to take advantage of a cosy
country hotel at a much cheaper rate.
“There are some great winter bargains on cottages and lodges. My favourite is Oakwood Lodge.
It’s a perfect distance for exploring York, when you are at your lodge you can relax in the heated
outdoor hot tub.”
Simone Gray, Travel Counsellor, London
A four night break at Oakwood Lodge is available from £249 per lodge with outdoor hot tub
departing either 23 November or 7 December 2009.
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