Gorgeous scenery, fabulous

ALGARVE: Grab a week self-catering at the three-star Vilanova Resort in Albufeira for

£197. You’ll leave from Liverpool on November

24. See onthebeach.co.uk or dial 0871 474 3000.

LANZAROTE: FUERTEVENTURA: Depart from Gatwick on December 6 for a week’s B&B at the five-star TUI Sensimar Royal Palm Resort & Spa in Playa de Jandia for £399. More at tui.co.uk BERMUDA: Seven nights’ room-only in a Cliffside room at the four-star The Reefs Hotel and Club, Southampton Parish is from £1,449. Fly from Gatwick on dates from December to March. See purelybermuda.co.uk or call 0800 0336 335.

Spend Christmas in Costa Teguise with seven nights on allinclusive at the threestar smartline Ficus Hotel for £499. Go from Glasgow on December 21. See airtours.co.uk. ■ SHIPSHAPE: The crew of the Glistening Light ■ OARSOME: Sophie gets ready for...