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the UK, the festive period in Goa is time for relaxation with tai chi lessons, yoga and meditation sessions, interspersed with a bit of ‘me time’ on the beach. Trading turkey for delicious Goan cuisine, including fresh seafood, Arabian spices and coconut, it certainly won’t feel like Christmas.
: Teletext Holidays offers seven nights in Goa from £1427 per person, staying at the three-star Highland Beach Resort on a B&B basis. Flights from London Gatwick on December 20. Espana is the Alcazar de Colon palace or on an exciting trip to discover the island’s waterfalls.
: Teletext Holidays offers seven nights in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic from £1465 per person, staying at the five-star Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino on a room only basis. Flights from London Heathrow on December 24.
? Dubai is the ideal destination to spend Christmas Day with a twist, complete with Christmas markets in the sun-soaked Versailles Gardens and open-air pantomimes.
And whilst it may not snow in the popular emirate, Ski Dubai – an indoor ski resort – offers a fun alternative. Solo travellers can also treat themselves to a Christmas present from one of the designer stores in Dubai’s luxury shopping malls, which are given a festive makeover with Christmas trees and decorations.
: Teletext Holidays offers five nights in Dubai from £870 per person, staying at the five-star Moevenpick Hotel Deira on a room only basis. Flights from London Heathrow on December 21.
ll holidays can be booked through Teletext Holidays (0203 001 4498; teletexholidays.co.uk).