TRAVEL BUZZ

■ Madeira from £239pp: Grab some winter sun with seven nights’ B&B at the 3.5-star Dom Pedro Madeira with sea views in Funchal, travelling between December 1-31 from Heathrow. Includes 23kg luggage allowance. british airways.com/madeira

■ Woofers and their owners are welcomed in style at Cofton Holidays’ new dog-friendly lodges in South Devon.

The award-winning holiday park near Dawlish Warren has introduced four two-bedroom luxury lodges with hot tubs to its collection to cater for guests with pets. Each comes with a pet mat, blanket, food and water bowls for fourlegged friends, while owners receive a complimentary hamper filled with handmade local treats.

Located just a minute’s walk away from Cofton’s coarse fishing lakes, lodges are equipped with a handy utility room for dog leads, muddy boots, coats and fishing equipment.

VIP passes to Cofton’s heated indoor swimming pool are also included. From £428 for a four-night, midweek break.

Visit coftonholidays.co.uk

■ Bid farewell to 2021 and greet the New Year at the most iconic address in Bath with the Royal Crescent’s New Year’s Eve House Party.

Arrive to afternoon tea, then enjoy a champagne and canapé reception, followed by a five-course black-tie dinner, dancing and a live piper at midnight. Prices for one night’s stay are from £621 pp in a Deluxe Double/Twin (two sharing). Children under two stay free. Children aged 2-12 years stay for £189 each when sharing their parents’ room. Call Pride of Britain Hotels on 0800 089 3929/ prideofbritainhotels.com