BEACHES IN CAPE VERDE

For more of a fly-and-flop break, designed as a holiday specifically for singles, Friendship Travel has a house-party style, seven-night stay at the recently upgraded five-star Iberostar Boa Vista by Praia de Chaves beach in the Cape Verde Islands. Accommodation is in beachside bungalows with small gardens and the hotel offers exercise classes, watersports and kite surfing.

£1,725 including transfers, all meals, activities and entertainment programme with Friendship Travel (friendshiptravel.com). No single supplement. Departs Feb 23 2019. How hot? 73F (23C)

‘ALL THIS BEACH STUFF IS OK BUT WHERE CAN I FIND SOME CULTURE?’

concerns over security have eased in the past couple of years. This could be a good winter to see the sights and top up a tan.

Audley Travel is offering up a tailor-made 11-day Cairo and beach trip that combines six nights in El Quseir on the Red Sea coast with four days in Cairo. Visitors can explore the wonder of the pyramids at Giza, Dashur and Saqqara with a private guide, pay a visit to the museums and shop in the souk.

From £1,995 including transfers and excursions. Audley Travel (audleytravel.com). Check latest travel advice at fco.gov.uk.

How hot? 71F (22C)

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