Saddle up for festive fun
Q IT’S my daughter’s dream to go horse-riding in London’s Hyde Park. I thought it would be fun to arrange it as a pre-Christmas treat, staying in a nice hotel and seeing the festive lights. Matt, by email
A THE Stafford (thestaffordlondon.com) offers The Stafford Festive Package, including a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate on arrival, traditional Christmas afternoon tea and full English breakfast daily, from £375 per room per night. The concierge can organise horse-riding in nearby Hyde Park. Riding in the park costs from about £90 an hour.
Q MY HUSBAND and I would like to visit Orlando after Christmas. Can we fly there direct from Manchester, and are there any special offers? Louise, by email
A VIRGIN Holidays (virginholidays. co.uk, 0344 557 3870) has a sevennight package to Orlando, with flights from Manchester, car hire and self-catering at Lake Buena Vista Village Resort & Spa. It costs from £609pp, based on a departure on January 10.
Q WE WANT to rent a holiday home for Christmas. Do you know of any big properties that have availability? Sasha, by email
A SYKES Cottages still has large properties available for five or seven nights from December 23. These include Tan Llan in Snowdonia for the equivalent of £231 per person; Totherside in Devon (£255pp); and Hazel Cottage in Cumbria (£199pp). Visit sykescottages.co.uk or call 01244 617 683.