Have Yourself A Hot, Hot, Hot Christmas Travel to the sun
Winter warmth awaits at these hot holiday spots, so pack your case and enjoy some sunshine!
Lanzarote is a popular pick among winter sunseekers. Boasting white sandy bays and golden beaches, temperatures here are typically in the low twenties during December and the island is just a four-hour fight from the UK.
In fact, any of the Canary Islands offer a welcome break from the winter chill at home. You can indulge in all the pleasures of a summer beach holiday, or seek out the local festive highlights such as the Nativity scene expertly carved into golden sandd at LLas CCanteras beach on Gran Canaria, or shopping for presents at the open-air markets.
The night skies over the Canaries are well known for offering wonderful stargazing opportunities, so if you’re visiting during the middle of December watch for the dramatic Geminids meteor shower. If you can’t choose just one island to visit, book a cruise that takes in several. Saga is taking bookings for a 15-night Canaries Christmas cruise sailing from Southampton, visiting Gran Canaria,
Fuerteventura, TTenerifeif andd LLa Gomera, as well as heading to the island of Madeira for a firework display at New Year. A Captain’s drinks party, gala buffet, plus activities and entertainment on board will guarantee a fabulous festive atmosphere. WWW.TRAVEL.SAGA.CO.UK
If you fancy somewhere hotter try Cape Verde off West Africa. This collection of islands offers temperatures in the mid-20s during December and is around six hours away flying direct from the UK.
FFor a ttropicalil escape surrounded dd by sensational wildlife, Costa Rica in Central America is unmatched, with its cloud forests, rainforest, waterfalls, volcanoes and glorious beaches on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts. To make the most of wildlife-watching opportunities you could book a tour such as Headwater Holidays’ 14-night guided Discover Costa Rica walking tour, and join a group hoping to spot monkeys, hummingbirds, sloths, iguanas and so much more. WWW.HEADWATER.COM