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If you fancy a winter break, southern Belgium could be just what you’re looking for. Holiday home renter Novasol has a wide range of accommodation on offer, from renovated cottages to cosy chalets for as little as £14pp per night.

From being a big kid at Belgium’s biggest adventure park and walking on the moon at the Euro Space Centre to visiting the smallest city in the world, there are plenty of nearby activities.

For further info, visit walloniabelgiumtourism. co.uk or call the Belgian Wallonia Tourist Office on 0207 531 0390.

MERRY CRUISEMAS Celebrity Edge is offering 10 nights from just £2,399, flying from the UK on December 21. The trip includes two nights’ stay in a 4* Miami hotel, all overseas transfers and stop-offs in San Juan, Tortola, St Maarten, and return to Fort Lauderdale. For more information see planetcruise.co.uk

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Fancy getting away from it all for the festivities? Well, head to the beautiful west coast where Airds Hotel in Port Appin, Argyll, is offering half-board from December 24-27 from £665pp.

Enjoy a champagne reception and candlelit five-course dinner on Christmas Eve, and wake on December 25 to a Scottish breakfast and Buck’s Fizz.

Then relax before a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

Leave on December 27 – relaxed, revived and ready for your big New Year party.

Book your place by calling 01631 730236 or visiting airds-hotel.com