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Winter Sun

Who knows what the restrictions will be as we head towards Christmas and New Year.

Playa Barca
Playa Barca

There is plenty of winter sun to be had in destinations such as Mexico, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Oman. 

However you don’t have to travel so far to sit on a beach and enjoy the warmth of the sun. Daytime temperatures on the island of Fuerteventura (the second largest of the Canary Islands) are 22 oC in December compared to 24 oC in Cancun and you will get there nearly 7 hours faster.

Prices for a week in Fuerteventura are a lot less than you might think at this time of the year and represent great value when compared to long haul destinations like Cancun.

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Europe Finland Winter

Santa Claus

It is business as normal for Santa Claus this year in these Covid times. However your time to see him will be slightly different, but the but the Finnish authorities are doing everything they can to allow you to visit Santa.

Santa Claus - Rovaniemi - Finland
Santa Claus – Rovaniemi – Finland

An ideal destination is Rovaniemi which is the official home of Santa Claus. Just 8km north on the Arctic Circle is Santa Claus Village where you can find Santa at home every day of the year.

If you plan to travel to Finland for less than 72 hours you can enter without a COVID-19 test. Longer stays require two tests, read here for details. Finland itself has amongst the lowest rates of Covid in Europe and so Finland is on the UK government’s travel corridor list .

Snowland Rovaniemi - Finland
Snowland Rovaniemi

Finland is also one of the places to head this winter to see the Northern Lights. Not only can you see the lights but you can experience all that Lapland has to offer with moose, reindeer, husky and snowmobile safaris and that once in lifetime trip for that little ones that will make this time of year so special.

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Africa Asia Australia Europe Latin America Middle East

BA September Sale

British Airways is currently running a September Sale. Let’s have a look at some of their offers. All prices quoted are for return flights and were correct on the day of publication. Must be booked by 30th September 2020.

USA and Canada: Flights to New York at £281 or less, September through to June 2021. Flights and 3 nights hotel accommodation from £379 in January. Similar deals for other east coast destinations. Flights to Miami at £338 or less, October through to June 2021, similar deals to other destinations. On the west coast, flights to San Francisco £328 or less October throught to May 2021.

Asia and Middle East: Flights to Singapore at £380 or less September through to July 2021. Seoul at $459 or less return for the same period. Dubai at £299 or less October through to June 2021.

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British Airways September Sale Now On.

Rest of the world: Flights to Sydney £562 or less Janaury to June 2021. Rio de Janiero at £390 or less October to July 2021. Johannesburg at £437 or less October to June 2021.

Looking a city break. Then BA are offering 2 nights city breaks in Venice, Prague, Barcelona and Budapest from £99 pp. Absolute bargains. Fly Drive holidays: Algarve or Pisa with flights and 7 days car hire from £109 pp.

Pay with your British Airways American Express Premium Plus Card, collect Avios and fly with BA for less.

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Beach Caribbean Jamaica Sun

‘Wah Gwaan’

“What’s Up?” Not much as you look at the grey sky and the rain pouring down. Wouldn’t you rather be somewhere warm surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Caribbean. This is the perfect time of year to be thinking of a wonderful holiday on the beautiful island of Jamaica.

Ocho Rios Bay Beach

Jamaica has so much to offer it’s visitors and that’s why according to the Jamaican Ministry of Tourism 40% of tourists are repeat visitors. Over 4 million visitors a year can’t be wrong. The beaches are a magnet, the golden sand and the clear blue sea, but once there, there is so much more to do and see. Jamaica is the cultural capital of the Caribbean there’s never a dull moment.

In recent years Jamaica has become an increasingly popular destinations for weddings and honeymoons. The naturally heart-shaped ‘jacuzzi’ at Reach Falls and the sunsets in Negril are the perfect backdrop to your romantic getaway.