Tenerife

If you want to wake up on Christmas morning stress free and relaxed, be able to head to the beach where the water is still warm enough to swim in for a day of sun, sea and sand, or enjoy the luxury of someone else cooking the dinner whilst you sit and relax, then Tenerife is the perfect Christmas holiday destination for you. With an average Christmas temperature of 19°C-22ºC Tenerife is a year round island and Christmas is no exception. Experience the laid back attitude of the locals who will delight in explaining some of the islands Christmas traditions or relax on the beach in the winter sun. There is plenty to do and see on the beautiful island and most of the bars, clubs and restaurants are open all year.

Lanzarote

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the perfect place to escape from the Christmas frenzy. Relax on the beach under a startlingly blue sky, soak up the sun and forget about the chaos of Christmas shopping. With an average winter temperature of 22ºC Gran Canaria is ideal for those seeking refuge from the harsh cold winters of home. The island offers plenty of things to do and see all year round and there is something for everyone. If lying on the golden sandy beach isn’t your thing then why not visit the Aquasur water park – great for children and adults or try out some of the great waters ports available such as scuba diving and jet skiing.

Fuerteventura

Escape the cold weather and the shopping frenzy of Christmas by visiting the beautiful island of Fuerteventura. With year round sunshine, gorgeous sandy beaches and an average Christmas temperature of 22ºC it is the ideal location for a Christmas holiday. Christmas is still celebrated in Fuerteventura but just in a much more relaxed style and they have a few different traditions. Enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Fuerteventura where you can swim with the dolphins and even go whale watching. The clear turquoise ocean and the Atlantic waves lure surfing fanatics from across the globe to the island each year and there are plenty of other water sports available. If lounging on the beach all day soaking up the sun is your kind of thing you will love that Fuerteventura has 150 beaches to choose from, ranging from black volcanic shingle to fine white sand.

Egypt

Retreat to Egypt for a holiday in the sun and escape the cold weather of winter and the chaos of Christmas. Immerse yourself in all that Egypt has to offer, from the majestic ancient pyramids to the spectacular diving sites, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Discover a Christmas holiday where you can relax beneath clear bright blue skies and indulge in a cruise along the imperial River Nile whilst the stress and worry of Christmas is left far behind. For a Christmas holiday that you will never forget, head to Egypt where a warm welcome will be waiting.

Cyprus

Leave the stress of Christmas shopping and the miserable winter weather behind you with a Christmas holiday to the beautiful island of Cyprus. With an average temperature over the Christmas period of 16ºC – 20ºC, Cyprus offers you the perfect place to let the stress melt away. Over the Christmas and new year period, hotels have their own celebrations with their guests and you can sample many of the delicious Cypriot Christmas delicacies whilst enjoying the sunshine. The locals are extremely friendly and enjoy explaining their Christmas traditions to Tourists and the decorations make the resorts look even more picturesque. If you can’t wait to avoid the harsh winter weather, head to Cyprus for your dream Christmas holiday.