Simon Calder’s pick of last-minute Christmas and winter travel bargains
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. All of these prices are per person based on two sharing, and – with the exception of the Glasgow adventure and the Boxing Day-to-New Year’s Eve city breaks – including 23kg of checked luggage. There is no doubt about the cheapest week’s away including a flight: on easyJet Holidays from Birmingham to, er, Glasgow – travelling out on Christmas Eve, back on New Year’s Eve and staying at the Doubletree by Hilton on the northern edge of the city centre. Through Jet2 Holidays, a five-night stay at the four-star Hotel Lanzarote Village near beautiful Puerto del Carmen costs £625 per person including breakfast – as well as baggage and transfers. 31 December-7 January The best deal: easyJet Holidays offers a New Year’s Eve escape from Liverpool to Malta, with a week room-only at the Gillieru Harbour Hotel in St Paul’s Bay for £253 per person.
History of this topic
Christmas travel: Worst times for driving during ‘record festive getaway’ revealed by RAC
The Independent
Everything to remember if you’re flying this Christmas
The Independent
How to holiday in the busiest year for travel: Join our event with Simon Calder for tips, advice and deals
The Independent
Ask The Independent’s travel team your holiday questions in our exclusive event
The Independent
Simon Calder explains what the Christmas travel warnings really mean for your getaway
The Independent
Travel in 2022: What does the rest of the year hold in store?
The IndependentDiscover Related
