I t’s just under six weeks until Christmas, which still leaves plenty of time to escape before the end of the year. This week’s deals include trips to Switzerland and New York over the big day itself. You could also dash off to Thailand or India for some sunshine beforehand, or hunker down and comfort yourself by saving big on 2025 river cruises, booking winter-warmer breaks, or finally arranging that trip on Canada’s Rocky Mountaineer railway — you know, the one you’ve been dreaming about for years.
This article contains affiliate links that can earn us revenue UK 1. Northern Irish lakeside luxury Northern Ireland’s Lower Lough Erne is dotted with low-lying islands containing ruined monasteries. On the banks of the lake is the luxurious, 600-acre Lough Erne Resort and its two championship golf courses.
Book before December 2 to save up to 40 per cent on stays until March 31 next year, as well as on Thai spa treatments, golf rounds and afternoon teas — making sure to leave room for the three restaurants’ winter menus. Two nights’ B&B costs from £136pp, including £30 credit to use at the hotel (lougherneresort.com).
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