Get me out of here - spa in Andalucia, sun in the UAE, ski in the Milky Way

A galaxy not so far away: the Milky Way ski area

Now... Christmas spa break in Andalucia

If you want to remove yourself from the Christmas chaos, there's a three-night wellness break at the Shanti Som retreat, Andalucia for £839pp. Departing on 23 December with easyJet flights from Gatwick to Malaga, it includes all meals, a guided hike and a massage. bit.ly/SpaSpain

Soon... Skiing in the Milky Way

The Milky Way ski area offers 400km of piste across Italy and France. On 4 January, Crystal is offering a week on the Italian side, at the resort of Sestriere, for £435pp, with Thomson flights from Gatwick to Turin, transfers and half board at the Savoy Edelweiss. crystalski.co.uk

Later... Winter sun in the UAE

Tropical Sky has a five-night stay at the five-star Sofitel on The Palm development in Dubai for travel in February and March. The package costs £1,099pp in a luxury sea-view room with half-board accommodation, transfers and Emirates flights from Heathrow. tropicalsky.co.uk