Get me out of here: Mexico, Santa's workshop, Toronto

Now... On 3 November, Virgin Holidays has a 16-day Highlights of Mexico tour for £1,845pp, with flights from Gatwick to Cancú*, internal flights, guides, transfers and hotels. Highlights include Oaxaca, Campeche and Mérida. Virginholidays journeys.co.uk

Soon... Take the kids to meet Santa in Finnish Lapland. On 5 December, Inghams has a trip for a family of four, with flights from Gatwick to Kittila, four nights' half-board at the Levitunturi hotel, winter activities at Santa's workshop and a festive dinner for £2,799. Inghams.co.uk

Later... Trip off to Toronto for a short break on 13 December. The deal with Thomas Cook Signature includes Air Canada flights from Heathrow and three nights' B&B at Bond Place Hotel, in the heart of the Downtown area, for £559pp. Thomas cooksignature.com