Meribel, Hurghada, Orlando, and St Lucia: Great getaways

From Snowsure Guarantees to Christmas in St Lucia

SLOPE OFF EARLY

Element Ski Travel has launched a new "Snowsure Guarantee" for customers who book early ski trips to Meribel in France. The package, which costs £390 and includes accommodation, food, flights, transfers and one checked-in bag, comes with the promise that skiers will not part with a penny unless there's decent snow cover for skiing (elementskitravel.com).

RED SEA SUN

Egypt's third largest city, Hurghada, is a great place to soak up some winter sun. Red Sea Holidays is offering an all-inclusive break for £389pp, including flights from Gatwick on 14 November and seven nights at the Siva Grand Beach Hotel. (redseaholidays.co.uk).

ORLANDO BARGAIN

Keep the kids happy with a trip to Orlando, home to Walt Disney World Resort. Virgin Atlantic has a 14-night stay for £535pp, departing from Gatwick on 7 January. The price is based on a two adults and two children travelling and sharing a standard room at the three-star Clarion Inn in the Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa. Also includes flights and car hire (virginholidays.co.uk).

LUXURY ST LUCIA

If you get in quick you could still nab a trip to St Lucia just before Christmas. If you book before 15 November, Turquoise Holidays has a week at the luxury Ti Kaye Resort & Spa for £1,192pp. The offer is valid for trips between 1 and 22 December and includes flights with BA from Gatwick, private transfers and accommodation in an ocean- view room on a B&B basis (turquoiseholidays.co.uk).