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With the festive season rapidly approaching, it is time to make your Christmas holiday travel plans. Lastminute have some exciting holiday deals to help you save money during the coming Christmas holidays.  Here is our fantastic selection of the top 10 cheap Christmas holiday deals.

1. Lapland Holiday from just £359
2. Tenerife Holiday from £369
3. 5* Malta Holiday from £439
4. Lanzarote Holiday from just £178
5. Costa del Sol from £199
6. Algarve, Portugal from just £199
7. Egypt,  Red Sea Riviera, Sharm El Sheikh from £549
8. Cyprus – Paphos Holiday from £579
9. Dominican Republic, Playa Dorada holidays from £1155
10. Mexico holiday from £1199

There are even many more Christmas holiday deals and bargains at lastminute to worldwide destinations. So, take your pick and save money this festive season. You can get the deals here lastminute.com.

It’s that time of the year again, with only a few hours of daylight. But with some of these exciting winter sun holiday deals available on the Internet, you don’t need to be depressed by the winter season.

It’s time to book a vacation, and here I show you some fantastic holiday deals from Egypt, Tunisia, the Middle East and also far away sun holidays in the Caribbean, Africa and the Far East.

Here Are Some Of The Top 10 Winter Sun Holiday Destinations:

1. 5* Egypt Holidays – Beautiful Marriott Taba Heights Red Sea from £439

2. Cyprus Holidays – Bellapais Monastery – A hillside retreat set near the village of Bellapais from £369

3. Tunisia Holidays – Four Star Luxury In Sunny Hammamet from £269

4. Madeira Holiday from $511

5. Gran Canaria from £379

6. Turkey Holidays – Grand resort style hotel in Marmaris with departures from Gatwick and Manchester from £499

7. Portugal Holidays – Spend a luxurious holiday in Algarve from £379

8. Barbados Holidays from £795

9. Thailand Holidays – Great Value Beach Retreat in Pattaya from £755

10. The Maldives – Sparkling white beaches and clear warm waters in the stunning Maldives from £1025

There is a holiday deal for everyone, this is the time to escape to the winter sun and away from the depressing winter weather.

Thinking of taking a vacation? Here are some beautiful pictures from St Croix that may just make you want to go for a holiday in St Croix.
St Croix offers a wide range of fun activities from sightseeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving and many more.

Where to stay?

St Croix offers unique hotel accomodation and villas located in some of the most beautiful pieces of real estate in world.

Things To Do In St Croix

There are loads of things to do while in St Croix, from fishing, snorkelling, day guided tours, day sails and charter boats gives you a fun and exciting way to experience St Croix.

Getting around in St Croix is affordable and very easy with the service provided by car rental companies. They have a wide range of vehicles from Jeeps, SUVs and Mini-Vans. A drive through St Croix gives you an opportunity to truely appreciate the beauty of St Croix.

St Croix is also known for providing a great and exciting shopping experience, it is a sight-seeing in itself. There is a lot of treasure to be found at every corner when you shopping in St Croix.

St Croix has a wide range of beaches of different shapes and sizes. Some long and white sand beaches, some small patches and some with smooth sand bottoms ideal for swimming.

Ready to book your holiday in St Croix? Checkout the best holiday deals here: Latest deals on lastminute.com

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What a night it was on Wednesday? England booked their place at next years FIFA World Cup in South Africa, and they did it in thumping style.

Now, the battle is on to get World Cup match tickets, book flights and arrange for accommodation in South Africa. Tour operators like Thomas Cook and Thomson have already started selling World Cup football packages and there has been reports of a surge in bookings.


Already booking prices for World Cup Holiday packages are increasing, and they will be even more expensive if you do not book soon. Some football supporters who had more faith in their teams ability to qualify for the World Cup Finals South Africa have already made arrangements whilst bookings were still cheap.

If you end up buying match tickets on the black market, the cost will be even higher. Watchout for the dodgy ticket scams, to be safe it’s better to buy your tickets through FIFA unless you are buying packages from tour operators.

Thomas Cook and Thomson are selling World Cup Holiday packages, including tickets to some selected games.

However one needs to be careful when buying the football packages. Check the details when booking to make sure you get the ideal package.

Thailand from £895: Prices for a seven night stay in the four star Amari Atrium Bangkok on a bed and breakfast basis. Visit the nearby ethnic Mon tribal village, plus optional elephant ride through the bamboo forest. Take a historic ride on the Death Railway Train, passing through the lush forest. The price includes flights departing from London Heathrow on 1st September. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Antigua from £905: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Hawksbill Beach Resort Park on an all-inclusive basis. The Hawksbill Beach Resort in Antigua is a tropical hotel located within 15 minutes of St John’s, on 37 acres of lush gardens, on a beautiful shoreline. It faces out toward a picturesque rocky islet and is clustered around a couple of beaches, meaning that there are 2 beaches on resort. The price includes return flights departing from London Gatwick from 5th September. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Costa Brava from £354: Prices for a seven night holiday staying at the three star Hotel Los Pinos on an all inclusive basis. The resort during the summer months is perfect for families with its beautiful beaches and family friendly hotels and during the winter provides a warm base, for a relaxing, peaceful holiday. The price includes flights departing from Bristol on 28th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Costa Brava, Spain from £328: Prices for a five night holiday at the three star LLoret De Mar Hotel on an all-inclusive basis. Lloret de Mar is one of the largest and most popular resorts on the Costa Brava and is located just 70 km North of Barcelona. The resort boasts 5 golden, sandy beaches which stretch for 7 km, some of which have been awarded the prestigious blue flag award. The price also includes return flights departing from Bristol on 28th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Greece from £459. Prices for a seven night holiday staying at the four star Michelangelo Hotel and Suites on a half board basis. If you’re looking to unwind completely or tire of sitting by one of the four pools, then you could always spoil yourself with a trip to the hotels very own Elemis SPA offering a range of treatments and massage with Elemis based products. The price includes flights departing from Manchester on 2nd September. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Turkey from £479: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Club Armar on an all-inclusive basis. This exciting four star hotel consists of 3 blocks and is only 700 metres from the beach. It features a wide variety of facilities plus several shops. It is also situated 1 km from the city of Marmaris and 6 km from Icmeler. The price also includes return flights departing from Manchester on 17th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Cyprus from £393: Prices for a seven night holiday at the three star Amore Apartments self catering basis. These family-run apartments provide a warm welcome and offer a great range of on-site facilities. The hotel is located in the small area of Kapparis, approximately 10 minutes drive from the Protaras resort centre. The price also includes return flights departing from Birmingham on 30th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Lake Garda, Italy from £399: Prices for a seven night holiday at three star accommodation on a half board basis. Nestling alongside lemon groves, beneath the cliffs of the north-western shore of Lake Garda, Limone is a picture postcard resort – an artist’s paradise. Houses covered in blossoming geraniums and bougainvillaea line the old, cobbled streets that lead up from the lakeside. The price also includes return flights departing from Newcastle on 26th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Austria from £269: Prices for a seven night holiday at the two star Tyrolean Houses on a bed and breakfast basis. St. Johann is a picturesque market town in the Tyrol where many of the houses are noted for the beautiful painted frescoes on their walls. The resort is placed close to Kitzbuhel and midway between Innsbruck and Salzburg, which makes it ideal for excursions. The price includes return flights departing from Newcastle International on 29th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Crete, Greece from £320: Prices for a seven night holiday at the three star Olive Apartments on a self-catering basis. Olive is a lovely traditional family-run complex set amidst rose gardens and picturesque olive groves. Maintained to a very high standard, this property is highly recommended for mature families and couples. The price includes return flights departing from Leeds Bradford Airport on 18th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Madeira from £599: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Pestana Bay Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis. Visitors to the island are usually fascinated by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparison to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around its coastline. The island boasts a strong tradition of craftsmanship and the local markets are abundant with good quality embroideries, tapestries and wickerwork as well as fruit, fish and exotic flowers. The price includes return flights departing from Glasgow on 17th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Austria from £319: Prices for a seven night holiday at the three star Hotel Alte Post on a half-board basis. Mayrhofen is one of the most popular summer resorts in the Tyrol and offers extensive activities in the Ziller Valley. Green pastures meet steep wooded slopes framed by distant snow capped peaks, revealing why this region has captured the hearts of regular visitors. The price also includes return flights departing from Exeter on 29th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

HostelBookers have just released their best ever summer discounts, with up to 70per cent Off selected European hostel prices. Beds are available from as little as £3 per person per night.

There are over 100 participating hostels throughout Malta, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Cyprus, offering you the opportunity to bag an amazing summer holiday bargain.

Grab a summer bargain, Go to www.HostelBookers.com

Rhodes, Greece from £542: Prices for a seven night holiday at the three star Tophotels Molinos Park on an all-inclusive basis. The Doreta Beach is situated on the west coast of Rhodes in Tholos, a small pretty village about 17 kilometres away from the town of Rhodes and 7 kilometres from Diagoras International Airport. The price includes return flights departing from London Gatwick daily from 26th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Kyrenia, Cyprus from £395: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Riverside Holiday Village on a self catering basis. Situated on the north coast of Cyprus, Kyrenia has miles of natural beaches, and a mild climate to create an idyllic Mediterranean town. Bounded to the north by the sea and to the south by the greenery of the Besparmak (Fivefinger) Mountain range, it offers the most magnificent scenery on the island. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from London Gatwick on 25th July. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Kos, Greece from £479: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Aegean View on an all-inclusive basis. The Aegean View is a beautiful hotel situated in a picturesque spot in the area of Psalidi in Kos. It is carefully built with selected materials such as wood and stone, 55 metres above sea level, which gives it magnificent view and open horizon.The price also includes return flights departing from Manchester on 19th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Lake Como, Italy from £439: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Grand Hotel Cadenabbia on a half-board basis. The villages on Lake Como each have their own character but all enjoy wonderful views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from Birmingham International on 19th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Tenerife, Spain from £689: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Hotasa Puerto Resort on an all-inclusive basis. This comfortable resort offers its guests a select and pleasant atmosphere, combining perfectly the peace and quiet of the area with the entertainment on offer just 1.5km from Puerto de la Cruz town centre, from the beach and from the Lago Martianez’s natural salt water pools. The price includes return flights departing from East Midlands Airport on 25th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Madeira from £599: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star Pestana Casino Park Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis. Funchal harbour is architecturally pleasing and has the added attraction of decorative paved streets. Visitors to the island are usually fascinated by the impressive rugged beauty of its peaks in comparison to the lush semi-tropical vegetation around its coastline. The price includes return flights departing from Newcastle on 17th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Spain from £439: Prices for a three night holiday at the four star Sentido Cala Vinas on an all inclusive basis. Sentido Cala Vinas Hotel is located in the picturesque area of Cala Vinas, Mallorca. It’s classified as a 4 star hotel providing for its guests all possible elements ensuring them a luxurious and joyful stay. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from Newcastle on 25th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Kos, Greece from £599: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star Aegean Village Hotel on a half-board basis. Staying at the Aegean Village Hotel is a treat for even the most demanding guest, as holidays of quality and style are offered. It is the hotel’s objective and first priority to offer its guests the very best in hospitality, accommodation and services, and it is no wonder that repeat-guest levels continue to rise. The price also includes return flights departing from Glasgow on 20th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Austria from £399: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Hotel St. Georg on a half-board basis. Mayrhofen is one of the most popular summer resorts in the Tyrol and offers extensive activities in the Ziller Valley. Green pastures meet steep wooded slopes framed by distant snow capped peaks, revealing why this region has captured the hearts of regular visitors. The price also includes return flights departing from Glasgow on 22nd August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Turkey from £636: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Rhapsody Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Kalkan is a harbour town with an addictive charm all of its own. You will be entranced by its narrow streets and cobbled alleyways with their ‘higgledy piggledy’ houses, leading up the hillside surrounding the enchanting harbour. The price also includes return flights departing from Bristol on 24th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Rhodes, Greece from £809: Prices for a seven night holiday at the four star Mitsis Roda Beach Resort & Spa on an all-inclusive basis. The Mitsis Roda Beach Resort & Spa overlooks the tranquil Roda Bay on Corfu’s north-eastern shoreline. The hotel is set amidst 25-acres of colourful gardens that lead down to the sandy beach and the turquoise Ionian Sea. The magnificent location is complemented by good food and entertainment and bright and spacious guest accommodation at this All Inclusive complex. The price also includes return flights departing from Bristol on 14th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Experience Gambia from £429: Prices for a seven night cruise on the five star Kairaba Hotel on a room only. The Gambia has much to offer all year round from its unsophisticated charm, wonderful sandy beaches, tropical gardens and nature reserves, craft markets, interesting excursions, exotic culture, friendly people and value for money. The price includes flights departing from London Gatwick on 25th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Tunisa from £459: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star El Mouradi Palace on a bed and breakfast basis. The El Mouradi Palace, air-conditioned throughout, is very well appointed with a covered pool (with jacuzzi), an outdoor pool, sun terraces with sunbeds and parasols, garden, Moorish café, lounge, Turkish bath (massage, sauna & hamman), 3 tennis courts (with equipment for hire), a fitness room and a thalassotherapy centre (for well-being & beauty treatment). The price includes return flights departing from London Gatwick on 8th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com

Taba, Egypt from £499: Prices for a seven night holiday at the five star Mariott Taba Heights on a half-board basis. Egypt’s luxurious resort area of Taba Heights is set in a quiet secluded area and offers access to an unspoilt region on Egypt’s Red Sea coast. Lying west of Cairo, the northern shores of the sea are rich in coral reef habitat. The price also includes local transfers and return flights departing from Manchester on 17th August. To book, go to www.lastminute.com