Have Yourself A Hot, Hot, Hot Christmas

Winter warmth awaits at these hot holiday spots, so pack your case and enjoy some sunshine!

- Wendy Johnson

Lanzarote is a popular pick among winter sunseekers. Boasting white sandy bays and golden beaches, temperatures here are typically in the low twenties during December and the island is just a four-hour fight from the UK.

In fact, any of the Canary Islands offer a welcome break from the winter chill at home. You can indulge in all the pleasures of a summer beach holiday, or seek out the local festive highlights such as the Nativity scene expertly carved into golden sand at Las Canteras beach on Gran Canaria, or shopping for presents at the open-air markets.