Cruise into Christmas

WITH Christmas looming (so the shops tell us anyway), many will be contemplating whether to spend the festive season in warmer climes; however, travel availability can be difficult around New Year, particularly to destinations such as the Canary Islands and Portugal.

One festive holiday option is a Fred Olsen cruise; the company will operate two direct Dublin departures to the Canaries at Christmas and New Year: the first from December 19 to January 4 and the second from January 4-18; ports of call will include: Madeira, La Palma, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Morocco and Lisbon; lead-in prices are €1,175 and €2,620 and include port taxes, all onboard meals and entertainment.

For further details, call Fred Olsen Cruise Lines on 0044 1473 742424, email [e-mail] or contact your travel agent.