Winter sun packages

SLATTERY’S Sun is offering Christmas away from the cold, damp and possibly snow, with flights from Dublin, Cork and Shannon over the festive season.

The company has packages to Lanzarote from €544 per person. Weekly flights from Shannon begin on December 24 while there are three departures from Cork over the Christmas holiday to take in the big day and/or New Years Day.

At the other end of the temperature scale, Slattery’s is also running trips to Lapland. The company is operating a one-day trip from Dublin on December 18 with prices for adults at €599, and €499 for children. A three-day, two-night fully inclusive package is also available with flights on December 15 and 17. Fares are from e899 (adults) and €799 (children).