Don’t be home alone this Xmas

Going solo this Christmas? Then single hols experts Friendship Travel have some treats in store for you.

Three nights full-board at the four-star Donnington Valley Hotel, Spa and Golf Club in Berkshire from December 24 costs £485. Cocktails, afternoon tea and wine with dinner are all included. Entertainment is on the menu too – a black tie dinner and dance, music, quizzes and a Boxing Day excursion or activity. Hotel facilities include a spa, pool and 18-hole golf course.

For an exotic festive getaway head to Marrakech. Have fun haggling in the souks, watching snake charmers in Djemaa el Fna Square or visiting the Majorelle Gardens. Three nights departing Gatwick on December 23 or 24 costs from £535. Price includes transfers and B&B and a Christmas Eve gala dinner at the four-star Tichka Hotel.

Beach lovers could choose to celebrate Christmas at the four-star H10 Lanzarote Princess Hotel (above), departing for a week from Gatwick on December 20 or 23. Price of £1,275 includes transfers and half-board with wine at dinner and a gala meal on Christmas Day. The hotel, newly-renovated for this winter season, is on the ocean front in the Canary island resort of Playa Blanca and has two pools (one heated) and sports facilities.

On all the holidays, you’ll have a twin or double room to yourself. Regional flights also available. Visit www.friendshiptravel.com or call 0871 200 2035.