Winter sun sizzlers
Package holidays aren't the be-all and end-all of winter sun escapes. Sometimes, by combining a shrewd flight booking with an off-season apartment or villa, you can make considerable savings -- especially when families or groups are involved.
During February and March, for example, Holiday Homes Direct has a week in a
one-bed apartment in
Fuerteventura, sleeping four, from just €175. A week in a
three-bed villa, sleeping six, starts at €350. Going to press, Ryanair had Saturday flights from Dublin to
Fuerteventura from €39.99. Do the math.