Travel Updates

Spain. From Manchester airport to the Costa Del Sol, staying seven nights self-catering at the Hotel Fuengirola Beach, less than a 10-minute stroll from a beach. Prices from £119 per person based on two sharing, saving £145 per person. Flights depart February 16. First Choice, 0871 200 4455, or book online at www.firstchoice.co.uk

Spain. Costa Blanca, 14 nights from 399 per person (based on three sharing). Staying at the Poseidon Hotel, Benidorm on half board, departing Manchester on January 26. 0844 871 6636, www.airtours.co.uk

Goa. Departing Manchester on January 22 for seven nights. Choice of three hotels in Northern Goa – in Calangute, the Village Royale B&B is 449, down from 619, saving 170. In Candolim, the Summerville Beach Resort, the price is 459, down from 629, saving 170, B&B. In Arpora, behind Baga Beach, is the Abalone Resort. From Manchester, the price is 469, down from 639, saving 170. Jewel in the Crown Holidays, 01293 533338 www.jewelholidays.com.

Devon. Self catering – save 500. Barn conversions near Beaton in North Devon, stay before January 30 and you can hire the whole barn which sleeps nine for 500 per week. Two barn conversions available, both have valley views and shared use of an indoor heated swimming pool. www.dealchecker.co.uk or call 01237 479146.