The late escape

Indulge in some pre-Christmas activities, from horse riding and tennis to swimming, with Wigmore Holidays (020 7836 4999): seven nights' half-board at the five-star Sofitel Palm Beach hotel on the Tunisian island of Jerba costs £585 per person including return flights from Heathrow or Gatwick. Daily departures (except Saturdays) from 8 to 14 December.

Check out the activities available at La Manga Club at the Hyatt Regency Hotel near Murcia in Spain - use of gym and spa is included in the price of £368 per person for seven nights' B&B, and in addition there's golf and tennis available. Departs Thursdays and Saturdays from Gatwick between 2 to 20 December. Book through Barwell Leisure on 020 8786 3000.

Dive, sail and water ski at the Eriyadu Island Resort in the Maldives (right) for £899 per person including seven nights' half-board accommodation and return flights from Heathrow. Departs Sundays until 2 December. For bookings call Somak Holidays on 020 8423 3000.