Algeria in €150s-€180s rtn

Name a better winter activity than booking a trip to the Sahara Desert

Well, technically you'll fly into Algiers, but since 4/5ths of the country is desert, you'll never be too far from the sandy stuff.

Partial to a little DIY? Plenty of Sahara sites are easily reached with your own set of wheels, and the cost of fuel will keep you laughing all the way.

But for maximum other-worldly landscapes, Assekrem should be top of your list. It's a little tricky to reach on your own, though, so you're best off joining an organised tour from Algiers.