Tips to find cheap winter sun

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I briefly considered going away for New Year's eve until a quick online search revealed flights to visit friends in Sweden jumped by over £200 during the Christmas break.

Prices are also soaring if you're off in search of sun instead of snow this winter, with premiums of up to 92% in some of the most popular winter sun destinations. So how can you get a good deal?