ou can even dodge the washing up - in Bulgaria, it's believed that ghosts come and wash up at night - or go catered, just to be on the safe side. Ski resorts don't close for Christmas, so you'll find plenty going on to keep you entertained - from Canada's cookie bake parties, to Norway's "mouse song" and Andorra's Christmas Eve Noché Buena meal. And whether you're heading off as a couple or with family, our Christmas week prices offer great value.

Ski deals for winter 2013 - including Christmas and New Year (exempt: February half term)

- £100 off childcare all season

- BOGOHP (buy-one-get-one-half price) lift pass in 120 selected accommodation in Europe all season

Save £80 for BOGOHP in Obertauern, Austria
Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk; 020 8610 3123) offers a week's half board at the four-star Hotel Schütz in Obertauern from £753 per person (based on two sharing) including flights from Luton to Salzburg and transfers (price given is for departure on 23 December 2017). Book by 2 October 2017. Direct flights available from all major UK airports.

Save £96 for BOGOHP lift pass and £100 childcare - Alpe d'Huez, France
Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk; 020 8610 3123) offers a week's half board at the four-star Hotel Petit Prince in Alpe d'Huez from £777 per person (based on two/three sharing) including flights from Luton to Chambery and transfers (price given is for departure on 23 December 2017). Save £100 for childcare. Book by 2 October 2017. Direct flights available from all major UK airports.

Save £99 for BOGOHP lift pass and £100 childcare - Canazei, Val di Fassa, Italian Dolomites
Crystal Ski Holidays (www.crystalski.co.uk; 020 8610 3123) offers a week's catered accommodation and wine at the four-star Chalet Traviata in Canazei from £711 per person (based on two/three sharing) including flights from Gatwick to Verona and transfers (price given is for departure on 23 December 2017). Save £100 for childcare. Book by 2 October 2017. Direct flights available from all major UK airports.

For more offers, please visit the deals page www.crystalski.co.uk

Please note, all prices and offers are subject to availability and change.