January holidays
January holidays offer just the thing to beat the winter blues, with many varied destinations available for some well-needed sunshine, from familiar and well-loved resorts to far-flung exotic shores. An ideal time to beat the crowds and escape the intense heat experienced during the summer months, January holidays offer excellent value for money and a slower pace of life in many European resorts. During the winter months, many familiar tourist resorts show a completely different character, with January holidays being popular for the flexible off-season traveller.

January holidays - Escape the cold for the mild and sunny Mediterannean coast
Choose from a wide range of European resorts for your January holiday, where the mild Mediterranean winters offer blue skies and pleasant temperatures, ideal for sightseeing and sporting activities. The Spanish coastline is a perennial favourite for January holidays, attracting many British holidaymakers every year for quiet weeks away at exceptionally good prices, with plenty of time for golf and leisurely walks. For higher temperatures, head for Cyprus on your January holiday, which boasts one of the best winter climates in the Mediterranean, or the Canary Islands, known for their warm sunny weather and excellent facilities. Egypt, Madeira, Tunisia and South Africa are all sunny alternatives for a January holiday, with relatively short flights but boasting enticingly different cultures.

January holidays - Venture further afield to tropical shores
For those looking to experience more exotic destinations, the winter sun market now offers a dazzling array of long-haul options for a January holiday. As well as old favourites such as the Caribbean and Florida, which are now widely enjoyed by many  thanks to competitive pricing and flight availability, other choices to consider for your January holiday include destinations such as Mexico, Cuba and Dubai. For a truly tropical January holiday, consider the beautiful beaches of the Maldives, Goa and Thailand, which all boast gorgeous weather with plenty of sunshine during this month.

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