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The best travel deals in the January sales
We've rounded up the most tempting holiday offers around...
The January sales are upon us and what better way to spend your cash this month than on a tempting travel deal? Maybe you’re looking to visit somewhere new in the UK, head to a far-flung beach destination or explore an exciting European city.
Whatever your holiday style, we’ve picked out the top travel offers in the New Year sales, with big savings up for grabs on flights and hotels around the world.
Browse the best January sale holiday deals now...
Be a beach bum in Barbados from £494
British Airways’ January sale deals on flights and holidays runs until 31 January, and includes this offer for a week in Barbados from just £494 per person.
Staying at the three-star Sunbay Hotel in the south of the Caribbean island, the deal also comes with BA flights from Gatwick in June.
During your trip to the lively south coast, you can enjoy plenty of entertainment, open-air restaurants and, of course, sparkling white sand beaches.
Fly to Denmark's second city from £23 return
Feel like going off the beaten track for your 2019 city break? Try Aarhus, Denmark’s "city of smiles", before the crowds discover it.
This historic spot – which makes for a fantastic alternative to Copenhagen – boasts thriving food and art scenes with stylish restaurants and bars to explore, too.
easyJet is currently offering flights to this beautiful city from just £23.16 return (flying from Gatwick) this winter.
The budget airline is offering 20 percent off flights to dozens of destinations, including Barcelona, Bordeaux, Paris and Majorca, in its January sale when you book by 10 January for travel between 30 January and 3 July 2019.
Experience dazzling Marbella from £119
Fancy spending a few nights in Spain’s playground for the rich and famous? Lastminute.com has a range of offers in its winter sale, including three nights in Marbella, staying at the four-star BlueBay Banus in the Puerto Banus area from just £119 per person.
The holiday includes Ryanair flights from Stansted and bed and breakfast accommodation at the luxury hotel, which overlooks subtropical gardens with pools and ponds.
Escape to a tranquil Welsh country house for £299
Llangoed Hall enjoys rich history, a glorious setting and exquisite food served in its three AA Rosette restaurant. Located in the stunning Wye Valley, the Edwardian country house hotel offers the perfect retreat for a UK break.
In its New Year sale, Virgin Experience Days is offering 33 percent off a two-night break for two people at the hotel, with a three-course dinner, bottle of Prosecco and Welsh breakfast both mornings thrown in.
The break, which costs £299 (down from £449), is valid for nine months after purchase.
Find bliss in the Maldives for just £1,479
Dreaming of the powder soft sands and turquoise waters of the Maldives? Kuoni is offering a huge saving of £779 per couple at the heavenly Velassaru Maldives in its New Year sale.
The five-star resort offers a dazzling beach, marvellous restaurants and bars.
Kuoni’s deal, which costs from £1,479 per person for a seven-night holiday, includes Deluxe Villa accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis, and return Emirates flights from Gatwick in May or June 2019.
Spend a luxurious week in Dubai from £880
Experience spring in Dubai on a five-star escape, where you can discover the delights of the desert, take in the views from the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and relax on the sands.
On The Beach is offering 40 percent off a holiday at the Grand Hyatt Dubai in its January sale. The hotel boasts fine dining and spa facilities, as well as glorious views of the city.
You’ll fly from Gatwick before spending seven nights at the luxury hotel on a room only basis, from £880 per person. The offer applies to travel between 31 January and 15 November 2019.
Be wowed by Barcelona from £159
Whether you’ve already been to Barcelona or are looking to return and see more of this vibrant city, you won’t want to miss easyJet Holidays’ January sale deal for a three-night city break from just £159 per person.
It includes a stay at the stylish Barcelona Universal on a room-only basis and flights from Luton departing 11 March 2019.
Relax in Malta from £93 per night
Hilton is offering 25 percent off hotel bookings around the world in its winter sale, with over 400 hotels available in the deal that runs until 31 January for stays until 29 May 2019.
We love the Hilton Malta offer for a stay in a king room from just £93 per night (flights not included). The hotel in St Julian’s features a Myoka 5 Senses Spa providing an oasis of tranquillity and wellbeing, as well as four outdoor pools, an indoor heated pool, three restaurants and four bars.
Visit India on a spiritual journey
Take an inspiring trip to India for less when you book with Intrepid Travel this January. The adventure holiday company is offering 20 percent off its nine-day 'Mind Body and Spirit' holiday, taking the price from £1,020 to £816 per person (flights not included).
Departing on 17 June 2019, the trip will take you to meet local gurus, understand ancient healing customs, try yoga and visit temples, as well as enjoy a stay in a jungle retreat.
See the bright lights of New York City from £421
The Expedia Sale runs until 31 January and includes a whole host of hotel, flight and package deals, such as a four-night trip to New York with BA flights departing Gatwick on 22 February 2019, from £421 per person.
Accommodation is at the art deco-inspired Wellington Hotel on Manhattan’s Seventh Avenue and, while in the Big Apple, you can go ice skating in Central Park, take a gourmet tour of Chinatown, explore the world-famous Grand Central Terminal and more.
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