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Top Travel Destinations for a January Getaway

January is a perfect time to jet set away on a tropical trip, as you can avoid tourist crowds and soak up some well needed vitamin D. Below are some of the best places to visit in January...

There’s not a time that we need a holiday more than in January, the miserable month following Christmas. It’s freezing cold, the weather can get unbearable, we’re grumpy because there’s not much to look forward to and we’re feeling a bit frumpy from too much festive indulging. With the post-Christmas blues at their highest, and considering you’ve already struggled through weeks of dark mornings and evenings, we know the perfect cure to lift your mood - a holiday!

Costa Rica
Costa Rica is one of the world’s top wildlife destinations, home to plenty of exotic marine life and tropical rainforests with birds, sloths, monkeys, wildcats and more incredible species. January is one of the best times to visit Costa Rica as it’s the country’s dry season with high temperatures and plenty of sunshine, enabling you to embrace outdoor attractions and relax on alluring beaches. There are many events that take place in Costa Rica throughout January, including the epic Palmares Fiestas. Because of all this excitement, January is a popular time to travel here, which means that there can be high season prices, but if you advance purchase, you will be able to get yourself a great deal.

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Maldives
If you desire a luxury and exclusive holiday to combat your winter blues, then consider the Maldives, a jewel of the Indian Ocean which consists of days that revolve around sunbathing at paradise beaches with pristine sands, crystal-clear waters, colourful coral reefs and lush coconut palms. Those who prefer a slice of action can enjoy plenty of water activities such as deep sea diving, glass bottom boat rides, snorkelling and banana boat rides. January is an idyllic time to visit the Maldives, when the rainy season is well and truly over. This is the coolest month to visit, but you can still expect warm daily temperatures and guaranteed sunshine without the humidity.

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Phuket - Thailand
Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, home to an array of great value luxury hotels, an excellent fusion of Asian cuisines, an incredible nightlife and shopping scene, stunning natural beauty and some of the world’s finest beaches with soft white sands and dazzling turquoise waters. This tropical island has a dry season from December-April, so reliable sunny weather is pretty much guaranteed in January. Phuket is a heavenly place to visit at this time of year when the waters of the Andaman Sea are at their calmest and weather is warm and pleasant, with average temperatures sitting between the mid-20’s to low 30’s. Browse our holiday packages to Phuket for some inspiration.

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Grenada
Grenada is a dream-like holiday destination of the Caribbean with lush green hilltops, spice plantations, soaring mountains, vibrant coral reefs and idyllic tranquil beaches with powder-white sands, nutmeg trees and the see-through turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. The natural wonders of Grenada are combined with plenty of historic attractions, unique cultures, warm and friendly locals, water sports galore and an overall laid-back ambience, so it makes for the perfect getaway, especially in January when the island is at is driest and least humid, with just as much sunshine hours as the summer months.

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Canary Islands
The Canary Islands are a perfect holiday choice if you don’t want to travel too far, with an average flight time of 4-5 hours. There are seven stunning islands to choose from which boast scenic beaches, volcanic landscapes, excellent all-inclusive resorts, towering mountains, dense rainforests and much more. The Canary Islands are very affordable, especially in non-peak times such as January which sees some super-low prices, even on luxury hotels. January is one of the coolest months to visit the Canary Islands, but you’ll still be treated to pleasant warm weather due to the islands’ proximity to Africa, with average temperatures in the high teens to low 20s.

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