{"id":2428,"date":"2014-12-19T17:52:57","date_gmt":"2014-12-19T17:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/?p=2428"},"modified":"2014-12-19T17:52:57","modified_gmt":"2014-12-19T17:52:57","slug":"beat-the-winter-blues-book-up-a-january-getaway-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/beat-the-winter-blues-book-up-a-january-getaway-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the winter blues \u2013 book up a January getaway now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

January \u2013 it’s just around the corner, and perhaps the most depressing month of the year. We find ourselves with bare bank accounts, bulging waistlines and a freezing temperature to boot. The unsolicited reality of the New Year can no doubt leave us feeling rather miserable, so why not escape the dreary post-festive season and book a quick break away. Ozel Rowland<\/strong> picks some of the best January getaway destinations\u2026go on, book up now!<\/p>\n

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The Algarve <\/strong><\/p>\n

Regarded as Portugal<\/a>\u2019s most premier holiday destination, the Algarve<\/a> can reach averages of up to 16\u02daC in January<\/a> and is loved for its beautiful coastal setting lined with magnificent limestone rocks. Go on a walking expedition, or book a boat trip, through a scenic route of the cliffs of Ponta de Piedade<\/a> in Lagos, or head over to the wilderness of the west coast to discover Cabo de S\u00e3o Vicente<\/a>, Portugal\u2019s least developed region for a quiet retreat. If it\u2019s a bit of culture and sight-seeing you\u2019re after then discover the town of Faro to get a feel for Portuguese life in the old town. Book your getaway with bargain prices from \u00a3120pp<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Punta Cana<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lining the eastern edge of the Dominican Republic\u2019<\/a>s is more than 50km of a stunning white coastline where you can get your dose of sun, sea and sand. The renowned Coconut Coast is a favourite among many for its dramatic seascape and lofty palm trees, as well as its abundant water sport activities and buzzing night scene. Temperatures can reach an impressive high of 29\u02daC<\/a> as January marks the start of the island\u2019s dry season, so you can lounge to your heart\u2019s content on the beachfront before taking a dip in the crystalline waters of the Caribbean. Otherwise, why not explore the land and visit the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve<\/a> to get up close with local wild life and tour its 12 freshwater lagoons. Find deals starting from \u00a3638.50<\/a> and begin your journey to this exquisite island today.<\/p>\n

Antalya <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sitting along the glittering turquoise coast of the Turkish Riviera is Turkey<\/a>‘s largest and most popular resort.\u00a0Visit Antalya<\/a> this January and find yourself in the\u00a0narrow cobbled streets of Kaleici, the city’s historic quarter,\u00a0to see beautifully preserved ancient Roman landmarks such as Hadrian\u2019s Gate<\/a> and Hidirlik Tower<\/a>. Take a break at one of the many restaurants and get lost in the view of the Marina below before checking out the Antalya Archaeological Museum<\/a>,\u00a0where you can discover even more about the city\u2019s rich history. For a more tranquil experience take a stroll along the coast or visit one of Antalya\u2019s beautiful parks<\/a> for picturesque landscapes and greenery. Temperatures in January can reach averages of up to 15\u02daC\u00a0and with prices starting from \u00a3235<\/a> you wouldn\u2019t want to miss out on this Turkish delight.<\/p>\n

Gran Canaria \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Gran Canaria<\/a> is classic holiday destination that offers an eclectic mix of options for visitors. Whether it\u2019s for a relaxing getaway on a beach, heady nightlife, or an active adventure of hiking and rock climbing, there\u2019s much to enjoy on this fabulous island. While January is the coolest month of the year with averages at 17\u02daC<\/a> it\u2019s still warm enough to get the most out of your holiday. Stay at Las Palmas<\/a> for a touch of culture and city life, or join a camel train in the sandy dunes of Maspalomas<\/a> before hitting the plaza for a dose of high-end retail therapy. Playa del Ingles<\/a> is best for party-goers, while Puerto Rico<\/a> is ideal for sophisticated nights out in the town. Whichever resort you choose, you\u2019re bound to find something that suits you. Deals<\/a> start from \u00a3245pp.<\/p>\n

Sharm El Sheikh <\/strong><\/p>\n

Surrounded by the aquamarine waters of the Red Sea is the charming coastal resort of Sharm El Sheikh<\/a>. Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt<\/a>, it\u2019s a favourite among holidaymakers for its year-round sunshine, which is hardly surprising considering it enjoys\u00a0January averages of 22\u02daC<\/a>\u00a0and value-for-money package deals. The area is an ideal spot to embark on an underwater adventure of snorkelling along the stunning coral reefs of the Red Sea, or for soaking up the sun on the inviting white sands of Sharm, which boasts more than 60km of coastline. A day trip to the historic city of Cairo<\/a> is only three hours away and visitors can see such world famous ancient landmarks such as the grand stone monuments of the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza. Book your all-inclusive holiday<\/a> now with prices starting from as little as \u00a3245pp.<\/p>\n

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January \u2013 it’s just around the corner, and perhaps the most depressing month of the year. We find ourselves with bare bank accounts, bulging waistlines and a freezing temperature to boot. The unsolicited reality of the New Year can no doubt leave us feeling rather miserable, so why not escape the dreary post-festive season and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"post_views_count":4230,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[124,138,456,325,377,165,413,455,304,421,240,111,136],"class_list":["post-2428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-holidays","tag-resort-algarve","tag-resort-antalya","tag-resort-cairo","tag-resort-dominicanrepublic","tag-resort-egypt","tag-resort-grancanaria","tag-resort-laspalmas","tag-resort-playadelingles","tag-resort-portugal","tag-resort-puertiorico","tag-resort-punta_cana","tag-resort-sharm_el_sheikh","tag-resort-turkey"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2428"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2428\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2431,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2428\/revisions\/2431"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.holiday-weather.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}