Holidays in January

Over-stuffed yourself over the festive period? You're certainly not alone. This year, instead of pledging (and failing) to join a gym, escape those post-Christmas blues and welcome the new year in style with a January holiday.

Tromso

For the best chance of catching a display of the magical aurora borealis, head to Northern Norway, the region north of the Arctic Circle. A winter break in the vibrant city of Tromso, Northern Norway’s Arctic capital, provides countless opportunities to explore the surrounding wilderness by husky sled, snowmobile or reindeer sleigh. It’s also one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights, boasting sightings on over 90% of winter aurora safaris.

Indonesia

Indonesia embodies the word 'enchanting' as well as any other country on earth. Thousands of islands scattered across the Indian and Pacific Oceans make up a dazzling portfolio of beautiful landscapes. Watch the sun rise over Mt Bromo and visit the smoking volcanoes of Java's immense plateaus, take in the weird and wonderful wildlife of Sumatra's orangutan-housing jungles, visit the immense ancient temples of Borobudur or spend time on paradise beaches, diving spectacular coral reefs.

Moscow & St Petersburg

Combine two of Russia's most iconic cities on a multi-centre holiday that grapples with Russia's fascinating journey through the history books. Gleaming beacons of modern-day Russia, Moscow and St Petersburg have been reshaped and redefined by a century of post-revolution growth, but development and technology still proudly sits side-by-side with ostentatious displays of old money, power and soviet relics. Visit in January to explore the iconic Red Square and the Hermitage Museum beautifully carpeted in snow.