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With cold weather and snow forecast for later in the week, January is the perfect time to pick up a cheap week in the sun.
Holidaymakers who are happy to take off in the next few days can escape the sub-zero temperatures predicted across the UK with last-minute winter sun deals starting from as little as £240 per person. Get ready to book your annual leave, gather your suncream and sandals and relax around the pool in holiday hotspots including Portugal, Lanzarote, Egypt and Dubai.
From the soft sands of the Canary Islands to the desert sunshine on the Egyptian coast, you could be leaving your big coat behind with holidays from Jet2, Love Holidays, TUI and more departing as early as next week.
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Some destinations are more popular than others during the winter months and we've found some awesome deals in four of our favourite winter sun hotspots.
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Portugal
Winters on The Algarve are usually mild and sunny, making them particularly pleasant for golfers. With very little rainfall, uncrowded beaches and resorts and cut-price deals at upscale Portuguese hotels, January is a great time for a trip to Portugal.
- Seven nights at the four-star Pestana Viking Beach & Golf Resort, Algarve for £282 per person, flying from East Midlands Airport on January, 18 with Jet2.
- Seven nights at the Aquashow Park Hotel in Quarteira for £311 per person, flying from London Luton on January, 18 with On The Beach.
Soak up four-star views in Portugal for less (On The Beach)- Fourteen nights at the four-star Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Albufeira for £536 per person, flying from London Stansted on January 25 with On The Beach.
- Seven nights at the Auramar Beach Resort in Albufeira for £297 per person, departing from London Gatwick on January, 22 with Love Holidays.
Canary Islands
Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria are some of the most popular places for Brits to holiday during the winter months, thanks to their warm climate and relaxed atmosphere.
Visitors can expect to enjoy temperatures of around 20 degrees, cool refreshing waters, uncrowded restaurants, incredible scenery and attractions that are more comfortable to explore in milder weather.
- Seven nights at the upscale TUI SUNEO Tamaimo Tropical, Tenerife for £243 per person, flying from Bristol on January, 19 with TUI.
- Seven nights all-inclusive at the Castillo Beach Park on Fuerteventura for £332 per person, flying from London Gatwick on January, 13 with Love Holidays.
Spend a week in Lanzarote for just £260 per person (Thomas Cook)- Seven nights at the Bungalows Playa Limones in Lanzarote for £260 per person, flying from Bristol on January, 31 with Thomas Cook.
- Fourteen nights at the four-star Abora Buenaventura By Lopesan Hotels, Gran Canaria for £587 per person, departing from London Stansted on January, 18 with Jet2.
Egypt
January is an excellent time to visit Egypt, with the cool, dry winter season offering pleasant temperatures and clear skies.
Perfect for exploring ancient sites including the Pyramids, the average daily maximum is 22 C with very little chance of rainfall. The tourist resorts of Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh are packed full of upscale resorts that offer luxurious interiors and extensive facilities for less in January.
- Seven nights all-inclusive at the five-star TUI Magic Life Kalawy in Hurghada for £490 per person, flying from London Gatwick on January, 16 with TUI.
- Seven nights all-inclusive at the Caves Beach Resort in Hurghada for £356 per person, flying from London Luton on January, 18 with Love Holidays.
Leave the cold behind with a stay at the Caves Resort in Egypt (Love Holidays)- Fourteen nights at the five-star II Mercato Hotel and Spa in Sharm El Sheikh for £422 per person, flying from London Gatwick on January 24 with On The Beach.
- Seven nights all-inclusive at the Parrotel Beach Resort in Nabq Bay for £469 per person, flying from London Gatwick on January, 19 with British Airways Holidays.
Dubai
The weather in Dubai is famous for reaching incredibly high temperatures during the summer months, making the pleasant average daily highs of around 25°C in January much more comfortable.
Known as The Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is home to luxurious hotels, majestic skyscrapers, giant shopping malls and beautiful beaches. A paradise for holidaymakers who like to enjoy the high life, a trip to Dubai can be expensive but prices are a little bit more attractive before the summer season begins.
- Seven nights at the Radisson Resorts Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island for £689 per person, departing from London Gatwick on January, 24 with On The Beach.
- Seven nights at the Golden Sands Hotel Apartments for £817 per person, flying from London Heathrow on January 16 with TUI.
Dubai is cooler and less crowded in January (Getty)- Seven nights at the Lapita Dubai Parks and Resort for £896 per person, flying from London Heathrow on January 22 with Virgin Atlantic.
- Seven nights all-inclusive at the Ajman Saray Hotel and Resort for £858 per person, flying from London Heathrow on January, 18 with British Airways Holidays.
Another great reason to book a last-minute break today is the cut-price holiday deals available in the January travel sales. Savvy sunseekers could save even more with many online travel agents offering money-off deals until the end of the month.