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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Mary Novakovich

The best holidays to book for January, from Cuban winter sun to ski breaks in the French Alps

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January is the classic time to think about booking your summer holiday, but what if you need a break long before then? A post-Christmas holiday in January could be just the thing to take your mind off winter – or, if you prefer, celebrate the cold weather wholeheartedly in the majesty of snow-covered mountains.

Skiers have been enjoying fabulous conditions in the Alps, so get your snow fix in Les 3 Vallées after the Christmas and New Year crowds have gone. On the hunt for some tropical heat and long hours of sunshine? Head east to Sri Lanka or Vietnam, or go west to the Caribbean for some Cuban warmth. If you want to stay closer to home, you can explore the quintessentially English countryside of the Cotswolds or the dramatic North Devon coast. Wherever you want to go on holiday in January, let these ideas inspire you.

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