The hottest holiday offers in January

New York, USA

Positioned in the Garment District, the centre of American fashion design since 1919, this sleek, smart stay brings Zen to magnetic Midtown. It’s part of IHG’s wellness brand, so you’ll go from buzz to bliss as soon as you enter the lobby, with natural colour schemes and materials such as wood, stone and sand, while splashes of oranges, pinks, blues and greens add warmth, much like the friendly staff. The lobby’s plant wall is our personal favourite, as is the impressive athletic studio. There are even bleachers for cheering on your favourite sports team on TV, and a games room with everything from foosball to ping pong. If you’ve worked up an appetite, Even Kitchen & Bar is great for healthy on-the-go options, so you can fuel up to see the nearby sights. Madison Square Garden and Times Square are less than a five-minute walk, shoppers can hit up Macy’s department store, and Koreatown’s K-beauty, K-pop and karaoke are also well worth checking out.

British Airways Holidays offers a 20 per cent hotel saving off a minimum of four nights for stays from 1 April to 31 December 2025. Book by 31 January 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. The price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Bangkok, Thailand

On the banks of the Chao Phraya river, Shangri-La’s high-ceilinged, marble-adorned lobby sets the stately scene from your first step. Thai artwork is inspired by English author James Hilton and his 1933 novel Lost Horizon, about a veteran diplomat who sets off to find fictional paradise, Shangri-La, in the Tibetan mountains. Separated into two sections, the hotel’s older wing offers modern Thai style, while the Khrungthep wing brings sumptuous Siam sophistication (expect rooms with Thai silk wallcoverings and dazzling chandeliers). The opulence continues with six restaurants, the highlight being fine dining star Salathip, serving specialities such as spicy seared sea scallop salad and pad Thai with salted duck egg. Don’t miss Salathip’s Thai night market every first Thursday of the month, which brings everything from fabrics to dance performances and Michelin-rated cooking stations. Work it off at the two large pools or two tennis courts before exploring the nearby historic sites and shopping areas. The perfect wind down? A turmeric with rice body exfoliation at the hotel’s spa.

British Airways Holidays offers a 15 per cent hotel saving off a minimum of two consecutive night stays for travel from 1 April to 20 December 2025. Book by 31 January 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. The price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Saint James, Barbados

Set on a small, serene bay on Barbados’s Platinum Coast, Marriott’s all-inclusive wellness hotel gives chic beach house vibes. Interiors mirror stunning Caribbean surroundings, from driftwood-like headboards to turquoise lamps and sand-tiled bathrooms. Outside, soaring palms shading silky soft sands deliver beach bliss, and active adventurers can paddleboard on calm waters, enjoy yoga and Pilates sessions next to gently lapping waves or join a group beach walk. For next-level peacefulness, it doesn’t get much better than the spa’s adults-only, garden-flanked pool. The best part? Spa treatments are often included, with the number depending on your room and length of stay. Afterwards, indulge in all-day Mediterranean and international fare at open-air Seascape restaurant (the burgers and catch of the day are musts), then head to pan-Asian Shiso for sushi, sashimi and a signature five-spice Asian ice-cream. If you’re looking to explore beyond the hotel, Unesco-hailed Bridgetown is only a 15-minute drive south, while lively Holetown is 15 minutes’ north.

British Airways Holidays offers an up to 30 per cent hotel saving off a minimum of five-night package stays from 1 March to 22 October 2025. Book by 31 January 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. The price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Crete, Greece

On the eastern side of Crete, this family-owned resort surrounded by the sparkling Aegean sea and Sitia mountains has it all, for all, especially as experiences are shared with its neighbouring sibling hotels, Elounda Mare and Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort. Adults and kids alike can splash around in the private beach’s calm waters or the sea-facing pool – Crete’s largest – and both families and couples can make memories at the private cinema. The kids’ club has not only games, baking and gardening, but an entire waterpark attached to it, while sea-skimming water sports, a nine-hole golf course and tennis can keep grown-up go-getters entertained for days. For next-level island luxury, there’s a private sailboat available for charter, and the massive, multi-award-winning Six Senses Spa is a gamechanger for wellness wanderlusters. Whether you’re a romantic duo or the entire gang, an aquaphile adventurer or a spa seeker, coming together for authentic Greek dishes at Elies and exchanging stories under ancient olive trees is essential.

British Airways Holidays offers a 25 per cent hotel saving off all junior suites for stays from 9 May to 10 July and 22 August to 1 November 2025. Book by 31 January 2025. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. The price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Canary Islands, Spain

Alongside the marina of Puerto Calero, this adults-only property is a decadent dream for couples and friend groups. Luxury swim-up suites come with butler service and private terraces overlooking the Atlantic, while Secrets Preferred Club accommodations include everything from a private pool and conservatory to breakfast in an exclusive restaurant and just-for-you concierge services. Inspired by Canarian culture, room designs soothe with neutral, nature-evoking hues, and local artwork is present throughout the resort, including a mural by Rufina Santana, which reveals the islands’ enchanting mythology. Relax in one of four heated outdoor pools, calm the body and mind with a Tibetan bowl sound treatment at the spa, or take a lesson at the hotel’s own diving centre. Dining options are just as plentiful as activities. Of the six superb restaurants, we nominate cocktails and live music at the Piano Bar, followed by melt-in-your-mouth meat cuts at poolside Bluewater Grill.

British Airways Holidays offers a 33 per cent hotel saving off stays on an Unlimited Luxury All Inclusive break. Valid for all room types and for stays from 1 February to 31 August 2025. Book by 31 January. The specified offer will appear in red text during the booking process, should it be applicable. The price shown on ba.com includes any applicable discount. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

Florida, USA

Guests of Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites can hop on a short, complimentary shuttle to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Volcano Bay and CityWalk. And you’ll be able to breeze into the parks up to an hour early with Early Park Admission.* As for the resort itself, it’s all about laidback, littoral vibes (imagine driftwood sculptures and ocean-redolent rugs in the lobby) and simple, affordable pleasures – spectacular sunsets over the hotel’s two large pools, which have a children’s area, a fitness centre and an arcade room. Food court-style Pier 8 Market includes five eateries, offering everything from croissants and cinnamon rolls to fried chicken with Belgian waffles (yes, together) and a Korean barbecue chicken sandwich, as well as healthier options such as fresh-pressed juices and a turkey spinach wrap. There’s also an in-house Starbucks and cocktails at the Sunset Lounge, Oasis Beach Bar and Wave Maker Pool Bar for some post-theme park toasts.

British Airways Holidays offers seven nights from £759pp for stays on selected dates from 1-30 September 2025. Includes economy (World Traveller) return flights from London Gatwick, a generous baggage allowance per person and accommodation. Book by 28 January 2025. Price is based on two adults sharing. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. 

*Valid theme park admission required. Selected attractions.