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If you're already dreaming of escaping the grey January skies, there are some more affordable ways to start 2026 with a bit of warmth.
Spain, Cyprus, Turkey and more top destinations are calling, and the offers are hard to resist, according to Thomas Cook, which has shared its deals of the week.
You can save big on winter holiday packages when you book on Thomas Cook's online site. The company organises group tours, travel vouchers, and affordable holiday packages. Escape to the warmth this season, ranging anywhere from Punta Cana to Marrakesh.
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Top picks from the travel agent include the five-star King Evelthon Beach Hotel & Resort in Paphos combines contemporary elegance with authentic Cypriot character, sitting right on the seafront. Guests can enjoy refined restaurants and pampering spa treatments.
A week-long package starts from just £374 per person, with flights departing Birmingham International on January 22, 2026.
Book seven nights in Doha for £689
| PAFor those who love a city break, Barcelona offers a fantastic option. The four-star Negresco Princess puts you within easy reach of stunning architecture, incredible food spots and charming shopping streets.
Three nights in the Catalan capital start from £212 per person, flying from Edinburgh on January 25, 2026.
Looking for something more exotic? Thailand beckons with the five-star Island Escape Burasari, nestled on a tropical island near Phuket. Think relaxed luxury surrounded by tropical gardens.
A seven-night escape costs from £949 per person, departing London Heathrow on January 19, 2026. Perfect for beating those winter blues.
TRAVEL DEALS
Short-haul
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Fuerteventura on an All-Inclusive basis from £453 per person, including flights from London Stansted on January 15, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* in Paphos on a Half Board basis from £374 per person, including flights from Birmingham International on January 22, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* in Malta on a Room-Only basis from £440 per person, including flights from Liverpool John Lennon on January 4, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Djerba on a Half Board basis from £199 per person, including flights from Manchester on January 26, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* in Marrakesh on an All-Inclusive basis from £496 per person, including flights from London Gatwick on January 28, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* in Doha on a Half Board basis from £689 per person, including flights from London Heathrow on January 19, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Antalya on a Bed & Breakfast basis from £315 per person, including flights from Edinburgh on January 30, 2026
- Take three nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Rome on a Bed & Breakfast basis from £259 per person, including flights from London Stansted on January 10, 2026
- Take three nights with Thomas Cook at the 3* in Dublin on a Room-Only basis from £163 per person, including flights from Cardiff on January 4, 2026
- Take three nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Seville on a Room-Only basis from £185 per person, including flights from Birmingham International on January 12, 2026
- Take three nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Barcelona on a Room-Only basis from £212 per person, including flights from Edinburgh on January 25, 2026
Packages to Phuket start at £949 per person
| GETTYLong-haul
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Dubai on an All-Inclusive basis from £1,374 per person, including flights from London Heathrow on January 9, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* in Phuket on a Bed & Breakfast basis from £949 per person including flights from London Heathrow on January 19, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 5* in Punta Cana on an All-Inclusive basis from £1,714 per person, including flights from Glasgow on January 29, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Las Vegas on a Room-Only basis from £869 per person, including flights from London Heathrow on January 26, 2026
- Take seven nights with Thomas Cook at the 4* in Toronto on a Room-Only basis from £788 per person, including flights from London Heathrow on January 29, 2026
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