9 best travel deals to brighten Blue Monday – £300 off TUI holidays, Jet2 sale and more

Today is ‘Blue Monday’, a day that is said to be the most “depressing” Monday of the year. However, thanks to an array of travel firms, airlines and holiday providers offering unmissable January sales, it’s a great opportunity to brighten your day by snapping up a deal on your 2025 holidays. 

From big-name airlines to giant cruise firms, the majority of travel companies taking part in January sales give travellers the entire month to snap up a saving. Some even extend their sales into February, meaning even more time to search for a bargain.

We’ve scoured the sales on offer to select just a few of our favourites, but given how many firms are running seasonal sales, it’s worth checking with your favourite travel provider to see what offers are out there. Scroll down or use the menu at the side to select one of our top picks. 

Whether you already have your sights set on a holiday destination or feel like being spontaneous, now is a great time to make the most of the January sales and deals on offer. And you never know, it might just make this Monday feel a little less “blue”.

All deals are accurate at the time of writing but are subject to change.

Jet2 has kicked off the January sales with 20% off all flights, however, there is a catch. To access the offer you will need to be signed up for a MyJet2 account. The good news is, it’s free to sign up for a MyJet2 account and once you do you will have access to exclusive deals and offers all year long. 

You can sign up to MyJet2 by visiting the Jet2 website here and scrolling down. 

Of course, if you want to be in with a chance of snapping up one of the best prices available, you’ll likely need to act fast, as the cheapest flights tend to sell quickly. 

Express.co.uk has rounded up some of our favourite flight deals from the sale at the time of writing: 

£33 flights to Agadir, Morocco from London Stansted on select dates in January 2025

£32 flights to Malaga, Spain from London Stansted on select dates in March 2025

£48 flights to Faro, Portugal from Bournemouth on select dates in April 2025

£56 flights to Rome, Italy from Newcastle on select dates in June 2025

Right now, as part of its January sales event, Jet2holidays is offering as much as £200 off all holidays for those with a myJet2 account. The offer includes winter holidays from just £229 per person when travelling to select destinations.

The savings work out at a saving of £100 per person off each holiday, meaning couples can save £200 off their next Jet2holiday.

Jet2holidays has a huge selection of self-catered, half-board, full board and all-inclusive holidays to suit all types of holidaymakers. And if you’re looking for a deal in the coming weeks, you might even be able to make a saving. 

The offer includes summer getaways to Majorca from £389 per person, Crete from £349 per person and Ibiza from £389 per person – to name just a few.

You can browse all of the holidays included in the Jet2holidays deal here. 

TUI has as much as £300 off package holidays as part of its January sale with special discount codes for customers. Plus, if you do book a holiday you can do so with a £0 deposit today.

Use code SALE to save £100 when you spend £1,000, £200 when you spend £2,000 or £300 when you spend £3,000.

Some of the best deals on offer are during the peak summer holiday period. Given how many people travel at this time of year, it can be costly. But thanks to the current sale, you can plan ahead for your summer family holiday and save! 

Right now, a family of four travelling with two adults and two children can make the most of a free child’s place and save an extra £200 on a stay at Club Candan in Marmaris Turkey when jetting off on August 4, 2025.

The stay includes seven nights of self-catering in a one-bedroom apartment when flying from Belfast International, costing £770 per person.

However, there are even cheaper deals to be had at other times of the year. You can browse the entire TUI sale here. 

Hilton’s January sale could help you reduce the cost of your 2025 hotel stays, with the global brand’s January sale slashing the price of hotel stays by as much as 20% in coveted destinations spanning the UK, Europe and beyond. 

Britons will be able to save up to 20% off weekend stays at Hilton properties across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa – but be quick as stays must be booked by January 28 for stays before April 21, 2025.

For the first time, some of Hilton’s newest brands will be featured in the sale, including the uber-luxurious NoMad, London, formerly the Bow Street Magistrates’ Court, and The Randolph Hotel Oxford, Graduate by Hilton, a property rich in heritage which Express reviewed last year and awarded a top-of-the-class five-stars.

Marella Cruises is offering an array of fantastic discounts right now as part of its January sale, perfect for those who want to hit the high seas and explore multiple destinations in 2025. 

Holidaymakers can get up to £300 off their next cruise with an exclusive discount code.

Deals include £200 off Mediterranean and Canary Island cruises between April 2025 and April 2026 with the code SAILAWAY200.

Or, save up to £300 on Caribbean and Repositional cruises between April 2025 and April 2026 with the code SAILAWAY300.

Plus, those who book using the MyTuiapp can save even more. Learn more about the app and join here. 

British Airways Holidays has slashed the price of holidays to the USA, Europe, and beyond as part of its January sale, dubbed “The Original Sale”. The British airline and holiday provider has city breaks from as little as £149, holidays to New York from £599 and holidays to Barbados from £739. 

The sale also includes discounted flights to New York, with return flights from £360 and return flights to Miami from £450. 

However, in order to snap up a saving you must book your flights or holidays by January 28, 2025. 

Sykes Holiday Cottages has several offers available right now to plan ahead for your 2025 staycation. Among these include booking with deposits as low as £20, February half-term stays from £350 and savings of up to 20% off Easter Holiday stays. 

If you’re looking ahead to an Easter holiday in the UK this year, you can snap up some great savings on departures between April 5 and April 25, 2025. Stays start from as little as £268. 

Lastminute.com is running a sale on select holidays through until the end of January, offering up to £300 on holidays with special codes. 

The brand has released three discount codes on flight and hotel packages in what it is describing as its “biggest winter sale yet”. 

Holiday options include summer breaks as well as last-minute escapes. To top it off, you can secure your trip with a deposit of just £150. 

As part of the sale, hopeful holidaymakers can get £100 off when you spend £1,500 using the code NYEARUK100, get £200 off when you spend £2,500 using the code NYEARUK200 and save £300 when you spend £3,500 using the code NYEARUK300.

Sandals Resorts are all-inclusive, luxury resorts in the Caribbean, known for their romantic settings making them a popular choice for couples and honeymooners. If you’re looking to book a romantic holiday in 2025, now is the time to book as the resort chain is offering an extra £125 off bookings right now.

Their ‘Turn of Year Sale’ is applicable on holidays with departures between 2025 until December 2027. However, you’ll need to book by February 4, 2025, in order to snap up a deal. 

All you need to do is use the promo code “SAVE125” at the checkout when booking seven nights or more. Destinations include St Lucia, Jamaica and Antigua. 

Select packages also include free UK airport No.1 Lounge passes.

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