Half-price Maldives in January sale

The January sales have started early. Hayes & Jarvis has slashed the price of a week’s holiday to the Maldives by over a half. You can stay at the five-star Vivanta by Taj – Coral Reef from January 30 from £1,299, saving a massive £1,356 per person.

The resort in the North Male Atoll, has 62 villas (above), an infinity swimming pool, two restaurants, a spa, diving and watersports. The price includes seven nights B&B, return SriLankan Airlines flights from Heathrow and speedboat transfers.

There’s also 37 per cent off a holiday on a Malaysian island. Seven nights room-only at the four-star The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa in Langkawi, costs from £799, saving £463 per person. The price includes return Malaysia Airlines flights from Heathrow and transfers.