Christmas festivities are over, New Year celebrations are all wrapped up and resolutions for the coming year have started to take fruition, why not make one of them a getaway escape? Leave the cold behind and jet off to the warm and sunny climes of the Caribbean islands, with their endless white sandy beaches, relaxing atmosphere and divine food and cultural expressions. Perhaps you fancy a little adventure and adrenaline pumping activities? The Canary Islands are a great spot to enjoy some windsurfing or hiking and cycling across the region’s volcanic terrains. This time of year, is also ideal for a wildlife holiday exploration. Discover Africa’s wild, as it roams through the vast landscapes on a 4×4 tour or experience stunning nature in Japan, in traditional wooden homes, with bustling ski resorts and take sight of ‘snow monkeys’ indulging in hot springs in the region of Yudanaka. And if you really want to see the other side of the world, head to Antarctica with its near permanent daylight to explore the awesome penguin colonies, seals and whales, as you sail between towering icebergs.