January bargains: top travel destinations at low prices

03 JANUARY 2014 Escape the winter blues by jetting off to one of the world's top cities for the perfect New Year break – without the price tag.

Head for the shops in the Big Apple, discover the city of temples of Bangkok and relax in the lap of luxury in Dubai... our pick of five destinations won't set you back more than £500. Click on the photograph below to see our top choice of January destinations.

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