It’s the same every year: once the Christmas festivities have died down and the New Year’s hangover has finally cleared, it’s time to brace ourselves for a gloomy January. (Featured image is by Ronnie Macdonald) But the New Year doesn’t have to be all that gloomy, and many people take the opportunity to give themselves a fresh start with a New Year’s resolution or two. Research has found that nearly half of us make New Year’s resolutions, and while some may have already failed, lots of people will use the chance to make their lives better. Research by comparison website GoCompare has revealed what the most popular resolutions are for 2013, with all the usual suspects making an appearance. Health and wellbeing are once again top priorities with getting more exercise and losing weight ranking first and second respectively. Other popular choices are hardly surprising in the current climate, such as getting on top of finances and looking for a new job. Sticking to a New Year’s resolution can be tricky, but if you’re planning a getaway to beat the January blues why not combine the two? Here are some of the best breaks for sticking to those challenging resolutions.
Spend time with family According to research, spending more time with family is a top New Year’s resolution for more than a fifth of us – so why not start planning that family holiday now? January sales aren’t confined to high street shops; many holiday companies are offering discounts on summer holidays at the moment. Keycamp and Eurocamp offer some of the lowest prices for summer holidays, and are perfect for families with young children. Read about Parental Piggyback holidays, one of our travel trends for 2013.
