The brush fires in Southern California have left several people dead and burnt homes and local businesses, with several major theme parks in the region forced to alter operations as a result of the wildfires.
07.01.2025 - 21:15 / travelpulse.com / Patrick Clarke
The start of the new year is a time for resolutions, one of them being to travel more.
If that sounds like you or your clients, January is primetime to save big on 2025 travel.
Here are some of the can't-miss travel deals available this month.
Travelers can cruise through Europe for less with AmaWaterways' Summer Triple Savings offer valid on select sailings now through March 31, 2025. In addition to savings, guests can take advantage of complimentary stateroom upgrades and onboard credit.
The offer is also combinable with AmaWaterways' special AirPlus fixed rates on airfare.
AmaMagna sails the Danube River (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
ALG Vacations makes it easy for travelers to save up to 25 percent on stays at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawaii this winter. Available through Blue Sky Tours, advisors can book their clients at a special discount now through March 5, 2025, for travel through April 10, 2025.
Impressive Resorts has launched its winter sale featuring savings of up to 46 percent off for travel advisors looking to save their clients big money in 2025.
Atlantis Paradise Island is offering a January Sale for stays now through November 25, 2025, in The Coral, The Royal, The Cove, Harborside and The Reef Towers.
The Cove at Atlantis Paradise Island. (Photo Credit: Atlantis Paradise Island)
Guests can receive up to the maximum savings of 30 percent for stays from June 1 to November 20, 2025, and 25 percent savings for stays now through May 31, 2025, in select towers.
Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts is offering a "Winter Blues – Made of Caribbean Sale" offering up to $1,350 of savings on 2025 bookings.
At Sandals Resorts, guests can enjoy up to $1,000 in instant credit, plus a $175 spa credit and a $175 experience credit towards an Island Routes tour for stays of seven or more nights. What's more, Sandals also offers special savings for military, active FEMA members and first responders, who can save up to 10 percent.
Meanwhile, Beaches guests can receive up to $400 in instant credit and the same $175 spa and $175 experience credits for stays of seven nights or longer.
Travelers must book using code WBS2024 by January 31, 2025, for travel through the end of 2027.
Travelers eyeing a warm weather getaway this winter can save up to 22 percent on Princess Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and Riviera Maya, Mexico when they book by the end of January 2025 for travel now through December 22, 2025.
(Courtesy of Majestic Resorts)
Majestic Resorts is offering free golf specials this January. Guests at Majestic Mirage Punta Cana can enjoy free golf every day with one green fee per day, per adult.
Or receive two complimentary green fees per guest at The Club adults-only section of
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