- Flights from �89 and Holidays from an incredible �119 -

After all the excesses and cold, dreary weather over Christmas and New Year, why don't you get out into the garden in January for some relaxation, warmth and gentle exercise? XL.Com has the perfect 'garden leave' winter sun destinations and prices for you to enjoy - including The Canaries, Egypt and Barbados - with flight-only deals from �89pp and holidays from �119pp.

After the New Year celebrations, you can fly from Bristol on January 8 to spend one week at the 5* Intercontinental Garden Reef Resort in Sharm el Sheikh, priced at �159pp, b&b. Located in the spectacular Garden Reef Bay, with superb views of the Red Sea and the Sinai mountains, this magnificent resort - built in the Moorish architectural style - offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.

The 5* Desert Rose hotel at Hurghada on Egypt's Red Sea Coast offers water sports enthusiasts the chance to explore the wonderful underwater world of the coral reefs or swim in one of three freshwater swimming pools. There are also tennis courts, a health gym and three pools to get you back into shape. Flying from Gatwick on January 13, a week at the Desert Rose on a half board arrangement is priced from �159pp.

The 3* Jardin Caleta at Costa Adeje on the island of Tenerife, is set in exotic gardens with immediate access onto the El Duque beach. The resort is situated between the foothills of the Teide and the crystal-clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean. One week, self-catering, is priced at �119pp for January 13 departures from Bristol (�129pp for January 6 departures from Gatwick).

And if you would like to take Time Out at the Gap, this 3* hotel at St Lawrence Gap in Barbados, is offered by XL.com at just �379pp, for a week, inclusive of flights from Manchester and room-only accommodation, departing on January 6 (�399 for same date Gatwick departures). Set in its own lush gardens, the Time Out is adjacent to a beach offering a wide range of water sports including scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing.

XL.Com also offers flight-only arrangements to Egypt and The Canaries throughout January priced from �89pp, which are operated from a choice of UK airports by award-winning Excel Airways. To book these fantastic late deals just visit www.XL.com

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XL.com is one of the most visited airline internet sites in the UK offering a multitude of flights and holidays through Excel Airways and Excel Holidays to over 50 holiday destinations from 12 UK airports. Note to editor: All flights and holidays are subject to availability. Good availability exists at time of issuing (12 December 2005) Prices quoted are per person. Holiday prices are based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. For further information please contact: Tanya Hillman or Eugene Roberts at KBC Public Relations on 01825 763636 or Email:Tanya.Hillman@kbc-pr.com / Eugene.Roberts@kbc-pr.com