Did you gorge on Christmas cake and pigs in blankets over the festive period? Treat yourself to an extra tipple during the Christmas party? Have you not seen the inside of your gym since the clocks turned back? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then fear not as award winning tour operator Cruise Nation has compiled its top five January cruises that will help you return to fighting fitness and kick-start 2015 in the best possible way.

Here, Cruise Nation's team of experts recommend their five best cruises to beat the January blues:

1. Taste the Mediterranean – After a month of “just one more” and “well it is Christmas” your body could benefit from the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. What better way to start 2015 than on a Mediterranean cruise, calling at Spain, Italy or Greece.

9-night Western Mediterranean cruise on the Costa Diadema. Departing on 19 January 2015 from £379pp

2. If you just want to kick off the new year with a visit to somewhere totally different, Dubai and the Emirates could be just the trip for you!

10-night Dubai and Emirates cruise on the Costa Serena. Departing on 20 January 2015 from £569pp

3. Winter days can start to take their toll on morale by January. A bit of Caribbean sunshine could be just the thing to lift the spirits and with Cruise Nation's Caribbean deals, you needn't break the bank

13-night Caribbean Transatlantic cruise on the Queen Victoria with a three night stay in New York. Departing 20 January 2015 from £1,199pp

4. Blow off some steam in New York if you're suffering from a case of the festive frazzles. What better way to let your hair down than a trip to the Big Apple, arriving to the fantastic view while sitting on your very own balcony? 

12-night Southampton to New York cruise with New York stay on the Queen Elizabeth. Departing 10 January 2014 from £699pp based on a Balcony Stateroom

5. Are you always making plans to travel the world but instead spent most of 2014 watching box sets? A spectacular Asian Adventure cruise is a truly special way to start 2015.

18-night Asian Adventure cruise on the MS Volendam. Departing on 29 January 2015 from £1,499.00pp

Phil Evans, Managing Director of Cruise Nation said: “Cruise Nation's incredible January deals should give you a much needed New Year boost. Whether you want to relax after the Christmas chaos, give yourself a health hit or tick off your bucket list destinations, Cruise Nation's range of smart packages will have something for you.”

Here, the expert Cruise Nation team recommends some wonderful January getaways:

Enjoy a 9-night Western Mediterranean cruise with Cruise Nation from £379, plus two free nights in Barcelona.

• A 9-night Western Mediterranean cruise calling at Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Naples, La Spezia, Savona and Marseille
• Includes a room only 2-night stay in Barcelona for free
• Package departs on 19 January 2014 on the brand new ship Costa Diadema  
• Return flights from London included in the price

For more information or to book your cruise holiday, call the experts for free on 0800 408 0758 or visit www.cruisenation.com.

Enjoy a 7-night Dubai and Emirates cruise with Cruise Nation from £569, plus two free nights in Dubai.

• A 7-night Dubai and Emirates cruise calling at Dubai, Muscat, Khasab (Oman) and Abu Dhabi
• Includes a room only 2-night stay in Dubai for free
• Package departs on 20 January 2014 on the Costa Serena  
• Return flights from London included in the price

For more information or to book your cruise holiday, call the experts for free on 0800 408 0758 or visit www.cruisenation.com.

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About Cruise Nation

Cruise Nation is an award-winning tour operator which aims to make cruising affordable for everyone, whether you're an established cruise passenger or new-to-cruise.

The Cruise Nation team has over 50 years' experience in the travel industry and pride themselves on creating cruise packages to an exciting range of destinations to suit all schedules, budgets and interests.

With their unique Smart Packages, customers can expect exclusive deals at unbeatable prices, including flights from regional airports and free hotel stays for more than just a cruise holiday.

For more information or to book your tailor-made cruise now, call the experts for free on 0800 408 0758 or visit www.cruisenation.com.