A Southampton travel agent has reported a surge in bookings this January.

Barrhead Travel, on Above Bar St, has reportedly seen bookings outpace those of 2024 in the first half of the month alone.

The company has cited the increased desire to escape winter as a reason for the spike in December 2025 bookings, while more than half of new bookings are for summer 2025.

Stephanie Topping, manager at Barrhead Travel Southampton, said: "If you have somewhere you have your heart set on – book as early as possible."

She advised considering lesser-known resorts and all-inclusive packages, recommending customers book attractions in advance.

Mrs Topping also encouraged holidaymakers to be flexible with departure airports and to book with a reputable travel agent.

Barrhead Travel is offering holidays with low deposits starting from £60 per person and has thousands of free child places available.

For more information, visit barrheadtravel.co.uk.