Enjoy a Cheap City Shopping Break with Hotels.com

Why not give yourself something to look forward to by arranging a city shopping break? January is a great time for shopping, as the post-Christmas sales means that there are always bargains galore on the high street, but without the pre-Christmas crowds of December to contend with.Hotels.com is an amazing website which offers great discounts on hotel stays, both in the UK and abroad. Go to 5hop5.ie to find all the best Hotels.com promo codes and voucher codes, and make sure that you're saving the maximum amount on your accommodation to spend in the sales.If you fancy the idea of a January getaway for less, arm yourself with a Hotels.com discount code and go shopping for something fabulous to look forward to in the New Year.You don't have to go far. There are many amazing shopping destinations in the UK where you can enjoy a shop till you drop city break. Here are some ideas for those short on inspiration:Dublin with FriendsDublin is a fantastic destination for groups who want combine shopping with a fabulous, post-Christmas party to start 2012 with a bang. If you're in the mood for blowing your Christmas money then Grafton Street is the place to go for designer goods, while Temple Bar is crammed with more individual boutiques to explore. Both of these areas also boast bars, cafes and restaurants, so you can revive yourself after a busy shopping session with a fortifying Guinness or two.Bath with MumBath is the UK's number one spa town and is a great place to take mum on a relaxing shopping break in the new year. With flights from Dublin to nearby Bristol taking just an hour, it's a great destination that's easily accessible from Ireland.Once you've explored the town's individual trinket and gift shops, and upmarket boutiques, you can enjoy a post-Christmas de-stress at the Thermae Bath Spa. This beautiful spa boasts a roof top mineral rich pool with views over the city, as well as an indoor thermal bath, aroma steam rooms, waterfall showers and a café. Why not spoil Mum (and yourself) with a treatment such as a relaxing massage or reviving facial, so that you can both begin the new year looking and feeling your best?York with a Loved OneWith its romantic cobbled streets, intimate cafes and restaurants and atmospheric cathedral York is a great place to spend some quality time with a loved one. The end of the year is always a busy time - with family, work and social commitments meaning that you may not get to spend as much quality time with your special person as you would like.You can rectify this come January with a romantic mini-break to beautiful York where you can explore the gift shops hand in hand, perhaps stopping at a chocolatiers such as Monk Bar Chocolatiers of York to stock up on treats to take home.The nearest airport to York is Leeds Bradford which is serviced daily from Ireland by Ryanair, so why not invest in your relationship with some quality time to kick off a loved up 2012?London with the KidsThere's only one place to head with kids who love to shop and that's London. Not only can they run wild in the seven storey toy emporium that is Hamleys, but you could also treat them to a theatre trip after their shopathon.Wicked at the Apollo Victoria and Shrek at the Theatre Royal are two musicals that are great for little kids and big kids alike, so indulge the whole family in a treat that is sure to begin the year on a high note.Little ones will also love Covent Garden for its Build a Bear workshop and the Hope and Greenwood confectionary store - just make sure they've had lunch before letting them lose among the jars and jars of traditional sweet treats and treasures.Whoever you want to share your shopping trip with, make sure that you get the best value price on your accommodation by using a Hotels.com voucher code from 5hop5.ie. After all, the less you spend on your hotel the more you have left to treat yourself during your spree. Maybe an extra suitcase to fill with your prized purchases might be a good idea?