Preferred Hotels & Resorts, has launched its annual January Sale, offering discounts up to 40% for stays at more than 300 of the best independent properties across 50 countries. This limited-time global promotion, valid for bookings of three nights or more that are made by January 31 2018.

Savings and destinations include:

· 25% Savings in Rome, Italy: Explore the culture and romance of the Eternal City with a stay at Grand Hotel Palace. Situated on the prestigious Via Veneto, the former Ambassador’s Palace turned boutique hotel offers 87 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and blends contemporary art deco with original architectural features such as custom frescoes and Murano crystal chandeliers. Sale rates from $168 per night

· 40% Savings in Bermuda: Splurge without the guilt on an idyllic Caribbean escape at Cambridge Beaches Resort. The adult-only property is located on its own 30-acre peninsula with breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean, four private white sand beaches, lush tropical gardens, a beachside spa, and three restaurants. Sale rates from $199 for rooms or 2-bed cottages only (suites excluded)

· 25% Savings in Shanghai, China: For a sophisticated stay worthy of ‘the Paris of the East,’ travel enthusiasts will love Les Suites Orient. With its central location on The Bund, guests can discover the city’s refined culture, stunning architecture, and dynamic food scene before returning to elegant art deco-inspired suites extending sweeping views on to Huanpu River. Sale rates from $175 per night

· 30% Savings in Indiana, USA: Housed in a turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts building, the 173-year-old French Lick Springs Hotel welcomes guests to a sprawling 3,000 acre estate alongside the Hoosier National Forest in the historic spa town of French Lick. In addition to 443 spacious rooms and suites styled to reflect local history and traditions, facilities include a 27,000 sq. ft. deluxe spa, and a range of restaurants from fine dining to grab-and-go. Sale rates from $133 per night

· 20% Savings in Zanzibar: Book the trip of a lifetime at the resplendent Essque Zalu Zanzibar located on the northernmost tip of the spice island and framed by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The property comprises 40 suites as well as eight 3- and 4-bedroom villas, the island’s largest infinity pool, a Maasai-inspired spa, and two restaurants, including one on the jetty. Sale rates from $216 on half board basis

· 25% Savings in Bergen, Norway: It would be difficult to find a more picturesque destination than Bergen, Norway’s second city and home to 97-room Hotel Oleana. Visitors can enjoy numerous water-based activities including a fjord cruise, gallery and museum tours, and a stroll along the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen before returning to the vibrant, warm hotel for a reviving bathtub soak. Sale rates from $131 per night

· 25% Savings in California, USA: Take in Northern California’s glorious wine country landscapes at the multi-award winning Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County. Offering 25 thoughtfully furnished accommodations with country-chic décor and oversized fireplaces, the inn grounds also include a destination spa using local handmade products, pool area with hot tub and fire pits for s’mores, and a Michelin-starred restaurant for exquisite food and wine pairings. Sale rates from $409 per night

· 25% Savings in Cambridge, UK: Just a 10-minute stroll from the city center, Tamburlaine, with its 155 chicly designed spacious guestrooms and suites, is the perfect hub from which to explore the world famous university town. A mecca for lovers of the Great Outdoors, guests can opt for a punting tour along the River Cam, ride along the cycle-friendly roads like a local, and lose themselves for a few hours in the Botanical Gardens. Sale rates start from $160 per night

· 25% Savings in New York City, USA: What better excuse for a trip to the Big Apple than a great value stay? Ideally located where the vibrant neighborhoods of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District converge, The Maritime Hotel pays homage to its former life as the National Maritime Union with nautically-inspired guestrooms and suites featuring porthole windows and views onto the Hudson River. Guests can explore Manhattan in a breeze on one of the hotel’s complimentary bicycles. Sale rates from $197 per night

· 25% Savings in Zermatt, Switzerland: Hit the slopes, relish the après-ski, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Zermatt at the stunning Grand Hotel Zermatterhof. In addition to easy access to world-class skiing, the Swiss resort offers guests a cozy retreat to while away the time with a wide choice of bars and dining outlets, including a cheese restaurant, the Alpine Spa and views out to the towering Matterhorn and surrounding Alps from guestrooms and suites. Sale rates from $255 per night

To take advantage of the Preferred Hotels January Sale, book the above and other offers by January 31 2018 for stays through December 31 2018. All bookings are for a minimum of 3-nights.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, www.PreferredHotels.com/JanuarySale