Best places to travel in January
12 destinations ranked by overall draw and how well January fits each. Updated daily.
Best picks for January
Mexico
North AmericaMexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.
Thailand
Southeast AsiaThe complete package for warm-climate travel.
The Alps
Central EuropeThe ski and alpine benchmark — world-class slopes and stunning scenery.
Australia
OceaniaVast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.
New Zealand
OceaniaFjords, volcanoes, glaciers, beaches — in one country.
Argentina
South AmericaBuenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
Colombia
South AmericaMedellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Costa Rica
Central AmericaSurfing, rainforest, volcanoes, and wildlife in extraordinary density.
India
South AsiaOverwhelming, beautiful, and utterly unlike anywhere else.
Italy
Western EuropeThe benchmark for food, history, and beauty.
Canary Islands
AtlanticYear-round warm weather, volcanic landscapes, easy from Europe.
Egypt
North AfricaThe pyramids and Luxor — unmatched ancient sites.
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Thailand
Southeast AsiaThe complete package for warm-climate travel.
Colombia
South AmericaMedellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Canary Islands
AtlanticYear-round warm weather, volcanic landscapes, easy from Europe.
Sri Lanka
South AsiaBeaches, ancient ruins, tea country, and wildlife in one compact island.
Skip in January
Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.
Frequently asked
Where's the best place to travel in January?
Mexico. Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture. January is peak season there.
Where should I avoid in January?
Places like Greece, Bali, Indonesia, Croatia are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.
What's a good budget destination in January?
Mexico, Thailand, Argentina all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in January.
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