Here are the best places to visit in January in the U.S. and around the world.
And whether snowy slopes or sunny beaches are calling, we have ideas for you.
Whatever direction you choose, here are our suggestions for the 15 best places to travel in January.
Manele Bay on Lana’i, Hawaii.Credit:iShootPhotosLLC/Getty Images
Where to Stay:Choose anall-inclusive resort in Los Caboslike the luxuriousGrand Velasor adults-onlyGrand Velas Boutique Los Cabos.
The best way to see it all?
Consider visiting one of its 29 national parks.
Viceroy Los Cabos.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
LuxuriousEden Roc Cap Canais the Dominican Republics only Relais & Chateaux hotel.
People often take to their rooftops to participate in kite battles to celebrate.
Plus, it will soon be easier to get to India specifically, New Delhi than ever.
Beach in Miches, Dominican Republic.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Banff, Alberta
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Banff is a perennialfavorite winter destinationfor a reason.
Where to Stay:Thebest hotels in Singaporeinclude the luxeShangri-La Singaporeand the iconicMarina Bay Sands.
Noubani notes most city events, including theDubai Winter Festival, are scheduled during the cooler months.
Humayun’s Tomb in New Delhi, India.Gautier Houba/Travel + Leisure
TheMadinat Jumeirahluxury resort complex is home to three palatial properties connected by waterways.
Patagonian summer is in full swing in January, says A-list travel advisorJordan Harvey, founder of Knowmad Adventures.
Holiday crowds go home, allowing for a nice early January high season lull with ideal summery weather …
Peyto Lake in Banff National Park.RuslanKaln/Getty Images
The days are extremely long and filled with sunshine.
Other activities include whale watching cruises or a cattle ranch stay for a cultural experience with local flavor.
Check the showtimes atDr.
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure
Want to leave the driving to someone else?
you’re free to take a train or bus from Manhattan and enjoy the scenery along the way.
For those that would prefer a glass of vino, you might visit wineries in the Catskills, too.
Skyline of Dubai.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure
January is peak whale watching season, and humpbacks can be seen from the shore and on boat tours.
Hiking to visitor-favoriteSweetheart Rockand snorkeling or tidepooling alongHulopoe Beachare more great ways to enjoy the island of Lanai.
Hike through canyons and mountains among saguaro cacti in places such as Usery Mountain Regional Park.
Downtown Melbourne, Australia.Ana Alarcon/Travel + Leisure
If you want to improve your swing, there are many nearbygolf coursesto choose from.
I stayed atHotel Valley Hoand loved its mid-century modern touches and Old Town location.
Fitz Roy Peak in Patagonia.Fyletto/Getty Images
Decorations at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.Valerie de Leon/Travel + Leisure
Horse drawn carriage through an elk reserve in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Sunrise over Catskill Mountains.Julian Diamond/Getty Images
Sunset over a beach in Monterey, California.Chelsea Loren/Travel + Leisure
Papago park in Phoenix, Arizona.Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure
