Pretty much the second the winter holidays wrap up, we’re already dreaming about the best places to travel in January. Not only is this the perfect month to kickstart those travel-themed New Year’s resolutions, but the first few weeks of the year also happen to be a great time to score significant deals on airfare and hotels, as most tourists have headed home to sleep off the festive season.
That means you can save money and dodge the crowds at some of the world’s top destinations, ranging from snowy mountains in Italy and Japan to sun-filled islands in the Caribbean. To help you start planning those midwinter trips now, check out this list of the 12 best places to travel in January.
This article has been updated since its original publish date.
