The moment 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 are also a great time to score significant deals on airfare and hotels, as most people are sleeping off the festive season.
If you like the idea of saving money and dodging the crowds at some of the world’s top destinations, you’ll have a range of trips to choose from. Whether you’re interested in skiing snowy peaks in Italy and Japan, or exploring the sun-scorched dunes of Dubai, the list below includes some of the hottest spots around the world for the next year—some of which are featured in Condé Nast Traveler‘s list of the Best Places to Go in 2024. To help you start planning those midwinter trips, read on for our pick of the 12 best places to travel in January.
This article has been updated since its original publish date. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
