Travel: 10 destinations to go to in January

If you plan to take advantage of the month of January to travel, get away from it all, here is a selection of ten ideal destinations to go to at the beginning of the year. Sun and beach destinations to escape the gloom of the French winter.

What if your New Year's resolution was to go on a trip? We rarely think of going on vacation in January. However, traveling out of season offers many advantages , in particular reduced prices for plane tickets and hotel reservations, but also fewer tourists at the destination and therefore more tranquility. In addition, there are many ideal destinations (in terms of weather in particular) to go to in January. Overview of the cities and countries where to go on a trip in January. All you have to do is choose your dream stay!

Leaving in January: enjoying the mountains and snow while traveling in Europe and North America

In January, it is winter in the northern hemisphere . If you want a sun and beach destination, go your way. On the other hand, if you are fond of snow and strong sensations, it is the ideal time to go skiing . In Europe (in the Alps or in the Pyrenees in France among others) or in North America (especially in Canada) where there are many winter sports resorts for example. Note that Japan is also a perfect destination for mountain sports enthusiasts. January is also the perfect time to go chasing the aurora borealis. Heading North: Norway, Sweden or Finland for example.

Leaving in January: enjoy the beaches and the sun on a trip to Africa, the Americas and Asia

If you want to escape the grayness and the sometimes negative temperatures of the French winter, several options are available to you. On the African continent, you can pick up the sun and the heat in South Africa , in Benin, in Ivory Coast, in Gabon, in Namibia, in Senegal or in Togo, where you will benefit from pleasant temperatures in the air and in the water.

In Central America, you can enjoy turquoise blue water on the islands of the Antilles (the Guadeloupe, the Martinique ) as well as the other Caribbean islands: Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic. In the area, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador and Costa Rica are ideal destinations in January. In South America, opt for the beaches of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay or Venezuela. And, in North America, think of the Sunshine State (read: the state of the sun): Florida.

On the Asian side, you will find pleasant temperatures and magnificent beaches in Southeast of the Asian continent : in Cambodia, in Thailand or even in Vietnam. Why not visit the lands of Laos in January? All you have to do is draw.

Leaving in January: countries and travel destinations to avoid

If Thailand, Cambodia or Vietnam offer exceptional settings for holidays in January, this is not the case for many other destinations on the Indian Ocean. In effect, the weather is particularly bad at this time of year in Indonesia and Malaysia , but also in the North of Australia, in the Fiji Islands or in French Polynesia. To be avoided therefore. On the other side of the Indian Ocean, this is not the time to go to Madagascar, Reunion, in mauritius or the Seychelles where you would be greeted by heavy rains, and then the cyclone risk is important at this time. On the Americas side, it is also not recommended to go to the Amazon or Ecuador in January.

Leaving in January: the top 10 sun destinations to travel around the world

1) In Thailand

Continent : Asia

Capital : Bangkok

Average ticket price (return) in January: €568

Air temperature in January : between 25 and 33 degrees

Water temperature in January: about 28 degrees

Most beautiful beach: the beach du Rai Leh

Going on a trip in January: Thailand, the ideal destination / Photo credit: Unsplash

2) In Vietnam

Capital : Hanoi

Average price of flights (return) in January: €775

Air temperature in January : between 22 and 27 degrees

Sea temperature in January: about 25 degrees

Most beautiful beach: Nha Trang beach

Going on a trip in January: Vietnam, the perfect country / Photo credit: Unsplash

3) In Sri Lanka

Capital : Colombo

Average price of flights (return) in January: €585

Air temperature in January : between 22 and 32 degrees

Sea temperature in January: about 28 degrees

One of the most beautiful beaches: the beach of Unawatuna

Leaving in January: opting for Sri Lanka / Photo credit: Unsplash

4) In Guadeloupe

Capital : Lowland

Average ticket price (return) in January: 425 euros

Air temperature in January : between 20 and 30 degrees

Water temperature in January: around 27 degrees

Most beautiful beach: Caravelle beach

Going on a trip in January: Guadeloupe, dream island / Photo credit: Unsplash

5) In Mexico

Capital : Mexico

Average price of flights (return) in January: €669

Air temperature in January : between 19 and 27 degrees

Sea temperature in January: around 27 degrees

Most beautiful beach: Dolphins beach (Cancun)

A stay in January: Mexico, sun, beach and idleness / Photo credit: Unsplash

6) To Cuba

Capital : Havana

Average price of flights (return) in January: €934

Air temperature in January : between 17 and 26 degrees

Water temperature in January: about 26 degrees

One of the most beautiful beaches: the pillar beach

Going on vacation in January : Cuba, décor de rêve / Credit photo : Unsplash

7) In Florida

Capital : Tallahassee

Average ticket price (return) in January: €475

Air temperature in January : between 16 and 26 degrees

Water temperature in January: about 24 degrees

Most beautiful beach: Siesta key beach

Going on a trip in January: choose Florida / Photo credit: Unsplash

8) They have Costa Rica

Capital : Saint Joseph

Average price of flights (return) in January: €573

Air temperature in January : between 18 and 28 degrees

Water temperature in January: around 27 degrees

Most beautiful beach: Bahia Drake

A voyage in January : the Costa Rica, the ideal choice / Credit photo : Unsplash

9) In South Africa

Capital : Johannesburg

Average price of flights (return) in January: €551

Air temperature in January : between 22 and 28 degrees

Sea temperature in January: around 20 degrees

One of the most beautiful beaches: Plettenberg Bay

Leaving in January: South Africa, the sun and the beach / Photo credit: Unsplash

10) In Senegal

Capital : Dakar

Average ticket price (return) in January: 443 euros

Air temperature in January : between 18 and 26 degrees

Water temperature in January: around 23 degrees

One of the most beautiful beaches: the beach Almadies

Going on a trip in January: Senegal, dream country / Photo credit: Unsplash