Wondering where you can travel in January, to extend your holiday mood or chase the sun? Whether you enjoy the full spirit of winter and looking for destinations to more embrace this season or you are the type of a person who would run away to warm destinations, read more and kick off your year with some wonderlusting.
Switzerland
Average temperature: 0°C
Activity: Skiing, Take Glacier Express for mesmerizing natural views of mountains between Zermatt and St. Moritz mountain resorts
Location tips: Arosa, Zermatt, Lucerne, Engadin
Switzerland is a great winter location for both skiers and non-skiers. There are many beautiful places to visit, see and do during this period of time. Don’t forget to prepare yourself the warmest layers and clothes when travelling there. If you chose to stay in a city or a mountain resort, January is a great time to visit, as you will avoid tourists, as well as prices, will be much cheaper after New Year and before Easter.
Bruges
Average temperature: 3°C
Activity: Romantic walks, Carriage rides through the city, Try out Belgian chocolate
Location tips: Markt Square, Bruges canals
Bruges is a small medieval and lovely town in Belgium. January is a low season time for visitors. Hence you will have a nice quiet time there. It is a great place for a calm, romantic winter getaway. However, if you do get bored, it is just a few hours away from major Belgian cities, like Antwerp or Brussels.
Australia’s Gold Coast
Average temperature: 25°C
Activity: coastline road trip, surfing, Magic Millions racing event
Location tips: Fraser Island, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Noosa Heads
Since Australia’s season is shifted away from what we are used to in Europe, the winter season in Europe would be summer in Australia. Therefore, travel here to get some hot and sunny weather. Gold Coast line is great for a road trip and chasing amazing beaches and waves. Since it is summer for them there, there are plenty of events and festivals going on. Hence, expect it will be a busy season both for visitors and locals.
Thailand’s islands
Average temperature: 29°C
Activity: scuba diving, yoga, island hopping, long-tail boats sightseeing
Location tips: Koh Samui, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phanghan
Did you know that Thailand has over 1000 islands and they are grouped together to form a larger entity? Each one of them is unique in its way and for its very own reasons. Therefore choosing which island to go to can be difficult. Sometimes the islands are located nearby each other, so you may travel in between easily. Nevertheless, beautiful beaches and clear water can be found on any of the islands.
Maldives
Average temperature: 27°C
Activity: scuba diving, snorkelling, island visiting, stand-up paddle boarding, bioluminescent phytoplankton (if you are lucky)
Location tips: Biyadhoo, Joali, Medhufaru, Gaakoshinbi, Makunufushi
Maldives is a honeymoon and couple paradise. Travel to Maldives to enjoy paradise, luxury and warm weather. Expect nothing, then just swim, sunshine, cocktail sipping and sunset watching. Take a trip to nearby islands as well, as Maldives is made up of about 2000 small islands, where all locals and communities are living. Don’t forget that Maldives is an Islamic country, so dress appropriately when leaving outside of your resort which is on its own private island.
Average temperature: 1°C
Activity: Get to know Mozart, gaze at stunning views from Hohensalzburg fortress, Mozart week, Open Air Museum, Ice skating, Skiing
Location tips: Hallstatt, Konigsee, Saalach, Hohensalzburg fortress, Mozart’s birthplace
Salzburg is a cute town in the middle of three hills in Austria. It is also a birthplace of Mozart, and on the 28th of January, there is a birthday celebration of W.A. Mozart. Therefore, expect the city to be full of concerts and events. Whether you will be visiting Salzburg for winter activities or just a getaway trip, you will find many things to do here.
