While the period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is peak travel season in many parts of the world, January offers a welcome pause from the holiday rush. It is an opportune time to hit the reset button, recover from end-of-the-year burnout and, even better, take advantage of off-peak travel deals. To compensate for the drop in demand this time of year, many airlines, hotels and cruises lower their prices — making January a smart time to score a deal on a leisure trip.
On top of that, January has something for every kind of traveler, whether you prefer skiing powder-filled slopes in the Northern Hemisphere or sunning on sugary sand beaches below the equator.
To spark inspiration for your first vacation in the new year, here are the 10 best places to travel in January in the U.S. and beyond.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.
