Malaysia Boracay Island in the Philippines is one of the best and most famous windsurfing beaches in the world, so that’s another one to consider. It sounds like you are thinking about going to Europe. The weather will be pretty much perfect with warm days, mild evenings and pretty much no chance of rain all month. Hamburg, Best of luck with your research. I have been considering Ireland, but from what I read, the weather/hours of sunlight during that time would not allow us a great deal of time to be outdoors. If you are joining that crowd you have a lot of great options, though very few of them will come cheap. I think we could find something alot less expensive by the beach, with shopping and restaurants near by for much less. -Roger. Nicaragua -Roger. -Roger, Hi Roger -Roger, Thank you Roger. >>>Check Siem Reap and Cambodia hotel deals. January is usually the coldest month of the year at Sharm el-Sheikh but the weather is rarely particularly cold, with an average daytime maximum temperature of 22°C, while on average the temperature falls to 13°C at night. Bermuda You could also go to India, which mostly has very nice weather that time of year. The first place that springs to mind is Sanibel Island, along the Gulf coast. And if you did I think Thailand would be ideal for what you have in mind. Vienna Tour length 8 days what do you think? Sounds like a great prize. But it’s also somewhat generic because the tourism industry for Westerners dominates everything, and it’s also the most expensive place in Thailand. The one tricky thing about Vietnam is that (probably because it used to be communist) you’ll encounter some travel agents (to book local tours and bus and train rides etc) that aren’t as honest as they are in the neighboring countries. The main challenge is that most of the places on your bucket list are not good choices in January. >>>Goa prices In other words, it’s more relaxed and residential, rather than very touristy. Im in Miami but am open to suggestions on good/cheap places or events worth travelling to. The new trend is towards all-inclusive hotels, but you may not realize that they are mainly concentrated in only a few places. I hope this helps. In January the average high is 17C/62F and the average low is 7C/45F. If you have something else in mind, let me know and I’ll try again. Serbia -Roger. Macau But if you want a modern resort on a lovely beach with perfect warm weather in January you should head to the Guanacaste area and fly into nearby Liberia Airport. Poland It’s very hard to say what each person means by “safe.” Many Caribbean islands have a fair amount of petty crime, but tourists are rarely targeted. Sofia >>>Check current Tenerife hotel deals. My top pick for a holiday rental like that near a Caribbean beach is San Juan, Puerto Rico. They also have a historic walled old colonial town that is very pretty and very interesting. Playa del Carmen is a lovely tourist town with hundreds of small hotels and bars and restaurants and such, but there are also the Tulum ruins nearby and the Chichen Itza (much larger) ruins close enough to be a very popular day trip. And there are the famous beach parties and DJs, mainly in the Vagator and Anjuna areas. Phuket It’s also even more modern than Thailand, so it’s still good value. One of the many great things about Puerto Rico is that the accommodation market there is mostly holiday homes and condos, which are rented out weekly, monthly, or longer. The climate quite good around this city in january. Evenings will be cool for sure, but the days will be pleasant with almost no threat of rain. Lanzarote has average temperatures of 25 degrees in January and flights and accom are quite cheap. Thanks! Great website and accurate for the few places that I have been. Vietnam might be the best choice of these. Ok ID love to be near the beach, I dont mind if English is spoken Ill manage, I dont want to go to the Canaries Islands Ive been there lots of times. Best of luck. Grand Cayman I’m in NYC and I’m looking to travel somewhere warm (70s-80s) for 2-3 weeks sometime in late January to mid-February. Budget-minded Europeans should be aware of Sharm el-Sheikh, which is on the southern Red Sea coast in Egypt. The current state of the country/economic/political strife is making us seriously reconsider. In the past few years Luang Prabang has gotten many more upscale hotels so it might look like the city isn't friendly for budget travelers, but there are still many cheaper guesthouses left, although most aren't bookable online. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. Bariloche is a mountain resort town in southern Argentina where you can expect it to be mild and crowded, so it can be a nice break from the hot coastal cities. Interlaken, -Roger. Colombia used to have many unsafe areas with the old rebel group, and cities where drug dealers seemed to rule. Just water (maybe a private pool, quiet and a decent cottage. The Cancun/Playa del Carmen/Cozumel area has plenty of great sightseeing, and very good water sports activities. Sweden But you might want to check elsewhere before you book. First off, English isn’t widely spoken in any of the Spanish-speaking countries, and Brazil is only a bit better. I spent 4 months in Vietnam and Hoi An was my favorite stop with Saigon one of my least favorite, but you have to go to Saigon for sure and there is a lot to see. 1 min read A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond: Egyptians see in the New Year with fireworks over the … Turkey If you have read Eat, Pray, Love (or seen the movie) you’ll know that India was the “pray” part of the story and Bali was the “love” part. If visiting the Pyramids and Temples, dress accordingly. I wonder if you could help me. Peru If you are mostly interested in beaches, scuba diving, and other water sports you should start with our list of the cheapest Caribbean islands to see which ones are in your price range. Caracas. Any thoughts? Thanks so much Roger, very helpful advice! I won a trip to Istanbul but then I get to continue on to any destination that Turkish Airlines flies to (280 destinations! Istanbul, If that part of the world really inspires you I’m sure you’d have the time of your life. In Jamaica I quite like the Negril area because it’s mainly filled with small, independent hotels along 7-Mile Beach, so you can walk from place to place trying different things every day. I wonder if you just shake your head when you receive questions like this–someone asking for the world in 7 days at a reasonable price. Antigua, Honduras Sapa, Austria Split, After that you could take a bus down to Pattaya, which is quite a nice beach area that also has a reputation for older white guys walking around with young Thai women, if you know what I mean. I hope this helps and I’ll be happy to provide more information if you like. Mexico You could even do a safari for part of your time and stay in Cape Town the rest of your time. Value there is really good lately as well, so your money would go a long way. I’ve also read that the pollution there is pretty bad. Budapest Panama City, Cambodia We are 2 guys that like outdoors activities, hiking and beaches. Im looking for a month long destination, somewhere warm and not busy with too many tourists. I have read thru most of them and they are all very interesting. Hanoi, Not all of the locals in those countries speak English, but the ones you’ll encounter in hotels, bars, restaurants, and attractions will speak enough English to do their jobs. Sao Paulo Patong Beach is also the home of most of Phuket’s “adult nightlife” as well as most of its shopping. Let me know if you have any other questions. We are both very active and enjoy sports like tennis, golf, hiking, surfing, yoga and swimming. In the month of january, the mean temperature in Alexandria is 17°C (maximum temperature is 18°C and minimum temperature is 15°C). Most likely you’d have to change planes in Texas going between them, and you might have to change in Florida as well. PS: I am solo female traveler if that makes a difference on your recommendations. Should we go ahead with the booking or can you suggest elsewhere? If you haven’t been there you might assume that it’s polluted or not a nice place, but it’s actually really lovely. Thanks for the comment. Good luck with the good work. Very helpful info, thank you! Guatemala Up to you. Here, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Egypt. Guanacaste, Aruba >>>Check current Tamarindo hotel and package deals. As an American, the search websites still won’t even show any results involving Cuba, so I’m no help with that aside from that I’m sure you can get there with a single change in Toronto. Thank you so much! Costa Rica and Puerto Rico are two of my favorite places in the Caribbean and they are very different in many ways. Also, it’s only Americans that don’t need a passport to go to Puerto Rico. You mention Iceland Air, and they have long had a program where they allow a “free” stopover in Reykjavik between North America and Europe. Honolulu, Let me know if you have any other questions. And taxi drivers are also a little harder to trust in that they are known to overcharge Westerners (not dangerous though). If that sounds more interesting, let me know and I’ll give you some more information. An exception is Dubai (below) and Abu Dhabi, which both have perfect sunny weather. January 22, 2021 12:33 am Associated Press AP - National News. -Roger. Let me know if any of this sounds interesting, and I’ll be happy to provide more details if you need them. For most people, an all-inclusive resort will end up saving a lot of money, as long as you aren't so interested in exploring the whole island. Mexico City can make for a great trip all by itself, with fascinating sights, great shopping, and excellent nightlife, but it's also close to ruins and many other interesting sights that can make for good day trips. The same is mostly true of Mexico, including the language situation, but Mexico also has its many beach resort areas. You could get a nice rental apartment or house in the San Juan area and an affordable rental car as well. Those who live in North America and Europe should start by considering the Caribbean, as it's far faster and easier to reach than the cheaper options in Southeast Asia that appear lower on this list. Book early for the best prices since they usually just keep rising as the dates approach. Room rates are highest in the first week of the month, so you'll save by arriving after that. Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada are two luxury resorts that are famous for being the … Any advice would be greatly appreciated! It can be aggravating to some people. It’s just that it feels like at least half the people you meet are trying to hustle you or rip you off. Romania We like to include biking and hiking on our journeys! It was raining like crazy when the train arrived near Machu Picchu, but about an hour later it cleared up and I had a wonderful few hours to explore the place before heading back to the train. It was actually my least favorite stop in Vietnam, although I didn’t find it to be overly polluted. Best of luck with this. -Roger, Hi Roger, >>>Check current San Pedro/Ambergris hotel and package deals. Unlike most Caribbean islands, the Dominican Republic has many huge beach hotels that have up to 1,000 rooms or more. In other words, any given day might be rainy, though in 3 weeks you might only get a few of those. St. Lucia You get very good value there as well. This area is a collection of former fishing villages that now have a variety of traditional beach hotels and modern chain resorts in all price ranges. January 20, 2021 13:39 Inter-Libyan Political Dialogue Makes Strides in Egypt As you can see, we love to travel and are pretty open. Cartagena, Colombia: Is sort of similar to San Juan with a gorgeous historic city center, but everything is cheaper and a bit less well organized. Chicago, Uganda The weather this time of year is pretty much perfect, and there are plenty of water sports and other activities to keep you entertained during the day if you aren't more interested in just relaxing. Does it matter whether English is widely spoken there? The prices increase as a solo Traveler, which is a bummer. Another one to consider is actually Puerto Rico. Mar del Plata, I’m headed to Cairo next week. We travel light so do not want cold weather, although we understand layering when needed. January is nearly perfect in Boracay, so it's also part of the high season for hotels. >>>Siem Reap prices -Roger, Dear Roger St. Martin/Sint Maarten Iceland might be the most beautiful landscape in the world (or close to it), so it would be a shame to visit when the sun is only partially up from 10am to 3pm. This is what I experienced when I visited in January. Nepal Both are warm and quite cheap, and both are famous for spiritual tourism. The beaches of Peru are not particularly nice as far as sand and services, but at least they do have some beaches. We like the beach but like other things to do. It feels frozen in time, in a very good way. Cancun, There are plenty out there if you Google for them. Thanks so much. I do like to see some people though, coco beach in costa rica is what I like, but the beach is not great. Specifically, go to Tenerife, which is the largest and most English-friendly of the Canaries. My understanding is that the earthquake in Mexico City had very localized effects and that 99% of the central area is still just fine. It’s not one of the first South American countries that most people visit, so that could be a feather in your cap as well. I hope this helps. There's the colonial town of Valparaiso and great adventure activities in the foothills of the Andes. Since it’s part of the US, it’s also very safe and well organized (for the most part). I hope this helps. I think most places in the Caribbean offer some kind of fishing, as long as you are staying in a larger place or in a smaller town with outfitters there. Kiev Los Angeles, I still like the town of Lovina on the north shore, and Ubud is nice for spa retreats and that sort of thing. I hope these suggestions help. We’re running on a total budget of about INR 75k. Hi roger , I went to Dubai last January, which was amazing, and believe it or not, quite affordable, . Thanks for this list. This is for my 50th birthday. I’m so glad I came across your site. The destinations are displayed with objective criteria (climate, budget, activities ...) and are not related to any commercial offers. Since it’s near the equator the days are almost 12 hours of sunlight all year round, so that works as well. Trying to decide between Cambodia (Phnom Penh- Island then Siem Rep to finish), Thailand (Chiang Mai, Phuket or Krabi) or Vietnam (not sure where but North looks interesting). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. Bangkok, on the other hand, is wonderful. Rotorua, Anguilla I have been to Bali, Thailand, Vietnam already. It’s also a city (and country) I’ve yet to visit so I can’t give much advice on it. Prayer Times Subscribe to … But it should be said that foreign visitors tend to get hassled there all day every day. Come to Chiang Mai and then shop around for multi-day trips to nearby forests and temples, which are also very cheap, even in January. Singapore Egypt unlocks more secrets in Saqqara with discovery of temple, sarcophagi January 18, 2021 . I may have an opportunity to continue to travel to mid February before heading back to America. It’s one of the only places in India where you see pictures of Jesus Christ all over, and where beef is on most menus (even though cows do wander the main roads like in the rest of India). Hi Roger The weather is obviously warm, and the city is quite cheap these days (and probably will be into 2017). Temperature (°C) 15.5 16.6 19.5 23.1 26.3 29.4 30.5 30.8 28.8 25.6 i have tought about Peru and south africa. I barely speak any Spanish and it was easy in the first two on this list, and a bit more challenging in Cartagena. Without knowing anything else, or where you’ve already been, I’ll start with the more obvious suggestions, and I can go deeper if you need more alternatives. Thank you so much. Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), United Kingdom Now I am thinking Argentina or Mexico (even tho I lose extra travel time), as I have never been to either. That is a lot to consider, but I think I know what you mean. We enjoy the all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, Mexico etc. Still, I really wouldn’t recommend Iceland in mid January because, as you mentioned, it’s quite cold and you get very little daylight to work with. Let me know if you have any other questions. Mexico City is underrated, though probably not a good place for a 2-week trip where you want to relax. Personally, I find Phnom Penh to be a bit dull compared to most of the others. And it really is a beautiful place. Trinidad and Tobago The better places obviously charge more, but there are plenty of good resorts that receive solid reviews near the lower end of the scale. I really like both places, but Mexico can be a bit more edgy and unpredictable, so San Juan is a safer choice for most people. The reason Boracay is not very well known is that it’s challenging to get there. So as long as you plan your trip so you don’t need to take a train for a few days after Tet, you’ll be fine and you’ll love it. You’ll be able to find a good mix of water sports and land activities plus affordable spa treatments and really good restaurants. Auckland, Actually, you could do Sharm el-Shiek on that budget and it is warm there. There are dozens of other fairly similar options in Florida to consider instead, and all of them are half the price of Key West or less. Egypt continues to struggle with stability and safety issues, or at least a perception problem, so check the news to see how things here are looking before you go booking a long holiday. Guadeloupe, Jamaica Chiang Mai, Im looking to possible sepnd a week somewhere in January/Februray 2016. If you just want a warm place you could go elsewhere in southeast Asia. Even though temperatures differ by a few degrees Celsius from one city to another, the climate throughout January in Egypt is gentle. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during january. Belize and Panama are also possibilities, but they would be similar to Costa Rica in many ways. Your budget is a bit tight for many places, but still you have some really good choices. Currently San Pedro (the main city on Ambergris Caye) is the only city in Belize that we cover, and it's also the most expensive resort area in the country. Antigua and Barbuda We will check out Antigua, Guatemala and we’re also looking into Lisbon, Portugal. Me and my buddy are looking for a mini vacation, about a week long, mid-Jan. After much ado, we settled on beaches (for a couple days). Punta Cana is amazing and an extremely easy place to visit because the airport and highways and infrastructure are all new and modern, even though the all-inclusive resorts there are strangely cheap. You are doing a great job ! I was thinking of spending between 6 and 8 weeks somewhere in January / February on a fairly low budget. Closer to home you could consider Guatemala, Nicaragua, or Panama, all of which are more or less in your price range. I get the impression that it isn’t aging as well as PV and the area around there. It can rain a bit that time of year, but aside from that it could be ideal and it’s usually easy to avoid the rain. The restaurant scene there is quite international as well, so it’s not just Mexican food. 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