Start searching for January holidays, with a whole range of destinations to choose from. Is there a better start to the year than jetting off to somewhere nice?
As Christmas ends, and we finish enjoying the New Year celebrations it’s easy to slip into the winter misery. Despite being optimistic about the fresh start ahead, it can be easy to fall into the post-holiday blues. Back to work, back to scrapping the ice of our car window every morning and also a lot of time thinking about what we have to look forward to in 2017. Okay, it sounds pretty ‘doom and gloom’ as there’s bound to be plenty to get excited about for the new year, but wouldn’t it be even better if we can look forward to a holiday that’s in January?
So, where could you go?
Australia
This beautiful country is a great idea any time of the year, but especially now. With it being so winter here, you can avoid enduring the cold by visiting the summer of Australia. There are plenty of locations to enjoy, and in particular, Sydney is a hot spot during the New Year celebrations. That’s because they host a festival from the 8th January all the way up until the 26th January where it will be rounded off with an Australia Day celebration.
What’s there?
- Harbour Bridge
- Taronga Zoo
- Hot beaches
- Markets
- Blue Mountain National Park
Iceland
Iceland is truly a unique experience; the benevolent destination really does stand-alone and makes for the perfect start of year getaway. It doesn’t take long to travel from the UK and they also have the famous Northern Lights to enjoy. There are countless activities to enjoy including whale watching, horse riding, the blue lagoon, city breaks and much more. There’s not many better starts to the year, come back reinvigorated and ready to tackle everything that comes your way.
What’s there?
- Glacial Lakes
- Whale watching in Akureyri
- National Parks
- Lakes and nature baths
- Blue lagoon
South Africa
A place that’s a beautiful choice any time of the year, but during January it boasts 11 hours of sunshine. Quite a contrast to what Brits are accustomed to during the start of the year. Anybody looking to top up their rays and vitamin D levels for 2017, might wish to enjoy some of the many African adventures available. They have over 20 national parks, shark and scuba diving, bungee jumping and much more.
What’s there?
- 3000 kilometres of coastline
- Stunning scenic views
- National Parks
- Thrill seeking adventures
Dubai
If you’re seeking January sun, then Dubai might be the spot for you. Its growing popularity in recent times has been no secret. The home of wealth, beautiful beaches and unrivalled cuisine has been somewhat attractive to many westerners over the last decade. Take a look at some gorgeous hotels in the area and find something exciting to do. It’s not the cheapest place to visit, but it is well worth the money and is only a 6-7 hour flight from the UK. This has to be up there for solutions to a January getaway.
What’s there?
- Beautiful beaches
- Stunning scenic views
- Finest restaurants
- Luxury hotels
Thailand
You’ll be hard-fetched to beat a more reliable sunspot during January time. The country experience a dry season between December and April. Many tourists indulge all the way through the season and it’s a great time to visit Thailand. Opposed to some European destinations, Thailand maintains a busy atmosphere and plenty to do during January time.
What’s there?
- Hop from island to island
- Buddhist temples
- Street food
- Festivals
- Luxury hotels
January Trips
There are so many places to enjoy during the start of 2017, so if you are searching for sun, why not visit Thailand or Australia? For those, looking for a shorter break, check out some of the destinations available in Europe. There’s no reason you can’t enjoy a holiday early on in the year, it will put you in great spirit to attack all of your yearly aims and goals.