Sri Lanka
This qualifies as an exotic travel destination and located south of India in the Indian Ocean. It is blessed with natural beauty, ancient civilization, rubber and tea plantations, sandy beaches and swaying coconut trees. The wildlife sanctuaries, colonial architecture and local festivals of Sri Lanka in January is worth experiencing during your visit to this island.
Best Time to Visit – January to April
Weather to Expect in January – Dry and sunny days with very little rain, good beach weather
Average Temperature: 20 -30 degrees Celsius
Special Events - Thai Pongal festival on the 14th of January
Rockies Mountains, Canada
It can get really cold, but if you’re adventurous and interest driven, visiting the Canadian Rockies during winters can be enchanting. Imagine white landscapes of mountains with frozen waterfalls, fluffy layers of snow on pine trees! You can do ice skating on mirror-like lakes, ice climbing, dog sledging, wildlife viewing, with a bit of luck- northern lights, and much more. The bus tours are however closed at this time and one would need to explore the national park on their own.
Special Events - SnowDays Festival, a snow themed event, in Banff National Park
Dubai
There’s no hiding that Dubai is considered as a shopper’s paradise and the pleasant temperatures combined with the Shopping Festival in the month of January makes Dubai a great visit. The city is buzzing with energy and international visitors, and ideal conditions allow visitors to enjoy Dubai’s many outdoor activities, like picnics and lounging on the beach, embarking on desert safaris and strolling through the city.
Special Events - Dubai Shopping Festival
Cambodia
January is one of the driest months in Cambodia, making the weather very mild with reliable sunrises and sunsets. Rainy days are unusual at this time of the year making the conditions ideal to visit the famous temples of Angkor Wat and its ancient ruins. However, this month also coincides with bigger crowds, higher prices and tighter hotel availability.
Maldives
Home to more than 1200 tropical islands and atolls, Maldives offers some of the most beautiful white sandy beaches shaded by swaying coconut palms and activities for all tastes, ranging from snorkeling and scuba diving to swimming and sun bathing. During January, the ocean is clear and warm with excellent visibility and perfect for water sports like snorkeling.
