Learn about the main advantages of traveling in January
Take advantage of the first month of the year to get to know important tourist destinations.
When the month of December and the Christmas holidays have come to an end, the month of January presents great possibilities to travelers, since this time of year is considered one of the most attractive to travel, thanks to the low prices, since that the flow of tourists will not be as high, as at other times of the year.
Traveling in January and February has among its great advantages, among them are:
Know the winter of the countries
Enjoy a unique landscape
Take advantage of offers on flights and hotels
On the other hand, if you decide to travel to a Caribbean beach or some Pacific island, the low influx of tourists, and the other advantages of traveling at this time will make you appreciate your visit better.
Low prices, one of the main advantages
Being the low tourist season, the months of January and February offer multiple drops in almost all travel expenses.
From plane tickets, to accommodation, to vehicle rental, and even in terms of food, since many restaurants offer different cheaper menus, compared to other times of the year.
The world's airlines have cheaper ticket sales throughout the year, allowing the range of possibilities to travel to different places to open during these months.
Accommodation is also cheaper this season, having the option of finding accommodation in the busiest areas of the cities.
The exclusive areas, where the prices of lodging are also lowered, or being able to take advantage of the tourist packages that they offer in a single payment, accommodation, tourist activities or the possibility of renting a car.
Travel to Europe during the month of January
Europe is a continent that stands out for its beautiful places full of history, art, culture, and cities full of beauty in their architecture, which during the summer months are full of crowds.
However, if you travel during winter, you can enjoy landscapes of snow, rain and fog, or a more temperate climate than in other seasons, depending on the destination you want to visit.
In these months of low season, you will be able to appreciate visiting museums, theaters and shows, they tend to reduce their costs by making them more accessible.
A beach destination in January: Advantages
The summer is when tourism is at its peak, and the majority of tourists worldwide flock to the beaches.
However, the time of January and February are the favorite months if you want cheaper, quiet vacations, but enjoying to the fullest the beautiful landscapes that these destinations offer.
The beaches of the Caribbean are perfect to visit for most of the year, and January is one of the best times to do so.
Destinations such as the Dominican Republic, Martinique, Jamaica, the Mexican coasts, among others, offer several packages to enjoy the first days of the year, in these dream places.
The Asian continent is also a prominent place to be visited in these months, you should check the weather, since on some Pacific beaches there is a rainy season and hurricanes that could make you not enjoy your vacation to the fullest, but Thailand or the Maldives islands, offer a good environment to enjoy.
In January, these beaches offer the possibility of practicing water sports, such as: surfing, kayaking, windsurfing, diving, offering you better prices or being able to purchase tourist packages that offer these sports.
Why visit the south of South America in January?
Some South American countries such as Argentina, Uruguay or Chile, have their summer season in January, being a good opportunity to get to know these tourist destinations enjoying good weather, cheap prices and fewer tourists in the area.
In Argentina, you will be able to know its beautiful natural reserves or its most important cities.
Uruguay will stand out with its Punta del Este, one of its most visited and exclusive beaches.
And in Chile, not only Valparaíso, but also Punta Arenas, where there is a wide range of sports activities at sea, will stand out.
Traveling in January is one of the best decisions you can make to visit various places in the world, but before doing so, consider knowing the state of the weather, the political situation of the country you want to visit, and the restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.