January is the ideal time to explore Colombia: a destination that combines the Amazon, the Andes and the Caribbean. You may also prefer a beach holiday in the French Antilles. Don't forget your mask and snorkel. In Tanzania, it is a time of movement, herds migrate and put on a spectacular show. Across Asia, the monsoon is still far off and Thailand is fully open to travellers. In Oman, rainfall remains light, just enough to make the desert landscapes pleasantly inviting.
Facing both the Pacific and the Caribbean, Colombia reveals its treasures to the world: the exceptional warmth of its people and its breathtaking natural beauty. In January, inland, among the coffee plantations, temperatures have not yet reached their summit. Tours are still enjoyable. In Tayrona Park, the tropical forest calls adventurers. In the cities, whether in Cartagena or Bogotá, you can admire the colours of the colonial buildings. Whether travelling as a couple or with children, the trip lives up to its promise of a change of scenery and a gentle pace of life, one you’ll find yourself longing to revisit the following winter.
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Heading to the Caribbean while winter grips the northern hemisphere is a wise choice. The year begins in perfect conditions. At this time of year, Barbados welcomes travellers in search of tranquillity, from opalescent beaches to hilltop villages and rum distilleries. The rains have turned the island green. The Caribbean waters are like a giant bathtub, where multicoloured fish weave their way through the coral. The sunshine and temperatures are a reminder that you are near the equator. A few weeks later, the calm will be broken with the excitement of the carnival, in the best possible way.
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At the start of the year, during the birthing season, the southern Serengeti becomes the theatre for a brilliant wildlife spectacle. Nearly 1 million wildebeest gather to migrate towards more abundant pastures. This grand gathering of wildlife takes place under bright sunshine, hardly disturbed by a few cumulus clouds. From the shores of the Indian Ocean to the foot of Kilimanjaro, and across the great parks of the west, January blesses Tanzania with a warm and dry climate, ideal for a safari, a mountain stay or an island getaway in Zanzibar.
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The early days of the new year offer the perfect setting for a journey to the Kingdom of Siam. January offers warm weather that is not yet scorching and, most importantly, is spared from the very humid monsoon. This favourable environment urges travellers to explore the beaches of Phuket in the south, the banks of the Mekong in the north, or experience the incredible energy of Bangkok. The warm welcome of the Thai people and the country’s vibrant cuisine make it easy to bounce back after the end-of-year celebrations.
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Visiting Oman in January means enjoying warm temperatures and cloudless skies. To shake off any post-holiday blues, the Sultanate of Oman offers a range of varied climates, from Mediterranean in the north-east to tropical in the south-west, passing through desert furnace heat at its centre. This slim stretch of Arabian land along the spice route nestles between the red sand dunes and the salty spray of the Indian Ocean. A trading crossroads for centuries, Oman's culture and gastronomy form a vibrant patchwork. The ideal place to find your bearings again.
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