Scores of travellers look for all inclusive holidays to different parts of the world during January. The month is ideal for exploring some of the most interesting destinations on the planet. Whether, it is the pyramids of Egypt, winter sports in India or the beaches of Maldives and the varied wonders of Thailand, January spoils travellers for choice, when it comes to searching for holiday destinations.
Date : Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The small Maldivian islands make for a terrific January getaway. In fact, Maldives is a very popular place for spending winter holidays as the islands here are exotic but prove to be a great choice for a somewhat cheap winter sun destination. Throughout January, throngs of happy holidaymakers are seen indulging in the destination’s famous scuba diving experience. Similarly, the balmy waters and gusts of warm breezes make for fabulous sailing conditions. A colourful marine life abounds in the atolls and reefs and emerges as a treat to the eye. As far as accommodation facilities go, Maldives offers ample choice to both rich globe trotters arriving on first or business class flights as well as to tourists on a shoestring budget.
January is perhaps the perfect time to explore this legendary destination. The weather is ideal for checking out world famous monuments such as the mysterious pyramids of Giza, the sphinx, the fabled tomb of Tutankhamen and other pharaohs at the ‘Valley of Kings’, the Coptic Quarter, the Hanging Church, and the Egyptian Museum. Whether it is exploring the world’s largest outdoor museum or Luxor on foot or drinking in the wonders of the destination from the clouds on a hot air balloon ride, there are plenty of lures for heading to Egypt during January. The month is also very popular for partaking in the quintessential experience of a Nile River cruise as the benevolent weather makes it a pleasure to hang out on the deck for exhilarating views of the river and the distant horizons.
Those who are sick of the bone chattering English winters and the infamous London fog in particular, should definitely consider escaping to Mauritius. The climate is hot, humid and very rainy. Although, this may make for some discomfort, but visitors can also expect to bag some irresistibly cheap travel deals to the destination during this time. In fact, daytime temperatures in the coastal areas usually hover between 29°C to 31°C, while in the higher regions temperatures normally do not dip beyond 20°C. The rain normally tends to be the least frequent in the country’s western coastline and makes it one of the best places of the nation during January.
Sri Lanka is a very comfortable place to visit during January as the weather is neither too hot nor too cold. Although, it is warm, but there is no overwhelming heat or humidity. One also does not need to deal with thick crowds of tourists as the month does not see too many visitors. In fact, there are dozens of reasons that make Sri Lanka a charming all inclusive holiday destination during January. While national parks like Wasgamuwa and Yala make for tremendous wildlife getaways, areas such as Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, and Anuradapura are perfect for exploring historical monuments. Similarly, if it does not rain, visitors can also have their fill of the sun, sand, and surf experience in the beaches of Galle and Hikkaduwa.
This amazing land has all the right ingredients for a January holiday. For winter sports enthusiasts, the snow clad peaks of Gulmarg, Auli, and Kufri amongst other places offer quite a few choices skiing and other exhilarating activities. Similarly, wildlife aficionados can have their fun filled quota of jungle experience in places like Jim Corbett National Park, Bandhavgarh National Park, Ranthambore National Park, and Kanha National Park. In fact, January is one of the perfect months for exploring almost every part of India. For instance, the not to be missed Golden Triangle Tour of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur during January is a very pleasant experience. Similarly, visiting the fine beach destinations of Goa and Kerala also prove to be very rewarding during January. Quite unsurprisingly, it is becoming a worldwide travel trend to catch flights to India during January and the other winter months.
The colourful vibrant land called Thailand is a smoking hot winter holiday destination with January being a pet favourite month amongst Britons and millions of other travellers. Right from shopping, eating, and sightseeing in Bangkok to chilling out in the beaches of Phuket and Krabi, January proves to be a heavenly time for making the most of one’s holidays to Thailand. Throughout the year, the country resonates to the merriment of different colourful celebrations and January also has its fair share of events and festivals like Bang Sai Folk Arts & Crafts Fair, King Meng Rai Festival, and Mekong Sunrise: The First Sunrise in Thailand.