8 Warm places to visit in January




 

1. CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
Average daily temperature in January: 87°F

Cartagena is the epitome of a steamy escape. January delivers tropical temperatures, minimal humidity and the lowest chance of precipitation. You’ll certainly appreciate the gentle breeze while walking around this picturesque port. This UNESCO-listed old town is an Insta-worthy maze of cobblestone lanes, Spanish colonial buildings with balconies covered in bougainvillea and glorious churches that dominate the tree-lined plazas. When it comes to tasty eats, find your way to a palettas, a fruity and refreshing mid-afternoon snack. You gotta try pescado frito (fried fish) with green plantains and coconut rice. For the best beaches in the area, book a day trip the magical Islas del Rosario, which just reopened.

 




 

2. ARUBA
Average daily temperature in January: 86°F

Aruba, the happy island 48 miles west of Curaçao, welcomes hordes of repeat travelers—especially in the winter when consistently warm weather, endless sunshine and cooling trade winds sure beat the forecast in most of the U.S. Due to COVID-19, however, the country is being a bit more stringent with their entrance permissions. U.S. travelers to Aruba are required to show negative COVID tests in order to enter. The country will not accept proof of vaccination alone. Once you have that sorted, take a load off on Aruba’s famed sandy beaches with copious amounts of rum punch that add to the carefree vacation vibe.