Where To Go In 2024: Explore These Stunning Places In January And February

Head to India in January when the weather is bliss. In February, encounter adorable wildlife on Australia’s Kangaroo Island. Get ready to cram as much exploration as possible into 2024.

With a brand new year approaching like a race car, start planning epic trips for 2024. Read on to find the best time to visit some of the most incredible places on Earth.

Places To Explore In January

Southern Thailand

In January, the busiest month for tourism in Thailand, you can explore a deserted beach near Ao Khanom, waiting to catch a glimpse of the elusive and beautiful pink dolphins.

Think astounding nature, fiery food, warm hospitality and a gentle mix of different cultures. Thailand is much more than Phuket, Krabi and Phi Phi Islands, although the three are stunning.

India

The dry, cooler months from October to April is usually considered the ideal time to travel to India, with February being the cherry on top.

Explore the largest democracy in the world with at least one long-distance rail journey as part of your trip. Avoid May to September, unless you are heading to Ladakh in the extreme North.

Nairobi, Kenya

While there isn’t really a bad time to be in Nairobi, January is known to house perfect conditions for a trip. Expect an average of four days of rain and temperatures of 23 degrees Celsius.

Get a safari experience in Nairobi National Park. It might be the only place in the world where you can see black rhinos, lions, zebras and giraffes against a backdrop of skyscrapers.

Places To Explore In February

Kangaroo Island, Australia

Blessed with a ridiculous amount of stunning coastline, this is exactly where you may find you have scored an entire beach to yourself.

Kangaroo Island lets its guests discover some of the best beaches, encounter adorable wildlife and indulge in its local produce. The Aussie summer months of Jan and Feb are incredible here.

Hokkaido, Japan

February offers an opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to try ice fishing on the top of a frozen lake in this premiere Japanese hub for skiing and snowboarding.

Hokkaido’s most famous festival is held this month, too. Sapporo Snow Festival features snow and ice sculptures and giant slides, luring in a huge number of visitors.

St Lucia

While there is hardly any wrong time to explore the Caribbean, February is usually the month when the region sees a huge influx of visitors hoping to escape cold-weather conditions.

Come prepared to party as St Lucia celebrates its independence from British rule on February 22, with the day marked by parades and celebratory events across the island.