from December to February
December is the middle of summer in Argentina's cool capital, Buenos Aires, where the air is abuzz with the sweet sounds of tango music. Over in Kenya, you can either get up close and personal with the lions of the Masai Mara, chill out in the peaceful coastal town of Lamu, or combine the two for the ultimate bush and beach holiday. With Christmas on the horizon, opt for a sunny festive getaway in South Africa or Australia, or head to Lapland for a magical snowy land full of elves, reindeer and, of course, Father Christmas himself.
Where to go in December
Feeling the January blues now that Christmas is over? It’s still freezing at home and the warmth and fuzz of the festive season has been packed away for another year. You could spend the month wallowing, or you could blow a chunk of your annual leave from day one on an epic far-flung adventure. How does a trip to Colombia sound? Spend your January days exploring the Amazon, Andes and Caribbean coast of this South American gem. Thailand’s also looking good in January – you could even book a digital detox or wellness retreat and kickstart your year feeling fresh. In Africa, wildlife spectacles will guarantee the safari trip of a lifetime, particularly in Tanzania, where it’s calving season in the Serengeti.
Where to go in January
Let’s face it – February is no one’s favourite month. It’s cold, it’s dark and we’re all just waiting for spring to emerge. Where can you escape this? Head to the greatest show on earth: Rio and its carnival. Hedonism doesn’t even come close to describing this extravagant party. Everyone goes nuts from caipirinha-swigging punters to decadently-dressed dancers, swinging their hips as if their lives depend on it. And Rio itself is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest cities. Asia’s looking mighty fine in February too, from the sands and cities of Thailand to the serene waterways of Kerala. Oman is also worth checking out – a low-key, but no less compelling alternative to its Middle Eastern counterparts. For a slower pace of life, February is the perfect time of year for a Nile cruise in Egypt.
Where to go in February
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