January

January is a wonderful time to visit Rwanda, with pleasant temperatures, clear skies and few insects. Gorilla trekking is easier on the dry trails, and lower water levels mean more concentrated wildlife in Akagera. After the Christmas and New Year rush, availability at camps and lodges is also often better.

With its long daylight hours, January in Chilean Patagonia offers a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and adventurers. Walk with pumas in Torres del Paine National Park, search for blue whales off Chiloe, and hike, raft, ride and fish its magnificent mountains, glaciers and lakes to your heart’s content.

With its world-class coral reefs, pristine rainforests, whale sharks and rich tribal cultures, Eastern Indonesia is a siren call to all adventurers, and January is the perfect time to go. Charter a luxury phinisi yacht and explore the wonders of Raja Ampat, Triton Bay and the Spice Islands in style.

Begin in Havana exploring Cuba’s amazing creative scene, with inside access to the country’s most exciting artists, musicians and dancers. Continuing to Trinidad, enjoy its colonial charms and cultural encounters before unwinding on the shores of the Caribbean or sailing through its pristine keys.

Uruguay’s short summer season is in full flow in January. Come to Jose Ignacio on the Atlantic coast for parties and lazy beach living, before exploring the food and wine scene inland (preferably in a vintage car). Don’t forget to include an estancia stay for horseback rides with dashing gauchos.