Where to go in January

lozkate

Im planning a trip somewhere warm in January for a week, looking at somewhere special, my favourite option at the moment is the Maldives but would maybe like a shorter flight. Any suggestions?

mgdavid

Capetown? Dubai? Oman?

richardw

I second Dubai, Oman Middle East etc for a shorter flight. Egypt is shorter and also ticks the warm box, not sure what 'special' features you are looking for though.

Where in the Uk are you?

lozkate

Many thanks for your replies, we are in yorkshire.

andrewf75

would be easier to help if you defined "special" can only guess by the fact you mention the Maldives.
Carribean is much closer

jhe

i have been to Caribbean the last 2 years early Feb, (Jamaica and Dominican Republic)
weather brilliant had great holidays, but for me personally i wouldnt want such a long flight for 1 week holiday

andrewf75

still shorter than Maldives though!

jhe

andrewf75 wrote: »

still shorter than Maldives though!

not sure how long the Maldives flight is, but we flew to jamaica on a 767 it took us over 10hrs outbound, maybe the dreamliners will cut the flight times,
plenty of people we spoke to in our hotel did travel for one week, just seems a lot of travelling to me for one weeks holiday

vegasvisitor

Thailand. Perfect weather. We were in Bangkok in January this year and loved it. Was our first time in Asia but we'll definitely be returning!

John259

And now for something completely different: fly to Dallas or Houston, then do a road trip to Big Bend National Park.

Map and route: http://goo.gl/BzvXOz

Park: http://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm

I'm only suggesting an idea and I realise it's an unusual choice, so if it doesn't appeal then please just ignore it.

PompeyPete

lesley74 wrote: »

Thailand. Perfect weather. We were in Bangkok in January this year and loved it. Was our first time in Asia but we'll definitely be returning!

Would you go all that way from Yarkshire for a week, especially without offering the OP an itinerary to follow? Bangkok is a gateway, and not somewhere to loiter for more than 3 nights.

I recommend Lindisfarne, more time on the ground.