January Anniversary

Couples who marry in January have the world as their oyster when it comes to an anniversary trip. After the rush of the holidays, airports, hotels, and roads have opened up for travelers. If you go off the beaten track, you can score good rates in some destinations at this time of the year. Alas, January is also prime time for places in the sun as well as ski resorts -- so don't expect to find many bargains in those spots. But don't you deserve to treat yourselves on an anniversary?

• Best Places to Go in January/February

The All-in-One Choice
One way to deal with January high rates at the most desirable locations is to plan an anniversary trip where you know in advance what it will cost. Mnage your celebration budget by choosing one of these types of vacations:

• All-Inclusives for Couples
• Anniversary Aboard a Cruise Ship

Weather Wise
Do you run hot or cold? In January, that's a major factor in determining the destination where to celebrate your anniversary. (If one of you is warm-blooded and the other shivery, it's fair to alternate years).

Hot Times in January
Go south, young lovers — for the beach, the water, and the warm sun. Whether your funds and your inclination are to travel domestically or overseas, these are some of the sultriest vacation spots for a couple to hit in January.

• Florida
• Mexico
• Caribbean Islands
• Tahiti
• Thailand

Chillin' in January
Head for the hills — the ski hills — to celebrate your January anniversary in style. Ski resorts are fully geared up and there's plenty of snow everywhere. Yes, it's cold outside -- so make sure to book a room with a fireplace wherever you go. These are some of my favorite ski getaway destinations for couples:

• Mont Tremblant, Canada
• Park City, Utah
• Vail, Colorado
• Jackson Hole, Wyoming
• Heavenly Valley, California
• Jasper, Alberta, Canada

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