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1. Florida Keys ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Kauai, USA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Aspen

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4. Baja

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5. Caye Caulker, Belize

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6. Chamonix, France

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7. Dallas

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8. Dominican Republic

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9. Las Vegas, USA

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10. Miami, USA

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11. Palm Springs, USA

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12. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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13. Salt Lake City, USA

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14. San Juan

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15. Santa Fe

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16. Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

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17. Sydney, Australia

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18. Tokyo, Japan

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19. Tucson, USA

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20. Whistler, BC, Canada

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

January is a great time to travel, and visitors who take advantage of this month will find cheaper plane tickets, discounted attractions, and fewer crowds. These destinations offer everything from the sunshine and beaches of the Caribbean Islands to the adrenaline pumping slopes of the ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains.

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