January

The year begins with a choice between fire and ice. January is the month of high contrast for the global traveler. It is the prime season to witness the ethereal dance of the Northern Lights in Scandinavia or to carve fresh tracks on the slopes of Courchevel and Zermatt. Yet, for those seeking respite from the chill, it is also the golden hour in the Southern Hemisphere—where the beaches of Cape Town and the waters of the Maldives offer a sun-drenched sanctuary. Start your year by choosing your extreme.