|
| Sydney |
| Thanks to time zones this is one of the first places on earth you can celebrate NYE – and it's quite the party. The fun continues all month with Australia Day and the Sydney Festival. Not sold? January = summer and Sydney is alllll about the beach. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Rio de Janeiro |
| Fashion tip: less is more in Rio, especially at the beach. February means warm weather and Carnival, one of Brazil's biggest bashes. Watch the festivities at the Sambadrome, then sleep off the caipirinhas on that famous Copacabana sand. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Sanibel Island |
| Shells on shells on shells. That's Sanibel in a nut-shell (see what we did there?). It's one of the best shelling spots on the planet, and March is the prime time to visit. Aside from starfish and sand dollars, watch for Florida gators and manatees. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| AMSTERDAM |
| Every spring, Holland's tulip fields put on such a gorgeous display it's kind of unfair to other flowers. Go frolic in the country, but hang around Amsterdam for the Apr. 27 King's Day celebration – it's a birthday party of royal proportions. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Los Cabos |
| Is there ever a bad time to be at the beach? We don't think so. Go in May and get shoulder season savings, fewer crowds, plus perfect weather. Plan your trip over Cinco de Mayo and get ready for a wild party ... All. Night. Long. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ASPEN |
| Skiing? Of course. But summers in Aspen are spectacular too. Head to the Maroon Bells - the most photographed mountains in all of Colorado. Then indulge all your foodie fantasies and grab tix to the Aspen Food and Wine Classic. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| BOSTON |
| Nothing screams "Independence Day" like listening to the Boston Pops perform while fireworks explode above. Come early and see Harborfest, a family-friendly event leading up to the 4th. Bonus: July brings the absolute best weather. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| South Africa |
| Safari on your mind? September is the best time to do it at South Africa's Kruger National Park. Crowds are thin. The weather's dry. Animals are easier to spot at watering holes. Start planning early; safari trips take time to coordinate. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Albuquerque |
| Add this to your bucket list: the International Balloon Fiesta, October 7-15, is the largest in the world. Spend a day restaurant hopping in Old Town to get your chile fix. Breaking Bad fan? Take a tour of the show's iconic spots. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Kauai |
| Kauai's weather is pretty fantastic all year, so what we love about November is that fewer people come, it's easy to find hotel deals and you're more likely to have a beach to yourself. Bonus: whales arrive toward the end of the month. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Vienna |
| Take a walk down the cobblestone streets and you almost expect to see Mozart sitting at an outdoor cafe. Stop in for a glass of Austrian Glühwein (mulled wine) and shop at one of the dozens of Christmas markets around the city. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
