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This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: A Dream Destination for Every Month in 2019
If your 2019 New Year’s resolution is to see the world, consider each month of the year an opportunity for new adventures — but before you book your next trip, keep in mind that some destinations are better for your wallet than others.
Trying to figure out where to travel next year? GOBankingRates determined the best — affordable — destination for every month. So whether you’re seeking warmth, airfare deals or a can’t-miss event, there’s a perfect vacation for you to go on any time of year.
January: Denver
Average airfare: $228
Average hotel costs: $132
Average temperature: 46 degrees
Put Denver on your list of places to visit in 2019. If you love to ski, winter is the best time to visit the Mile High City — Denver is the world’s largest après ski town. During January, you can also channel your inner-cowboy at the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, or grab a beer at the Denver Winter Brew Fest. And it’s the cheapest month to visit the state of Colorado.
February: Chicago
Average airfare: $215
Average hotel costs: $67
Average temperature: 26 degrees
Chicago is one of the best places to visit in 2019, and it can make for an ideal snowy escape in February. While there, you can snap a snowy selfie with the famous “Bean” sculpture in Millennium Park, visit the polar bears at the Lincoln Park Zoo, go snowshoeing with a city backdrop or go ice skating at Maggie Daley Park. Avoid visiting the Windy City in December — it’s the most expensive time to visit the state of Illinois.
March: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Average airfare: $794
Average hotel costs: $30
Average temperature: 82 degrees
There’s no shortage of things to see and do in Kuala Lumpur, which is one of the best places to travel to in 2019. For starters, you can visit the iconic Petronas Towers, stroll and shop in the colorful Chinatown area, and explore the historic Batu Caves.
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April: Reno, Nev.
Average airfare: $308
Average hotel costs: $90
Average temperature: 51 degrees
This northern Nevada city is best known for its gambling, but there’s plenty else to do in “The Biggest Little City,” from shopping to dining to taking an art tour. If you’re a fan of live music, you can catch a Steven Wright or Old Dominion concert when you visit in April.
May: Bogota, Colombia
Average airfare: $484
Average hotel costs: $49
Average temperature: 58 degrees
Bogota is one of the best places to travel to next year. It’s rich in history, particularly in La Candelaria, which is the city’s downtown area. Museums, restaurants, bars and hotels inhabit preserved colonial buildings in this cultural center. May is the warmest time to visit the South American city.
June: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Average airfare: $482
Average hotel costs: $99
Average temperature: 81 degrees
Whether your ideal vacation involves relaxing on the beach, walking through botanical gardens, exploring urban areas or even skydiving, you can do it in Puerto Vallarta. June is the start of turtle releasing season, during which you can release a baby turtle from the sand to the sea.
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July: Charleston, S.C.
Average airfare: $412
Average hotel costs: $236
Average temperature: 82 degrees
There’s a little something for everyone in Charleston. If you’re a history buff, you can explore the plantations and other historic sites. If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you can hit the beach or go on an eco-tour. If you’re a foodie, you can go on a culinary tour or visit a distillery. And if you’re an art lover, there are plenty of galleries to peruse and theaters to catch a show at.
Summer is the best time to visit if you want to really enjoy the sandy beaches, and July is the cheapest time to visit this popular U.S. destination.
August: New Orleans
Average airfare: $321
Average hotel costs: $108
Average temperature: 83 degrees
New Orleans can be an affordable city to visit in August. Free and cheap things to do include walking around the picturesque French Quarter, eating a famous po’boy sandwich, going for a streetcar ride and taking a self-guided cemetery tour.
September: Orlando, Fla.
Average airfare: $244
Average hotel costs: $108
Average temperature: 81 degrees
If you’re planning a Disney World vacation, September is one of the best months to go. During this month, you’ll get Orlando’s lowest hotel rates of the year, plus you’re there in time for Epcot’s Food & Wine Festival. The weather is hot, but the water parks are still open so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to cool down.
October: Mexico City, Mexico
Average airfare: $351
Average hotel costs: $86
Average temperature: 62 degrees
October marks the end of the rainy season in Mexico City, so it’s the perfect month to explore all the city has to offer. The capital city is home to a high concentration of museums, the must-see Bosque Chapultepec forest and tens of thousands of restaurants to explore after working up an appetite climbing the local pre-Hispanic pyramids.
November: Dublin, Ireland
Average airfare: $670
Average hotel costs: $81
Average temperature: 44 degrees
Dublin is home to gorgeous outdoor spaces, rich historical sites and more. Popular attractions include the Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, the Little Museum of Dublin and Marsh’s Library. The fall tends to be relatively mild in Dublin, and hotels are more affordable than they are during the warmer summer months.
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December: Cairo, Egypt
Average airfare: $717
Average hotel costs: $68
Average temperature: 58 degrees
Cairo is a blend of old and new, home to both ancient wonders like the pyramids and bustling city streets. Winter is the most popular time to visit the Egyptian city, when the weather is much more forgiving than in the brutally hot summertime.
How to Save Money Whenever You Travel
No matter what month you travel, there are ways to save money on your next vacation. Price shop to make sure you’re getting the best flight and hotel deals, take advantage of any travel credit card rewards you might have and stay just outside major cities to save on hotels.
However, some months are better for travel than others. Click through to find out the best time to travel in 2019.
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Methodology: GOBankingRates determined the best destinations for every month by comparing 100 domestic and international cities based on a variety of factors and data: 1) airfare for each destination, sourced from Hipmunk; this data reflects the most affordable month to travel, which is each destination’s off-season; 2) weather for each month and destination was sourced from Holiday-Weather.com; 3) hotel prices were calculated based on the three most affordable, four-star hotels in each destination, and based on a Saturday to Saturday stay the first week of each month.
