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Festivals and events: where to go in January

3 of 37 destinations scored for festivals and events are prime in January — 80 or better on conditions alone. Highest: Sydney (94), Park City (90), Puerto Rico (90). In December 4 are prime; in February, 9.

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Most places have one or two months that are genuinely better — and a booking moment that comes a lot earlier than the trip. I’ll write when one of those is coming up. No schedule, no filler.

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