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City trip in January

Our tips for city trips in January – from Paris to Marrakech

January is ideal for a special kind of city trip. When the streets empty and the cities show their quiet side, a city trip in January unfolds its own charm. In Paris or Vienna, you can experience elegant winter ambiance with museum visits, café culture, and culinary delights. If you prefer milder weather, Marrakech offers oriental warmth, colors, and spices – perfect for a stylish break between the Medina and design Riad. Rome, Lisbon, or Istanbul are also pleasantly calm in January and provide space for discoveries without long lines. Take Memories shows you how inspiring a winter in the city can be – with carefully selected hotels and special experiences.

Our travel suggestions for your city trip in January

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The Silo

Experience art, architecture, and Cape Town vibes

In January, Cape Town reveals its cultural side – perfect for a stylish city trip. The Silo towers over the Zeitz MOCAA and offers spectacular views of Table Mountain and the harbor. Explore the V&A Waterfront, enjoy local cuisine, and discover a city that is creative, contrasting, and full of energy.

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An outdoor rooftop terrace in New York City with seating, greenery, and city buildings in the background.

Aman New York

Urban luxury amidst winter magic

In January, New York shows its magical side – snowy streets, twinkling lights, and a touch of movie set. Aman New York is your quiet retreat in the heart of Midtown. From here, you can discover Broadway, Central Park, and Fifth Avenue – a city trip full of energy, style, and iconic experiences.

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Luxury rooftop pool area with loungers and cabanas on a sunny day in Doha.

Mandarin Oriental Doha

Arabic modernity with heart and style

Doha is pleasantly mild in January – ideal for a city trip with desert flair. The Mandarin Oriental is located in the modern Msheireb district and offers the best access to souks, museums, and the sea. Discover futuristic architecture, artistic mosques, and finest gastronomy between modernity and tradition – an elegant introduction to Arabic culture.

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The Lana - Dorchester Collection

Dubai's city flair

In January, Dubai shows its best side: sunny, mild, and full of energy. The Lana, stylishly located at the Dubai Water Canal, is the ideal starting point for shopping, desert tours, and art enjoyment. Between a sparkling skyline, elegant design, and Middle Eastern charm, you experience the city as a luxurious playground with surprisingly much soul.

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Your travel experts

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Nils Lindhorst

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Luca Krohn