Tucked away in the hills of northern Taiwan, Houtong is a charming village that houses a furry surprise. Set alongside the Keelung River, this former coal mining village has been transformed by hundreds of cats since the mining operations ceased in the 1990s. The village’s revival began in 2008 when local cat admirer Peggy Chien started sharing photos of her efforts to care for the stray cats, attracting visitors and volunteers alike.

Whether we realize it or not, food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when traveling. That secret locals’ tapas bar you stumbled across down a backstreet; that briny-fresh seafood you saw hauled straight from the sea and onto the barbecue. Ingredients evoke landscapes, recipes recall history, and certain dishes can unlock the very essence of a place and its people.

Weary of the politics and stresses of Ancient Rome, Emperor Tiberius fled to Capri, where he spent his last decade in sumptuous villas enjoying a secluded island life. Two millennia later, most of us can relate to the emperor. We also seek refuge from our daily routine at beach resorts — if only for a week, rather than 10 years. And while Tiberius had to first build himself a dozen palatial retreats, today’s beachgoers don’t need to do any heavy lifting.

If the 50 states held a popularity contest, Florida might win for its beaches alone. Our readers have selected seaside properties across the state, from Miami and Palm Beach to Sanibel Island and the Florida Keys, as their favorite places to stay.

In some parts of the world, January means hunkering down and hibernating to avoid the chill. However, in hotter climes, cultural offerings are just warming up. Therefore, there has never been a better time for temple hopping, festivals, and celebrating Christmas – again!

Tucked away in the northeastern corner of one of the USA’s most visited states, Jacksonville, Florida’s most populous city, offers all the benefits of a beach town combined with city life and Southern charm. With warm temperatures year-round—January’s highs average in the 60s—it’s always a pleasant time to visit.

With a new year comes a fresh opportunity to see the world. For January, GoTravelDaily whisks you off to the snow-capped mountains of northern Idaho, on a treasure hunt for glass globes on an island in Georgia, and to a new Minneapolis hotel set to open right in time for the Super Bowl. Whether it’s adventure or an escape from the cold that you’re after, here are the best places to travel to in January.