13 of the best places to visit if you're planning a vacation in February

A performer smiles during the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Feb. 16, 2018.
Winter may have just gotten underway, but many people are already planning their getaways.

Fortunately, from extravagant Carnival celebrations in Rio de Janeiro to Chinese New Year in Beijing, February is one of the best months to explore the world. Business Insider looked at airfare trends, climate data, and peak travel times to figure out which locations should be on your radar.

Read on to find 13 destinations you won't want to skip in February:

1. New Orleans, Louisiana
2. Park City, Utah
3. Maui, Hawaii
4. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
5. Curaçao
6. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
7. Patagonia
8. Abisko, Sweden
9. Venice, Italy
10. Beijing, China
11. Singapore
12. Goa, India
13. Cape Town, South Africa