Need help in deciding location! January 2025.

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are intending on going for a 10 day stay at a beach-y, affordable destination during the first two weeks of January.

We considered South Africa but the tickets are INSANELY expensive right now (we are flying out of Islamabad). What other cute destinations can you guys recommend?

Would Japan be a good option? What about Zanzibar, Bali or Maldives?

Ideally a place which is not too cold and has beautiful sights to admire.