By Harry Nara · Last updated
One of the best months to travel almost anywhere. Europe is warm but pre-summer, Southeast Asia's dry season lingers, and the shoulder window between spring and peak summer keeps prices reasonable.
Peak season
Bali
Indonesia
Couples, Surfers & Foodies
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Barcelona
Spain
Spring
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Istanbul
Turkey
Spring
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Lisbon
Portugal
Spring
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London
UK
Spring
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New York City
USA
Spring
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Paris
France
Spring
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Rome
Italy
Spring
Read May guide →Bangkok
Thailand
Off-Peak Adventurers
Read May guide →Dubai
UAE
Summer
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Japan
All Traveller Types (Festivals + Photography + Shinryoku)
Read May guide →Maldives
Maldives
Green Season
Read May guide →Singapore
Singapore
Arts & Culture Lovers
Read May guide →Sydney
Australia
Gallery Lovers & Bargain Hunters
Read May guide →Tokyo
Japan
Families & Festival Fans
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