Where to go, month by month
Pick the month you can travel. We list the destinations that are in their best season, based on the weather and crowd patterns in each guide.
Best in the month
Greece · EuropeSantoriniA crescent-shaped Greek island built around a flooded volcanic caldera, known for whitewashed villages, sunsets and volcanic-soil wines.Read the guide →
Switzerland · EuropeSwitzerlandMountains, lakes and one of the world's best public transport networks make the Swiss Alps a top choice for hikers, skiers and scenic-rail travellers.Read the guide →
Italy · EuropeAmalfi CoastA dramatic stretch of southern Italian coastline with pastel villages stacked up steep cliffs, including Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.Read the guide →
France · EuropeParisFrance's capital, known for world-class museums, architecture, food and neighbourhood life along the Seine.Read the guide →
Indonesia · AsiaBaliIndonesia's island of temples, rice terraces and surf beaches, and one of the best-known places in the world for yoga, spa and wellness retreats.Read the guide →
Maldives · AsiaMaldivesA chain of coral islands in the Indian Ocean known for overwater villas, clear lagoons and some of the best snorkelling and diving in the world.Read the guide →
Thailand · AsiaThailandFrom Bangkok temples and Chiang Mai mountains to Andaman Sea beaches around Phuket, Thailand mixes culture, food, island time and affordable wellness.Read the guide →
Japan · AsiaKyotoJapan's former imperial capital, known for temples, gardens, geisha districts and some of the country's best seasonal scenery.Read the guide →
Vietnam · AsiaHa Long BayA UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Vietnam with thousands of limestone islands, usually explored on overnight boat cruises.Read the guide →
Canada · AmericasBanffA mountain town in Banff National Park, Alberta, close to Lake Louise, glaciers and some of the best-known scenery in the Canadian Rockies.Read the guide →
Peru · AmericasMachu PicchuThe 15th-century Inca citadel above the Urubamba River, usually visited from Cusco and the Sacred Valley.Read the guide →
Mexico · AmericasTulumA Riviera Maya town known for beaches, cenotes, a clifftop Mayan site and a strong yoga and wellness scene.Read the guide →
South Africa · Africa & OceaniaCape TownA coastal city below Table Mountain, with beaches, penguins, winelands and a lively food scene.Read the guide →
Tanzania · Africa & OceaniaSerengetiTanzania's most famous national park, home to huge herds of wildebeest and zebra, big cats and open savannah.Read the guide →
New Zealand · Africa & OceaniaQueenstownA lakeside town on New Zealand's South Island, surrounded by mountains and known for bungy jumping, skiing and wine.Read the guide →
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