Where to travel in Spring

Where to travel in spring

25 March 2026

Where to travel in spring

Spring opens doors across the world, bringing together fleeting natural spectacles, ideal touring conditions, and destinations at their most inviting. From Japan’s cherry blossom season to India and Vietnam at their most comfortable, it’s a time when culture, landscapes, and climate align beautifully. If you’re wondering where to travel in spring, these destinations each offer a compelling reason to plan your next trip now.

Spring forward into March

March is a month of transition. Spring starts to emerge across parts of Europe, yet further afield in places like Japan and Saint Lucia, you’ll find some of the most rewarding travel conditions of the year. If you’re wondering where to travel in March, this is a time to combine cultural highlights with comfortable touring weather and reliable sunshine.

Discover some of our favourite destinations to visit in March.

Say no to April showers

April is a month that rewards careful timing. Spring brings milder temperatures across North Africa and parts of Europe, while tropical destinations benefit from calmer seas and balanced conditions before peak summer heat or heavier rains arrive.

If you’re deciding where to travel in April, this is a strong window for combining culture, coastline and outdoor exploration in places like Morocco, Bermuda, and Indonesia, without extreme temperatures.

Explore the best destinations to visit in April.

Have a spring fling with the city break in May

As the year moves towards summer across the Northern Hemisphere, May opens a window where wildlife viewing sharpens, mountain skies clear and Mediterranean villages in Italy and Greece hum back to life. Dry season conditions are settling across parts of southern Africa and the Andes in Peru, making safari drives and high altitude exploration far more rewarding.

Discover our picks for best destinations to visit in May.

For more inspiration on making the most out of your spring season, contact your Travel Counsellor.

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