Where to go on holiday & when guide
It’s the ultimate traveller’s conundrum: where should I go on holiday and when? Getting the timing right can mean many things, from avoiding the crowds in Dubrovnik or the monsoon season in Goa, to catching Ethiopia’s Timkat festival or the cherry blossoms in Japan.
Luckily, we work with travel companies that know their countries back-to-front – often, because they’ve lived and worked there for years and know exactly when the whale migrations start or when mountain trails are too snowy for hiking (but perfect for snow shoeing).
Got a place in mind already? Our honest travel guides have the specifics on the best time to go. But if you’d like a month-by-month guide on when to go where, then keep reading.
Luckily, we work with travel companies that know their countries back-to-front – often, because they’ve lived and worked there for years and know exactly when the whale migrations start or when mountain trails are too snowy for hiking (but perfect for snow shoeing).
Got a place in mind already? Our honest travel guides have the specifics on the best time to go. But if you’d like a month-by-month guide on when to go where, then keep reading.
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At a glance region guide
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing in Romania
From
£1206 to £1499
8 days
ex flights
Borneo 8 day tour, the wild heart of Borneo
Explore the hidden gems of Sarawak state, Borneo
From
£1199
8 days
ex flights
Borneo tailor made holidays, wildlife & beaches
A luxury tour of the best wildlife & beaches of Sabah
From
£3210
14 days
ex flights
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From
£3560 to £3670
16 days
ex flights
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
From
£1695
9 days
ex flights
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Adventure through Antarctica’s breathtaking frozen realm
From
£6799 to £8899
11 days
ex flights
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