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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Our Where to go when Holidays
Botswana camping safaris
Botswana's premier game parks, Okavango Moremi Savuti Chobe
From
€1970
14 days
ex flights
Tanzania Selous safari holiday & Zanzibar
Off-the-beaten track safari experiences & paradise beaches
From
£4250
10 days
ex flights
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Experience all that this remarkable area has to offer!
From
US $10290 to US $14490
10 days
ex flights
Blue whale watching in the Azores, Pico Island
Best time to see Blue Whales on Pico, Azores
From
£1090
8 days
ex flights
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica cruise
The Ultimate Antarctica Experience!
From
€11500 to €14000
21 days
ex flights
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Read about the best places to go on holiday in January. Southeast Asia is in the middle of dry season, while in Northern Europe it's your chance to see the Northern Lights.
We’ve trawled temp charts, booking trends and asked experts to find the best places to go on holiday in February. Will it be monsoon-free Southeast Asia or yoga in Spain?
Wondering where’s the best place to go on holiday in March? Read our guide to find out where the rains are starting, where it's sunny, and which mountains still have snow.
We’ve answered the conundrum of where to go on holiday in April. Japan is the golden child, thanks to cherry blossom season, but sunny Southern Europe is also warming up.
We’ve gathered together the best places to go on holiday in May. Arctic cruises will be one of your top chances for icy vistas at this time of year and safari season is in.
It really is a case of sun, sand and sea when thinking about the best places to go on holiday in June: hikers and sailors explore the coastlines and islands of Europe.
Where are the best places to go on holiday in July? Wildlife migrations make Africa tempting, or you can spend long days hiking, sailing and kayaking at top of the world.
The best places to go on holiday in August depend on how you feel about the crowds. Safaris are popular around now and it can be a great time for a small ship cruise.
We lay out the best places to go on holiday in September. There’s a lot of choice, from small ship cruises around the Mediterranean to safari season in southern Africa.
Read our guide for ideas about the best places to go on holiday in October. It's one of the best months for small ship cruises and it’s cool enough for activity holidays.
We’ve cherry-picked the best places to go on holiday in November. Antarctic voyages are back on the cards and it’s a good time to brave the rains in some African countries.
December is the month to choose to step into Christmas or escape the sound of Jingle Bells. Read our guide for advice on the best places to go on holiday in December.
