TRAVEL CALENDAR
When to go where
To get the best of nature, culture, or to save some money without compromising on the quality of experiences? Here are the greatest travel destinations for each month of the year. And, places to avoid each month, not to get caught in nasty weather, unexpected tourist crowds or other vacation ruiners
JANUARY
Snow and mountains vacation ideas, festivals of light, Chinese New Year, world’s best whale watching
FEBRUARY
Culture festival on Easter Island, Italian carnivals, Asian sky lanterns and latest trends from the catwalks
MARCH
Colourful Holi, Uyuni salt flats and cherry blossom time in Japan
APRIL
Spring events in the Netherlands, fun water rituals in Thailand, jazz fest in New Orleans
MAY
Amusing puffins, nesting sea turtles, playful bear cubs and roaring waterfalls. This month is for nature lovers
JUNE
Midnight sun in Arctic, Royal Ascot and Glastonbury in the UK, undiscovered Turkey
JULY
The Great Migration, patriotic celebrations, fresh lavender,
Polynesian cultural fest
AUGUST
Iconic hikes in Norway and Japan, Balloon Fiesta in Bristol and Notting Hill Carnival
SEPTEMBER
Mediterranean beaches, major Catalan festival and another Asian night of sky lanterns
OCTOBER
Best destinations to admire autumn colours, Bavarian beers and polar bears
NOVEMBER
Dias De Los Muertos in Mexico, Beaujolais Nouveau around the world, and Thai Loy Krathong
DECEMBER
Colourful pre-festive savings, your own road to Mandalay and an overview of Christmas markets