Travel in May

Where to go in May

The insider's month, before the world arrives

May

Six journeys in season

Each one chosen for what May does to it: the weather, the wildlife, the light.

Italy

Europe

Italy

From $6,300 pp

Warm, green and still local: the sweet spot before summer's queues form.

Explore Italy
Turkey

Europe

Turkey

From $5,200 pp

Balloon-perfect mornings in Cappadocia and ideal coast weather begin.

Explore Turkey
Seychelles

Africa

Seychelles

From $6,400 pp

The calm between trade winds brings the stillest, clearest water of the year.

Explore Seychelles
Jordan

Asia

Jordan

From $5,200 pp

Petra and Wadi Rum in comfortable warmth before the summer heat.

Explore Jordan
Croatia

Europe

Croatia

From $5,200 pp

The Adriatic warms up while the islands are still quiet and hotel rates gentle.

Explore Croatia
Bhutan

Asia

Bhutan

From $4,400 pp

Clear Himalayan views and festival season in the spring valleys.

Explore Bhutan

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