Emma Sparks

Truth be told, you can’t beat May. There is something seriously charming about this bridge between the seasons that makes it the ultimate time to travel. The northern hemisphere is in full post-winter mood at this point, while the wildlife spotting opportunities south of the equator can’t be beaten. May is a time of the year when the weather is improving and the crowds still haven’t quite cottoned on, meaning travellers get to enjoy the fruits of the world without having to share them with every other living, breathing being. Where are the best places to travel in May? Everywhere on the planet, to be blunt, and we’ve put together a selection of the best of the best for your perusal.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best places to travel

July means summer, freedom (from school, dang school), rising temperatures and more festivals than you can shake that proverbial fist at. Why you’d shake your fist at a festival, we can’t be sure, but the seventh month of the year has long been at the very forefront of international travel. The best places to visit in July touch on every corner of the globe (the globe doesn’t have corners, for the record), from Montreal and Madagascar to the Netherlands, New Zealand and the rest. Of course, places really start to get busy in July, so book ahead, and we’ll see you there. Yes, that is a cocktail, and no, we can neither confirm nor deny its alcoholic content.  RECOMMENDED: 🌞 The best places to travel in August 🌍 The 22 best things to do in the world🌆 The best cities in the world 🖼️ The 20 best museums and galleries in the world🌊 9 cities that could be underwater by 2030

August means holidays. Okay, every month can theoretically mean holidays in the modern world, but the whole ‘school’s out’ element certainly makes August premium time for stuffing the suitcase and heading off on a jaunt. Expect hot weather, sardine-can selfie space hustling and premium rates. Great! Now now, weary traveller, leave that cynicism at the door because the world is ready to show its best side during the summer months. If you’re looking for something a little different, the best places to travel in August have plenty to offer, from the wilds of Alaska and the plains of East Africa to wintry South America and hiking in the mountains of Bosnia and Herzegovina. What are you waiting for?  RECOMMENDED: The best places to travel every month of the year

Every year, more and more people seem to choose to take their summer holidays a little earlier. Why? Well, you’ll have to ask them. Everyone is different, but the lure of fewer crowds, lower prices and slightly less-scorching weather is clear. In the northern hemisphere, June is summer but not quite ‘July and August’ summer, while the temperatures in the south are also on the more bearable side of the ledger. We’ve compiled a collection of the best places to travel in June, although there is no such thing as a bad choice. How do the islands of Portugal, the seascape of Seattle and the beaches of Fiji sound? You don’t need to answer that… RECOMMENDED:🏖️ The best places to travel in July 🌞 The best places to travel in August 🌍 The 22 best things to do in the world🌆 The best cities in the world 🖼️ The 20 best museums and galleries in the world