Trying to answer the who, what, when, where and whys of travel all in one go can be a lot to juggle. So, it helps to break it down a little.
Whether you’ve got a window of time in mind (but the ‘where’ is still a mystery) or know where you want to go (but are figuring out the ‘when’), timing your travels just right can help you to see somewhere new at its very best. To help you narrow down your options, click through to see our picks for the year ahead.
January
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What better way to jump head-first into a new year than to be knee-deep in the valleys of an Icelandic glacier, up to your ears in Tanzanian shrubbery, or daintily dipping a toe into the warm water of the Pacific Ocean?
February
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It may be winter for some, but hey, it’s summertime somewhere. Time to tick off a few of the world’s iconic sites like Angkor Wat, the Sahara, the Amazon and the African savanna.
March
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Colours are everywhere in March: dancing across the sky in Iceland, making up a feathered headdress at Carnival, thrown into the air in India and blossoming in the cherry trees in Japan. If you feel like celebrating the end of winter or holding onto the joy of summer – then a trip in March is just the ticket.
April
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April is a time to welcome more colour and energy back into our lives, making it an ideal time to visit cultural hotspots like Spain, experience fantastical myths and clear waters in Greece, or take on North Africa before the Sahara gets too hot.
May
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Whether you want to take on the beachy nightlife of Indonesia, trek the national parks in the United States or relax on a waterfront villa in Fiji, we’ll help you find the ultimate destination for your May getaway.
June
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It’s not too soon to plan for June – it’s the start of summer in the northern hemisphere; it welcomes longer and sunnier days and offers a pleasant climate that’s ideal for adventure. It’s all just right to see the quirky critters of the Galapagos Islands, experience Pride Month in the United States or sail the Mediterranean Sea.
July
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July means summer in Europe is in full swing, the once-sweltering African heat is simmering down and the Americas – even the rainy parts – are drenched in sunshine. Sure, there may be crowds this time of year, but your local leader may know just the right spots to take you into some untapped locales…
August
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Between summer and school holidays in the northern hemisphere and winter escapes from the south, August is when many folks take a couple of weeks off work for a much-needed holiday. But if you’d prefer wide open spaces to stuffy cities, the wildlife-filled calderas in Tanzania or vibrant tango scenes in Argentina could be calling.
September
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With tourists packing up their swimsuits and sunhats in the Med, US national parks quietening down after the summer rush and the arrival of spring breathing new life into the southern hemisphere, September is an excellent month to visit many corners of the globe.
October
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October is a brilliant month to travel. It’s a shoulder month in many destinations, meaning smaller queues and fewer folks in your holiday snaps. From feasting on fresh sardines in Portugal to wandering ancient temples in Egypt, here are the top picks of where to travel in October.
November
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November can be a bit of a funny month for travel, given the impending holiday season. But while everyone else is busy counting down the days until the festive break, you could be off hiking in Nepal, learning about nomadic cultural traditions in India or plunging into tropical waterfalls in Australia — all without the crowds that roll in from December.
December
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Say arrivederci, adios, laa gòn and kwaheri to 2025 this December in destinations a little different from your living room. From snowy settings to sandy shores, mountain treks to jungle walks, we’ve got the trips and you’ve got the choice. But hey, whatever you don’t get around to this year, next year is always free…
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