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Month-by-month travel guide
Welcome to a year of wonderful destinations & the best times to visit
If you know when you are free to travel but not sure where to go, then look no further. We have collated some of the best holiday destinations by month. Simply choose a month to travel and discover the best places to visit at that time of year – whether it’s for the country’s climate, festivities, wildlife viewing or cultural attractions.
For more inspiration, please take a look at our Compass blog, full of articles from journalists, Cox & Kings experts and past travellers. Alternatively, you can speak to one of our experts who will be happy to discuss your ideas and make suggestions relevant to your requirements.
January
Discover Sri Lanka’s southern charms, go on safari in South Africa, cruise the sights in Vietnam or embrace Cuba’s unique culture.
February
Tour tropical Central America, get into Brazil’s carnival spirit, explore India’s desert cities, or see Patagonia’s cinematic landscape.
March
See Japan in cherry blossom season, spot Costa Rica’s wildlife, experience Oman’s Arabian culture, or admire Taiwan’s scenic coast.
April
Tour springtime Uzbekistan, go outdoors in Nepal, navigate Morocco’s mountain and coast, or see ancient wonders in Egypt and Jordan.
May
Sightsee in sunny Portugal, discover the scenic Southern Caucasus, island hop in the Galápagos, or explore more of South America.
June
See Peru’s Incan wonders, go on safari in Botswana or Tanzania, celebrate summer in Malta, or discover Spain’s Basque Country.
July
Go outdoors in Canada, meet Uganda’s gorillas, witness thundering Victoria Falls in Zambia, or admire Slovenia’s alpine beauty.
August
See the Baltic States in summer glow, follow the Great Migration in Kenya, go on safari in Zimbabwe, or be awed by Norway’s nature.
September
Tour Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, admire autumnal Romania, visit Peru’s Machu Picchu, unwind on Italy’s coast, or see Namibia’s stark beauty.
October
Explore Egypt’s treasures, visit Jordan’s coast, spot Madagascar’s lemurs, pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine, or tour Cappadocia in Turkey.
November
See India during the Festival of Lights, partake in Mexico’s Day of the Dead, spot whales in Argentina, or admire Cambodia’s ornate temples.
December
Spot baby seals and penguin chicks in Antarctica, go stargazing in Chile’s Atacama Desert, or visit Thailand’s temples and hill tribes.