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Travel calendar 2023: The best places to visit all year round
If you're tight on time and know exactly when you want to travel - or if you simply want to book a trip for each month of the year - you're in the right place! Our travel calendar highlights the very best destinations for every single month.
Whether you're looking for a beach holiday destination or a spot of winter sun, each month's guide tells you about destinations that experience hot weather at that time of the year. Need a shorter city break somewhere in Europe instead? You can find loads of good, budget-friendly suggestions, often showcasing destinations that are hosting fun festivals or events that month.
No matter what sort of trip you're after, you'll find plenty of inspiration to help you start planning your next holiday!
The best destinations for every month of the year
For those dreaming of an escape far, far away to the other side of the world and for those simply looking for the ultimate UK staycation, you'll be able to find a little bit of everything in our month-by-month guides.
The only question you really have to ask yourselves is - when do you want to take your next holiday? Check out our guides below for the best destinations for every month of the year.
The best holiday destinations for January
Start the New Year the right way - with a January holiday, of course! If you're looking to escape the dreary UK winter, you'll find the best warm-weather destinations for January in our guide. From Mexico and Cape Verde to the Canary Islands and South Africa, you can find some seriously good weather in January if you know where to look. Check out the best January holiday destinations below.
The best holiday destinations for February
If your go-to for Valentine's Day is booking a romantic holiday somewhere new, our February guide is packed with inspiration. You can go with romantic staples like Paris and Verona, or go all out with a bucket-list trip to the Maldives! The choice is yours - plus we'll let you know where's hot during the month of February. See our February holiday guide for much more.
The best holiday destinations for March
March is a fantastic time to book a holiday. Not only can you see the first signs of spring, this is the time when you'll start seeing milder weather across Europe too. If you're happy to go a bit further, Dominican Republic, Vietnam and Australia all experience balmy weather in March. Find a whole lot more inspiration for a hot-weather March holiday below.
The best holiday destinations for April
For those in the know, Easter weekend usually means getting a whole lot more holiday for far less annual leave. There are some great warm-weather destinations right on our doorstep in April, including Morocco, the Algarve and Majorca. If ticking off a bucket-list destination is your main agenda, check out our April guide for some seriously unforgettable holiday ideas.
The best holiday destinations for May
Warm weather and bank holiday weekend galore - May is one of the best months to book a holiday somewhere new. Plus, you can grab a really good deal if you plan ahead. Why not hop over to Cinque Terre in Italy or relax at a beach resort along Turkey's incomparable coastline? You'll also find plenty of cheap city breaks during the month of May. Our guide has much more; check out our May deals below.
The best holiday destinations for June
The official start of summer, June is when Europe's peak tourist season really kicks off. Join the fun with a beach break in places like Sicily, Corfu or Menorca, where temperatures are sizzing, both in and out of the water! If you'd like to go long-haul, Mauritius and the USA are great options for this time of year. Start your summer the right way - check out our June deals for more inspiration.
The best holiday destinations for July
With temperatures soaring at home and abroad, summer holidays are in full swing come July. This is a great time to take advantage of the school holidays and splash out on a family holiday in the sun. The Balearic Islands, Greece and Croatia are some of our go-tos for July, but there are so many warm destinations at this time of year - you're completely spoiled for choice! See our July guide below.
The best holiday destinations for August
If heat is what you're after, August is when many destinations are experiencing their peak summer temperatures - you're pretty much guaranteed great weather on your trip. The top coastal spots in Europe are heaving in August but there are plenty of quieter spots to enjoy too. Head off to the Seychelles, Spain, Greece or Italy for the ultimate beach holiday. Find more August inspiration below.
The best holiday destinations in September
For fewer crowds and that last burst of warm weather before the seasons change, September is always an ideal time to get away. Europe's most popular destinations, which have been busy all summer, are still enjoying sunny weather in September. Hop on over to Turkey, Malta, Greece or Croatia for one last taste of summer. See our September guide for more.
The best holiday destinations in October
If you, like us, love autumn and all of the colourful change it brings, spoil yourself with an October holiday to soak up the change of seasons. This is an especially popular time to take a glamping trip in the UK, as well as city-based staycations. If all you're looking for is some beach time, grab a flight to destinations like Mexico and Bali instead! Find more October inspiration in our guide below.
The best holiday destinations for November
Known for being part of Europe's shoulder season, November is a time when you can find some seriously good and cheap holiday deals. This is especially true for city breaks, but you can also find good weather in Cyprus and the Canary Islands in November. Or push the boat out with a trip to balmy Thailand, which enjoys temperatures of 31°C at this time of year! Find more deals in our November guide.
The best holiday destinations for December
December is all about Christmas - and catching some winter sun, of course! Whether you're looking for the best Christmas market city break or a mid-December beach holiday, our December guide is packed with great ideas. Australia, Mexico, South Africa and Dominican Republic all experience hot weather in December, which means that it's fully possible to get your vitamin D hit.
The best holiday destinations for every occasion
Got a particular occasion or season in mind for your next holiday? We have so many guides for different types of holidays - get ready to feel a strong sense of wanderlust! Check out our holiday occasion guides below for much more.
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