SWEET SPOT IN APRIL

April is a prime “sweet spot” month for travel, offering an ideal blend of pleasant weather, blooming landscapes, and more manageable crowds than peak summer. It’s excellent for diverse experiences, from city breaks to outdoor adventures.

Main Regions for Shoulder (Sweet Spot) Season):

Europe (Glorious Spring / Early Summer): Enjoy warm, sunny weather and fewer crowds in Mediterranean Europe, or explore vibrant cities and gardens in Western Europe. Central and Northern Europe offer comfortable temperatures for city breaks.

North America (Lovely Spring / Early Summer): Most of the USA and Southern Canada experience warm, sunny weather perfect for outdoor activities and national parks before school holidays.

Asia (Peak Cherry Blossom / Pleasant Spring / Early Dry Season): Experience peak cherry blossom season in Japan and South Korea (book ahead due to crowds). China offers pleasant temperatures for historical sites. Southeast Asia’s Bali and Northern/Central Vietnam enter their dry season.

Middle East & North Africa (Warm but Manageable): Warm and sunny, ideal for exploring ancient sites in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and more before summer heat.

Africa (Shoulder Safari / Southern Africa Autumn): Southern Africa is excellent for safaris as it transitions to the dry season, with milder temperatures. Mauritius and Seychelles offer cooler, drier beach conditions.

South America (Autumn / Early Winter Dry Season): Autumn brings cooler, drier weather to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, perfect for city exploration and trekking.

Oceania (Autumn): Southern Australia and New Zealand offer cool, crisp autumn weather and stunning fall foliage, great for scenic drives and hiking.