Places to Visit in May

May is one of the most pleasant months all over the world.  Winter has not hit the Southern Hemisphere, while the North enjoys spring.  The Mediterranean is warm enough to get in the water, and the flowers are in full bloom. Also, May is thee perfect time to travel because the crowds are still smaller than the peak summer travel season.

Looking for something truly exotic?  Japan and Tahiti won’t disappoint.  Closer to home, there are some unbeatable resort and cruise offers to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Hawaii Vacation Package.

There are some fantastic deals on Mediterranean cruises in May.  It’s a great time to travel because the weather is cooler and famous cities like Barcelona, Rome and Athens are less crowded, so you will get more out of your visit. So soak up the festive spirit of Europe and enjoy wildflowers blooming.  If you have a passion for picturesque scenery, amazing architecture, delicious regional cuisine, fantastic local shopping, or simply exploring new and exciting destinations, Europe is the perfect vacation experience. Tauck Italy and France Vacations are booking up fast.

If you enjoy flowers, you will find lovely gardens in England and the Cotswolds, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent.  Perhaps take a river cruise or tour of Holland.

Speaking of river cruises, this is another wonderful choice for May.  River cruises offer the convenience and luxury of an ocean cruise combined with the in-depth land tour experience, plus the personal freedom unique to a river cruise. Step aboard. Unpack once. Explore, and enjoy.  For many travelers, a journey along the river is just the right pace for getting the lay of the land. Sitting on the top deck of a ship under brilliant blue skies, you gaze on fabled landscapes dotted with castles, villages, and vineyards. A flight of stairs down, and you have all the amenities of a modern hotel — restaurants, bars, lounges, fitness facilities, spas, internet access, and comfortable staterooms. Consider a cruise along the Moselle River, where you can enjoy Paris along with picturesque medieval castles, quaint hillside towns and wineries.  You can also cruise along the Seine River from Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches.

Want to stay closer to home?   The United States is filled with many beautiful National parks that come to life in the spring. See nature bursting with life on a national parks tour.  Guided walks offer the perfect opportunity for wildlife spotting. In addition, national parks are ideal places for river rafting, horseback riding, and hiking for the adventurous spirit. U.S. National Parks Waive Entrance Fees and Tips For Visiting the U.S. National Parks

Arches – Moab, UT – Over 2,000 natural sandstone arches and rock formations. Best seen in April and May.

Yellowstone – Yellowstone, WY – visit the famous geysers and hot springs

Yosemite – Yosemite, CA – exceptional beauty best seen in the late spring

Zion – Springdale, UT – towering cliffs and small narrow canyons – amazing plant life can be seen

The Alaska Cruise season starts in May, and the weather is mild, so it is the perfect time for an Alaska cruise for a unique outdoor adventure. For a more unexplored region, shows like the Frozen Planet on the Discovery Channel have brought a lot of interest in travel to the Arctic.  May offers an optimal amount of daylight and clear skies to see the Northern Lights and spotting polar bears and seals as the arctic snow begins to melt.  Celebrity Cruises offers 12 to 14-night cruises in May out of Amsterdam that cruise the Arctic Circle. G Adventures offers an 8-day trip called Realm of the Polar Bears for a close-up encounter with icebergs, glaciers, and the region’s plentiful wildlife.

With its spectacular scenery, interesting history, and recent economic boom, Panama and Peru are on the list of hottest travel destinations for many reasons. Panama has two oceans, 500 rivers, lush rainforests, and mountains offering breathtaking scenery and adventure. There is no shortage of beaches in Panama, bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. Aside from the Amazon basin, Panama boasts the largest rainforest in the Western Hemisphere. Panama’s most prominent landform is its mountain chain, stretching down the country’s center, forming the continental divide. These features and its tropical climate make Panama a paradise for nature lovers. Tauck tours offers an amazing Panama Canal and Costa Rica Westbound cruise.

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