{"id":151,"date":"2024-03-10T15:53:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T15:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holiday-abroad.com\/?p=151"},"modified":"2024-03-10T16:11:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-10T16:11:04","slug":"best-countries-to-travel-to-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holiday-abroad.com\/?p=151","title":{"rendered":"Best countries to travel to in May"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"151\" class=\"elementor elementor-151\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7da844 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e7da844\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdf3f63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdf3f63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 11-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>There may be a number of reasons why you are considering a <strong>holiday abroad<\/strong> in\u00a0<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">May. It could be that it is the only time you can take your annual leave, or maybe the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\">children have time off from school or college then. Or maybe you are tempted by the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align); font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>lower prices of flights<\/strong> and <strong>accommodation<\/strong> before the start of the summer season.<\/span><\/p><p>Whatever the reasons are, you will be glad to know that there are some great <strong>travel<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>destinations<\/strong> that have a lot to offer in May. Without further ado, here are our top<\/p><p>choices for a <strong>holiday abroad<\/strong> in May:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Crete or Athens, Greece<\/h3><p>If you like warm weather, but not too warm, you don\u2019t want to be <strong>travelling to Greece<\/strong><\/p><p>in the peak of summer, with August temperatures often exceeding 40\u00b0C. Incidentally,<\/p><p>the summer months inevitably mean crowds of tourists, tightly-packed <strong>beaches<\/strong>, and<\/p><p>the potential for inflated prices. Visiting in May, just before the start of the busy<\/p><p>season, means that you can enjoy temperatures of 24-25\u00b0C in the southern parts<\/p><p>such as <strong>Crete<\/strong> and <strong>Athens<\/strong>. Rain will be very unlikely here at this time of the year, and<\/p><p>you will enjoy 14 hours of daylight every day. <strong>Greece<\/strong> has something to offer to<\/p><p>anyone \u2013 outstanding <strong>paradise beaches<\/strong>, high-quality <strong>accommodation<\/strong> with swimming<\/p><p>pools, delicious <strong>local cuisine<\/strong>, and endless opportunities for <strong>sightseeing<\/strong> and<\/p><p>experiencing the country\u2019s long and rich history and traditions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Hokkaido, Japan<\/h3><p>If you are thinking about venturing further afield for your <strong>holiday abroad<\/strong>, <strong>Hokkaido<\/strong> in<\/p><p><strong>Japan<\/strong> might be a good bet. You might be thinking that the best time to visit <strong>Japan<\/strong> is<\/p><p>April, when the famous <strong>cherry trees blossom<\/strong>, however, it is a little-known fact that<\/p><p>they blossom a month later in <strong>Hokkaido<\/strong>. There are several parks in <strong>Hokkaido<\/strong> where<\/p><p>you can observe the cherry-blossom trees. For example, <strong>Sapporo\u2019s Moerenuma<\/strong><\/p><p>The <strong>park<\/strong> has about 1,900 trees. Alternatively, you can visit Hakodate <strong>Park<\/strong>, where you<\/p><p>can see the trees with the <strong>sea<\/strong> in the background. <strong>Hokkaido<\/strong> is one of the best places<\/p><p>to experience the <strong>Japanese tradition<\/strong> of beholding the beauty of <strong>flowers<\/strong> known as<\/p><p>Hanami. Temperatures in <strong>Hokkaido<\/strong> in May are between 14-18\u00b0C, and light rain is<\/p><p>possible but should not affect your time there too much.<\/p><h3>Paris, France<\/h3><p>While there is no need to point out everything you can do in <strong>Paris<\/strong>, it is important to<\/p><p>mention that <strong>traveling<\/strong> there in May is a really good idea. By this time, the weather<\/p><p>has turned mild and temperate, with threes and gardens blossoming everywhere.<\/p><p>The <strong>Musical Gardens<\/strong> and the Great <strong>Musical Waters<\/strong> at the <strong>Palace of Versailles<\/strong> are<\/p><p>in full swing, and you can expect temperatures of up to 20\u00b0C. You might see some<\/p><p>rain, but with so many indoor activities to choose from that should not affect your trip<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>negatively. The busy season in Paris is in July and August, so the attractions will be<\/p><p>less crowded and queues will go faster.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Malta<\/h3><p><strong>Malta<\/strong> does not always spring to mind when considering a holiday abroad, however<\/p><p>the country has a lot to offer. The island has a rich history and a number of<\/p><p><strong>sightseeing attractions<\/strong>. The cuisine will not fall short of what you would expect from<\/p><p>the <strong>Mediterranean<\/strong>, and if you like seafood you will not be disappointed. <strong>Shopping in<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Malta<\/strong> can also be a great experience, with a number of designer brands having<\/p><p>made their way into the country in recent years. And, of course, be sure to pack your<\/p><p><strong>beach<\/strong>-going gear \u2013 while the average temperatures in May are between 19-24\u00b0C,<\/p><p>highs of 28\u00b0C are not uncommon and are perfect for lazing around the <strong>pool<\/strong> or<\/p><p>visiting the country\u2019s gorgeous <strong>beaches<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Seychelles<\/h3><p>If you are in the market for a <strong>romantic getaway<\/strong>, an anniversary <strong>trip<\/strong>, or a <strong>holiday<\/strong><\/p><p>abroad for your <strong>honeymoon<\/strong>, you should definitely consider the <strong>Seychelles<\/strong>. It is a<\/p><p>magical place sporting pristine white-sand <strong>beaches<\/strong> and clear <strong>blue waters<\/strong>. There are<\/p><p>115 <strong>islands<\/strong> offering a range of activities besides <strong>beach<\/strong>-going. More <strong>adventurous<\/strong><\/p><p>travellers will want to go on hikes across the many rich <strong>national parks<\/strong>, and the<\/p><p>foodies will enjoy tasting the unique <strong>local cuisine<\/strong> (warning \u2013 could be spicy!). For<\/p><p>May, you can expect average temperatures of 28\u00b0C, however these can go up to<\/p><p>31\u00b0C. The great thing about the <strong>Seychelles<\/strong> is that the place stays warm overnight,<\/p><p>with temperatures of 25\u00b0C. Don\u2019t worry, your sleep won\u2019t be affected by excessive<\/p><p>heat as the majority of <strong>accommodation<\/strong> comes with air conditioning as standard. As<\/p><p>the high season in the <strong>Seychelles<\/strong> is in July, August, December, and January, you<\/p><p>can expect less crowds on the <strong>beaches<\/strong> and more <strong>affordable flights<\/strong> and<\/p><p><strong>accommodation<\/strong>. Some rain is possible, but the rain spells usually last for a short<\/p><p>period of time. All in all, a great place to visit in May!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4238f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4238f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There may be a number of reasons why you are considering a holiday abroad in\u00a0May. 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