Wednesday, January 13, 2016

The Best Destinations to Visit in Spring

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

Springtime differs around the world, and many popular destinations see a decrease in tourism between the summer and winter peak seasons, meaning you can enjoy mild temperatures along with lower rates and less crowds.

Check out these amazing destinations to visit in the spring!

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

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– – Cartagena – –

  • Visit Mid-March

The flamboyant, Columbian coastal city of Cartagena is one of the best in South America in terms of nightlife and historical artifacts. The prominent writer, Gabriel García Márquez, spoke lovingly of the city’s colonial architecture, open-air cafés, delicate blossoms, and horse-drawn carriages.

If you’re aiming to visit in spring, be sure to aim for mid-March to catch screenings at the Cartagena International Film Festival!

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

– – Bali – –

  • Visit in March

March heralds the start of Bali’s dry season and the Balinese New Year (Galungan), beginning March 12. Celebrations usually last a few weeks, culminating in Nyepi, the day of silence on March 31.

From exotic jungles, spa-like bungalows, to intimate beaches, Bali has a lot to offer very kind of traveler!

Read Next: The Solo Female Traveler’s Guide to Bali

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

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– – Fiji – – 

  • Visit April – May

It’s all about the water in Fiji, where divers come from all over the world to explore the deep waters near Taveuni. The waters here are world-class, comparable to those in Thailand or the Great Barrier Reef.

Snorkel with manta rays in the Yasawas, game fish for the big mahi mahi, or brush up on your skills in wake-boarding. If you fancy the calmer sides of life, simply recline on the beach or in a hammock under softly swaying coconut trees.

Fiji is also home to colorful Hindu temples, thick tropical jungles, and natural mud pools.

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

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– – Japan – –

  • Visit March – May

Springtime in Japan means cherry blossoms and lively festivals. The viewing of cherry blossoms, or sakura, is so popular that the Japanese have a separate word for it, hanami.

From mid-March to early May, families will gather outside in parks for picnics and people come from all over the world to see the blossoms!

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

– – Los Cabos, Mexico – –

  • Visit April – June

Los Cabos is heaven for the spring-breaker: think endless bar crawls, spectacular coastal scenery, and whale-sightings in the Sea of Cortez in the spring. The area is actually two cities: sophisticated San José del Cabo and beach-going Cabos San Lucas.

Travelers to Cabo are sure to find an endless supply of tasty tequila, high-rise resorts and ritzy shopping!

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

– – New Zealand – – 

  • Visit March – May

March to May in New Zealand is actually harvest time, which makes it a perfect destination for wine connoisseurs.

Take a drive down to the celebrated Central Otago wine region on the South Island, to experience beautiful landscape and world-class pinot noir. 

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

– – Costa Rica – –

  • Visit January – April

Springtime is in-between rainy season in Costa Rica, making it the perfect season to explore its cloud forests and mangrove swamps. Despite an influx of tourists in recent years, it also manages to stay quite affordable.

This is a country made for the adventurer- don’t miss the plentiful picturesque waterfalls, lush jungles, volcanic hot springs, and turtle beaches.

Read Next: The Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking in Central America

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

– – Thailand – –

  • Visit January – March

Thailand lures thousands of visitors each year with its crystalline waters, vibrant parties, and food to die for. Explore chaotic Bangkok and its glittering temples, or head south to the tropical beaches and dive with whale sharks off Ko Tao.

Add in friendly locals, cheap prices, and wild northern jungles, and you have yourself an unforgettable vacation!

Read Next: The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Thailand

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

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– – Santorini – – 

  • Visit April – June

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a lovelier Old World landscape than Santorini. With its bleach-white houses and blue-domed churches, Santorini is a picture-perfection destination to spend your spring.

Highlights include gorgeous seascapes, prehistoric Akrotíri ruins, black sands at Perissa, and a few choice wineries.

You’ll also find the blue caldera where The Lost City of Atlantis was said to have stood!

Read Next: The Ultimate Guide to Traveling the Greek Islands

Best Destinations to Visit in the Spring

– – Stockholm – –

  • Visit March – May

The cosmopolitan Swedish city draws visitors on account to its beautiful old town and mild temperatures year-round.

Located between fourteen islands, the city has been called the “Venice of the North,” complete with canals and bridges galore. It’s no wonder that one of the best ways to see it is by ferry—hop on a boat for a day through the beautiful waterways!

Read Next: Stockholm Travel Tips

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