Best Places TO GO in APRIL

ASIA

Japan

  • KAMALAYA/ KOH SAMUI, Thailand (Thai New Year celebration (Songkran), Pleasant weather, Shoulder season, Fewer crowds).

 

  • KAWASAKI, Japan (Beginning of the peak tourist season, Return of Kanamara Matsuri or ‘penis’ festival, Cherry blossom season).

 

  • VIETNAM (One of the best time to visit from March to April as well as September to November, Peak tourist season till June, Comfortable weather, Halong Bay , Cat Ba Island hiking trail, Mekong delta cruise, Ngo Dong River, Phong Nha National park, Hang Son Doong – world’s largest cave(UNESCO), Cat Tien National Park, Wildlife spotting, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Buon Ma Thuot waterfalls, Temples).

 

  • SHANGHAI/ GUANGXI and YUNNAN provinces,China ( Dry season, Mild temperatures, Peak tourist season, Pudong area, Reed Flute Cave near Guilin, Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund, City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, China Art Museum, Ancient limestone cave famed for its vast quantity of different types rock formation that rises from the floor of a cave, Tiger Leaping Gorge to hike, Lujiazui skyline, Nightlife, Zhangjiajie – Flouting mountain/ Avatar Mountains (5 hours by plane or 1 day by train) October – mid-November and April are the best to go there, Zhangjiajie Bridge (260 m) – the world’d tallest breathtaking glass bridge that has world’s highest bungy jump, Good time to visit would be September -November and March – May).

 

  • BEIJING, China ( Mild temperatures, Before the peak tourist season in June – August, March to May as well as September to October could be considered as the best climate months full of colours and comfortable weather, The Great Wall, Forbidden City – Imperial Palace, Jingshan Park,  Temple of Heaven, 1 day Terracotta Warriors tour from Beijing – Basically form Beijing to Xi’an City of Shaanxi Province that can be reached by overnight train or by plane (2 hours), Beijing duck and other dishes of Jing cuisine/ Mandarin cuisine). 

 

  • MALDIVES (Pleasant temperatures, White beaches with emerald crystal clear waters,  Luxurious overwater bungalows, Water sports destination -swimming, fishing, diving, snorkeling, water-skiing, After the peak season, Better deals on accommodations). More on visa related stuff.

 

  • BORNEO, Indonesia (Before the Peak tourist season, One of the World’s largest island, Tropical area- Rafflesia arnoldii- moster flower, Wildlife spotting: Orangutang, elephants, tigers, rhinos, etc., The best time to see orangutang in the wild, Lankayan Island where turtles can be seen more in June-September, Surfing and diving destination (good time to dive till December and consider July-August for best visibility), 11,000 species of flowering plants, Highest mountain-Mount Kinabalu).

 

  • BALI , Indonesia (Beginning of April less tourists, Lower prices, Beautiful beaches – Kuta Beach, Surfing, Meditation and yoga enthusiasts place, Coral reefs, Rice terraces, Bali Safari and Marine Park, Bunut Bolong (banyan tree), Ganesha Park, Bukit Peninsula, Mount Batur vulcano – climbing and hiking, Ancient temples, Goa Gajah Cave). About Indonesia travel experience as whole. 

 

  • NEPAL (After the winter season temperatures January- February, Peak tourist season till June, 10 highest mountains in the world, World’s highest mountain peak – Mount Everest (best time to climb is from March to May and from September to November), Annapurna, Gautama Buddha – Lumbini, Pristine glaciers, Traditional festivals, Hiking , One of the best white water rafting, Golden trio sightseeing –  Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara, Panoramic Flight Over the Himalayas, Tibet region, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini Peace Park, March – May is also ideal for trekking and exploring nature, Vibrant culture, Traditional tasty food some acquired from Tibetans, Peak tourist season in Autumn (September – November) and Spring (March -May)). Not the recent updated info (2021) but still tells a lot about the country itself. 

 

  • SOUTH KOREA(Nice weather, Before the peak tourist season, Bamboo Festival, Boseong Green Tea Festival, Seoul’s palaces, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun market, Cheonggyecheon stream, N Seoul Tower hiking, Seoul Nori Madang, Seoul Grand Park, Lotte World and Everland theme parks, Good time to visit April – June and September -November, Peak tourist season is June -July).

 

  • NORTH KOREA (Spring and Autumn the best to travel to that ‘closed’ country – Korean guides are provided to all visitors as its illegal to travel outside designated tour areas (South Koreans and journalists are routinely denied), Tower of the Juche Idea, Demilitarized Zone, Pyongyang Metro , Kim Il-sung Square, Mansudae Grand Monument, Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum, Rungrado May Day Stadium, Kim Il Sung Stadium). Any possible guides to know, blog’s suggestions how to behave. 

EUROPE

The Palace of Knossos, Crete, Greece

  • AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (King’s Day celebration, Tulip Festival, Beginning of the peak tourist season). More info, (visa)

 

  • VIENNA, Austria ( Mild weather and mild crowds, Shoulder season – in between peak and off-peak tourist season, Big food festival in May, Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens, Belvedere Palace, World-Class Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Hundertwasser museum, MuseumsQuartier). Brief info or here

 

  • SANTORINI, Greece (Fabulous seascape of Aegean Sea, Submerged volcano, The lagoon-like waters, Boutari Winery, The Ancient Minoan town of Akrotiri, Night life, Red beach, Pleasant warm weather, Before the peak season, Better prices). Few guides , additional, and here

 

  • GREECE (Off-peak season and less expensive till mid-June , Blue-domed churches, Santorini beaches, White Beach, Eros Beach, Dark volcanic sandy, Milos Island, Pindos mountains to watch bears and wolves). Some greek travel cool ideas, and about Athens

 

  • CRETE (Beginning of April less tourists, Lower prices, Ancient sites and Heraklion Archaeological Museum – Ideon Cave(birthplace of Zeus), housing Minoan artifacts and The Palace of Knossos, Bronze Age settlement, Magnificent beaches – at Elafonisi to the White Mountains, Atmospheric old towns and villages – Chania, Hiking trails at Samaria Gorge, Delicious cuisine). More info or here

 

  • BARCELONA, Spain (Pleasant weather, Shoulder tourist season till June, Many summer festivals and carnivals, One of the best time to visit April – May before the tourists cram beaches across Spain, 4,5 km of coastline, Beautiful beaches: Barceloneta, Bogatell, Mar Bella, and Nova Icaria, Architecture of Antoni Gaudi: Sagrada Familia, Casa Milà or known as La Pedrera (“The stone quarry”),Casa Batlló, and more, Art museums: Museo Picasso, The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Hospital de Sant Pau (UNESCO), Park Güell, Parc Natural de Collserola, Bunkers del Carmel, Santa Maria del Mar church, In October city usually experience heavy rains, Shoulder season is in March – May, September – October and off-peak tourist season is in November – February(chilly weather but carnivals and fun events are still in its full pace)). About  Spain more, nomad info, and  additional what can cost you there.

 

  • ROME, Italy ( Warm sunny weather, Before the peak tourist season in June- August,  Fewer tourist and cheaper prices from October – April (colder but rarely goes below 5°C/ 41°F,  Shoulder season April -June as well as September -October, Colosseum, St Peter’s Square, St. Peter’s Basilica,  The Pantheon ,Trevi Fountain, Sistine Chapel, In August entire city takes off for vacation during). More info and here some fun suggestions.

 

  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark (Mild spring weather, Beginning of April less tourists, Lower prices, Tivoli Gardens, Canals, Kongens Have – Rosenborg Castle Gardens, Christiansborg Palace, National Museum of Denmark, The National Gallery of Denmark, Nyhavn Harbor, Red Square, The Round Tower, Den Bla Planet, Amalienborg Castle, Cycling culture and tasty cuisine). More info: Directly what to do in the city.

 

  • BELGIUM (Pleasant warm weather, Before the peak tourist season July – August, Fewer tourist, Cheaper and better deals on accommodation, Grand Place, Canals and Belfry of Bruges, Cathedral of Saint Bavo, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Delicious chocolates and beer, Best time to visit April -June and September – October – great weather to explore the nature). Marking top places to see.

 

  • GERMANY( One of the best time to travel May – September, Pleasant warm temperatures 19°C /66.2°F,  Shoulder season, Before the tourist crowds got thicker and airfare/ accommodation prices went up (June – August) ,Snow-free alpine trails, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s Museum Island, Neuschwanstein Castle (Southwest Bavaria), Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Kölner Dom, The Black Forest, Miniatur Wunderland and the Historic Port of Hamburg,  Rhine Valley, Munich’s Marienplatz , Munich’s English Garden, Traditional food and beer, Nightlife). What is ‘officially’ recomended.

 

  • HARZ MOUNTAINS, Germany ( Mount Brocken – the highest peak in northern Germany, The Harz National Park (247 square kilometres),  Mountains’ surrounding landscape, Outdoor activities : Dog tours, tubing, snowboarding, skiing and skating on the lake!  Walpurgisnacht (May Day’s eve) celebrations on 30th of April). How to reach info, or what things to do (other).

 

  • CANARY ISLANDS, Spain (Mild summer temperatures, Jardín de Cactus,  Volcanic landscape, Timanfaya National Park, Famara beach, Outside activities,  Scuba diving through the art park Museo Atlántico, Sailing, Surfing,  Climbing a volcano, Low tourist season, Better and cheaper deals on hotels/accommodations). More info in Spanish way 😄.

 

  • CORSICA, France (Comfortable weather, Sunshine guaranteed, Fewer tourists before the peak tourist season from July-August, Spring (April – May) and Autumn (September – October ) have less tourists, Gorgeous landscape, Mountainous area, Pristine white-sand beaches surrounded by crystal clear Mediterranean blue waters, Scandola Nature Reserve, Palombaggia, Porragia Island, Bonifacio Citadel, Désert des Agriates). Focus on blog’s suggestions compare to other official guides.

 

  • ICELAND (Warm temperatures, Off-peak tourist season till April, One of the best time to visit for the Northern Lights, Blue Lagoon, Landscape full of volcanoes, geysers, hot springs and lava fields, Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull national parks, Dynjandi Waterfall, Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, Vikings land, Rauðasandur Beach, Asbyrgi Canyon, Lower prices and better deals on flights and accommodation). To know for visit, and some visa info to know.

 

  • IRELAND ( Peak tourist season June-August, Best time to visit March – May and September – November for milder weather and smaller crowds, Cobh’s colourful architecture, Guinness Storehouse, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Sligo Abbey and Strandhill Beach, Killarney National Park, Music festivals). Info regarding events, updates on best places, top rated, blog’s recom., and visa to remember.

MIDDLE EAST

Antalya, Turkey

 

  • TURKEY ( Best time to visit March – May and mid-September – mid-November, Before the summer peak tourist season (June – August) , Pleasant warm weather, Less tourists, Room rates and airfare are average, Rich culture and history, Istanbul city, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ephesus, Paraglide above Ölüdeniz , Bodrum, Wildlife spotting: Sea Turtles in Dalyan, Mount Nemrut, Finest cuisine, Grand Bazaar, Top beach destination –  Blue Lagoon (Ölüdeniz), Kabak Beach (Fethiye), Mermerli Beach (Antalya), Icmeler Beach (Marmaris), Cleopatra Beach (Alanya), Patara Beach (Gelemiş), Kaputaş Beach (Kas), Cirali Beach and more)

 

  • AMMAN/PETRA, Jordan (Pleasant Spring weather till July, Comfortable warm temperatures between 17°C/62°F and 37°C/ 98°F, Peak tourist season till May and from September till November, The lost city of Petra -famous archaeological site in southwestern desert, Red Rose City (UNESCO), Nabataean rock-cut temple/tombs, Dead Sea, Holy month of Ramadan starts in approx.mid of April till mid of May – smoking, eating, and drinking in public is prohibited during the hours of daylight but most restaurants, hotels and tourist attractions will still be open, Another peak tourist season from September till December)

 

  • TEL AVIV/JAFFA/JERYSALEM, Israel (Pleasant temperatures and affordable prices,  Israel’s financial hub,  Bauhaus architecture, Beaches, Holy Land, Old City (Jaffa/)Jerusalem , Dome of the Rock shrine, Historic Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Church of the Holy Sepulchre) 

AFRICA

Cairo, Egypt 

 

  • MALAWI (Start of the dry season,  Lake Malawi, named as “Warm Heart of Africa” for its friendliness nation, Mulanje Mountain, Likoma Island, Domwe Island, Beaches, Kayaking Snorkelling, Liwonde National Park, Kasungu National Park, Nyika National Park, Karonga, Nkhotakota, Nkhata Bay, Ilala Ferry,  Town of Dedza, Wildlife spotting: elephants, hippos, antelopes, crocodiles and birds) 

 

  • ZAMBIA (Start of the dry season, South Luangwa National Park, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zimbabwe on the south, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Less tourists and Off-peak season prices till June, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • ZIMBABWE (Start of the dry season, Victoria waterfalls (Seven Natural Wonders of the World) sharing with Zambia on the north, Lake Kariba to spot Big Five animals – lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, Morning Safaris and Wildlife spotting: leopards/ elephants/ giraffes, Less tourists and Off-peak season prices till June, Cool dry season is May – August, Hot dry season is September to November)

 

  • BOTSWANA (Off-peak tourist season, Wet and green season till May, Hot summer weather 32°C/ 89°F, 550 species of birds (November to March – best for birdwatching), Safari park, Kalahari Desert, Okavango Delta for big 5 – rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, Chobe River’s amazing sunsets, Chobe National park, Nxai Pan and Makgadikgadi Pans National Parks, Moremi Game Reserve, Lodges and camps)

 

  • MARRAKESH/HIGH ATLAS, Morocco (Pleasant weather, One of the best months to visit till May, Shoulder season till May which is considered as the low tourist season, El Badi Palace, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Jemaa el-Fna sunsets, Maison Tiskiwin, Dar Si Said, The mellah – the old Jewish Quarter, The Marrakech Museum, Ali Ben Youssef Madrasa, Central courtyard, Majorelle Garden at former home of Yves Saint Laurent, Rue Errachidia and Bab Doukkala impressive neighbourhoods, Open air markets -The central souks, Mint tea, Rock climbing, Ski mountaineering, Mountain biking, Morocco’s Toubkal National Park)

 

  • FES, Morocco (Best to visit is mid-March – May or September – October, November – February is off peak season season – for budget travelers, Authentic experience, Less chaotic than other cities of Morocco, Narrow streets make it look like a maze – can get lost easily in that cultural surroundings, World’s oldest university – the University of al-Qarawiyyin, “Ancient walled city”creation in the Middle Ages, Colourful, Medersa Bou Inania, Medersa el-Attarine, Fes el Bali, Bab Bou Jeloud, World-famous tanneries – Chouara tannery (oldest leather tannery in the world), Carpets, Traditional tasty cuisine)

 

  • CAIRO, Egypt (Pleasant warm weather, Fewer crowds, Low hotel rates, Shoulder season till May – in between the peak and off-peak tourist season, Pyramids of Giza, Al-Azhar Mosque, To see Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo), Saqqara and Dahshur,Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Nile River, Egyptian Museum, Ain Sukhna beach with many luxurious holiday resorts and restaurants – only 2 hours drive away from the city)

 

  • SEYCHELLES ISLAND (115 Islands, Warm weather between the hot and humid, Before the peak tourist season, From April to September can find better deals on accommodation)

 

  • MADAGASCAR (Beginning of the Dry Season till October, Wildlife spotting, Rainforest treks, Humpback whales (migration in July), Lemurs, Walk through the impressive Avenue of the Baobabs)

NORTH AMERICA

Key West, FL, USA

  • YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WY, USA (April till May before the peak season, Landscapes and wildlife, Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful Geyser, Morning Glory Pool, Grand Canyon Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Hayden Valley, Yellowstone Lake, Norris and Upper Geyser Basin, West Thumb Geyser Basin, Boiling River)

 

  • GRAND CANYON, AZ, USA (March till May before the peak season, pleasant temperatures,Viewpoints on the Canyon, Canyon Village, Canyon Skywalk, Colorado River rafting, North Kaibab Trail, Rim Trail, Havasupai Falls)

 

  • COACHELA, CA, USA (Music festival, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Shields Date Garden, Bump and Grind Trail, Night Adventures, 2 hours away from Los Angeles by car)

 

  • NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA (Comfortably cool weather, Celebrations are at full blast, Entertainment and Nightlife of Bourbon and Frenchman streets, French Quarter, Live music, The Cabildo, Museums)

 

  • KEY WEST, FL , USA (Pleasant weather, Peak tourist season December -February, March to May also is a peak tourist season but sees a fewer crowds, Number of amazing Festivals, Watersports, Nightlife, Amazing beaches, Conch-style architechture, Dry Tortugas National Park, Key West Aquarium, El Meson de Pepe, Old Town Trolley, Truman Little White House)

 

  • OAHU/HONOLULU/ WAIALUA/KAUAI, HI,USA (Good prices, Pleasant weather after wet season, Volcanoes National Park, Haleakala’s sunrise, Helicopter tour, Pearl Harbor’s history, Surfing destination, One of the best skydiving destination, Cultural food, Shopping, Many other attractions)

 

  • MEXICO CITY, Mexico (Dry and peak season December – April, Cold months – December – February but if you can call it cold (28°C/82°F degrees in average ), 30 active volcanos, World-class museums, Cultural Markets, Parks, Hiking through the Mayan ruins and jungles, Mountain biking,  Low season – the day after Easter till mid-December, Hot and wet season from May – October) 

 

  • CUBA(Comfortable weather, Fascinating architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, International Cuba Dance Festival)

THE CARIBBEAN

Mayaro, Trinidad and Tobago

 

  • BAHAMAS, Caribbean (Dry season, Comfortable warm weather 25°C /77°F, Inagua National Park, Pink flamingos, Blue Lagoon Island, White and pink sand beaches, Turquoise waters, Amazing scuba diving and snorkeling,  Exuma swimming pigs, Cheapest time to visit is August – October (highest risk of hurricane activity), Garden of the Groves, Good time to visit is generally mid-December to May)

 

  • BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS(BVI) / US VIRGIN ISLANDS (USVI)( Mild weather ranges between 22°C (71°F) – 17°C (62°F), BVI have 4 main Islands whereas USVI have 3 main Islands, Outdoor activities, Great place for sailing and yachting, Diving, Brilliant white-sand beaches, Island hoping -need passport if travel to both BVI and USVI, Sage Mountain National Park (BVI), Shoulder season, Fewer tourists, After the peak tourist season, Better deals on accommodation/ flight tickets till November,  St. Thomas island is cheaper to live on than St. John (USVI))

 

  • TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO (Perhaps the best Caribbean destination to explore the nature, Best time to visit is January – May – dry season brings clear sky and comfortable warm weather, June-December is a wet season – cheaper hotel/ flight tickets prices, Possible peak tourist season in March – August – turtle-nesting season, Maracas Bay, Pigeon Point, Englishman’s Bay, Over 470 species of birds, Over 600 tropical butterflies, Eco-adventures, More than 100 of rivers and waterfalls)

SOUTH AMERICA

Las Cruces, Chile

 

  • CHILE  ( Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Zapallar town and its beaches, Concón and its 3 beautiful beaches ,Town of La Serena, Staning landscape of Caleta Cóndor Beach, Valparaíso, Swimming, surfing and sunbathing in Reñaca (water here is cold, better to cool off after hot summer days))

 

  • SANTIAGO, Chile (Best time to visit September – November and March – May, Shoulder season, Valle Nevado, Sky Costanera, Palacio de La Moneda, Cajon del Maipo, San Cristobal Hill, Metropolitan Park, Hill-park Cerro Santa Lucia, Gorgeous beaches- Bahia Inglesa(Caldera, Atacama), Playa La Piscina beach, and more)

 

  • GALAPAGOS ISLANDS (Off-peak season starts February – May, Fewer tourists, More accommodation choices, Unique wildlife spotting, Best place to get away from the city life, Floreana’s green beaches and red beaches of Rabida, Transparent blue waters, Island hoping, Surfing and diving paradise)

 

  • KUELAP, Northern Peru (Old culture -Chacapoyas city, Exceptional hiking trails)

 

  • LA PAZ, Bolivia (Pleasant warm weather, The cheapest time to visit, One of the best time to visit nature wonders, Smoking volcanoes, Flamingo-flecked red lagoon/ deserts, Salar de Uyuni – world’s largest salt flat that looms out of the salt and translates into the world’s largest mirror (about 8 hours away from La Paz by bus and 1 hour away by plane) visit December to April to see the mirror effect and May to November if you want to see it dry, Mount Tunupa, Ollague – active volcano, Salt hotel, Valle de la Luna– rock formations, The highest golf tournament course in the world – La Paz Golf Club, Plaza San Francisco, Calle Jaen street, Massive cable car system – Mi Teleferico, Plaza Murillo, Mercado Rodriguez food market, Calle Sagarnaga and Linares tourist market, Nightlife, Cholitas Wrestling)

CENTRAL AMERICA

Antigua, Guatemala

  • ANTIGUA, Guatemala (Alfombras– cultural colourful sawdust, End of the dry season and before the wet season begins, Peak season in December -March, Warm weather 25°C/77°F and 33°C/91°F, In Tikal region of Guatemala good time to enjoy watching wildlife after the winter  winter rush of many tourists, Spider monkeys, Mayan ruin, city of Antigua(UNESCO), Rio Dulce/ Sweet river, Parque Central Quetzaltenango, Volcan Pacaya, Volcanic landscape, Chichicastenango market, Wet season in May – October)

 

  • PANAMA (Warm summer weather, Dry season ,Islas Secas archipelago, Panama Jazz Festival, Caribbean coast’s San Blas Islands, Panama Canal, Surfing, Diving, Fishing, Climbing , Ziplining, Hiking, Diverse water and extreme activities, Pearl Islands, Volcan Baru, Bocas Del Toro beaches, Sunset Coast, Casco Viejo streets, Rich nature and wildlife, Soberania National Park, Peak tourist season till May)

OCEANIA

Tongariro National Park, New Zealand 

 

  • NEW ZEALAND (Off-peak tourist season April – May, Comfortable mild temperatures, City sightseeing,  48 volcanic cones, Unique wildlife, UNESCO World Heritage sites – Te Wahipounamu, Tongariro National Park, and the Subantarctic Islands, Skydiving and other extreme sports at Fox Glacier in Westland Tai Poutini National Park (New Zealand South Island’s west coast))

PEAK SEASON: Belize, Cambodia, Canada, Costa Rica  France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, Malaysia, Netherlands.