Where to Go on Holiday: Our Seasonal Travel Guide

The ultimate dilemma when planning a luxury holiday is choosing where to go and when.

From chasing the Big Five on an exciting African safari to hiking across the rolling landscapes of South America to bathing in the sun in the South Pacific islands, each season brings endless opportunities for adventure.

With the expert advice of our travel specialists, most of whom have visited extensively or even lived in these destinations, we have created a guide on the top holiday destinations throughout the year.

For a more detailed list of when to visit some of our holiday destinations, discover our best places to travel by month guide below.

In the months of March, April and May, the weather starts to warm up and nature begins to bloom across many of our holiday destinations.

– For wine connoisseurs: Spring is the perfect time to explore the rolling landscapes and world-class wineries of Chile and Argentina.

– For wildlife enthusiasts: In the spring season, the Galapagos Islands are alive with mating seabirds, playful sea lions and some of the best snorkelling excursions in the Americas.

– For an African safari: The first signs of the floods in the Okavango Delta begin in spring and Botswana transforms into a wildlife-rich paradise.

– For a beach holiday: Spring is one of the best times to enjoy the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean islands before the crowds arrive.

– For a cultural escape: Bhutan and Uzbekistan offer the ideal mix of cultural intrigue and spectacular Himalayan or Silk Road scenery in the spring months.

– For a tiger adventure: Before the heat of summer sets in, the spring months promise the perfect conditions for tiger spotting in India’s national parks.

The weather is usually better in most of our holiday destinations during the summer months of June, July and August. This is ideal if you are looking for exciting outdoor adventures and extraordinary wildlife encounters on your luxury holiday.

– For an African safari: One of the best places to see in the summer months would be Kenya‘s Maasai Mara. Here, you will have the chance to witness one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife migrations, the Great Migration.

– For the wildlife enthusiasts: The Brazilian Pantanal enters its dry season in our summer months, which makes jaguar sightings along the riverbanks more frequent.

– For a bucket list holiday: A cruise of Svalbard in the Arctic during the summer promises towering glaciers, fascinating Inuit villages and incredible polar bear sightings.

– For a tropical escape: The months of June, July and August are ideal for island-hopping inIndonesia or even exploring Borneo’s ancient rainforests.

– For a beach and culture holiday: Sri Lanka’s east coast is one of the best countries to visit between June and August with endless golden-sand beaches and a rich cultural heritage waiting to be discovered.

– For a classic European summer holiday: The historic charm, delicious cuisine and spectacular coastlines of Italy, in particular Sardinia and Sicily, is one of the best places to visit if you wish to stay in Europe for your luxury summer holiday.

The months of September, October and November are ideal for those who are seeking cooler temperatures after the summer heat.

– For a hiking holiday: Autumn is one of the best times of year to trek along the ancient Inca trails and explore the Colca Canyon of Peru.

– For a history and culture holiday: In late October to early November, Mexico comes alive with the colourful celebrations of Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead. If you are looking to travel through time, Egypt, Oman or Jordan are some of the best places to go on holiday; embark on a Nile cruise, a road trip through Oman’s rugged mountains or explore Petra and Wadi Rum.

– For a scenic holiday: The ancient temples and mountain landscapes of both Bhutan and Uzbekistan are beautiful in the autumn months, and of course, if you are looking to see some of the most spectacular autumn foliage in the world, consider planning a luxury holiday to see the gardens and temples of Japan become blanketed by red and golden leaves.

– For a European escape: The Mediterranean islands of Sardinia and Sicily in Italy are still warm and wonderfully peaceful during the autumn months.

– For an idyllic beach holiday: As one of the best places to visit in the world, the beautiful beaches and warm waters of the South Pacific Islands are particularly spectacular in September and October.

From icy landscapes to warm beaches, the winter months of December, January and February are full of contrasts.

– For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: With the long daylight hours, the dramatic icebergs and bustling penguin colonies of Antarctica are at their most accessible during the winter months.

– For a spectacular wildlife holiday: Tanzania’s southern Serengeti welcomes the wondrous calving season in February, where you can watch thousands of wildebeest being born and the surrounding predators spring into action.

– For a holiday that has it all: From the beautiful sand beaches of Cape Town to incredible wine tours in the Winelands to exciting whale-watching in Hermanus, a holiday to South Africa has something for everyone.

– For a tropical escape: The winter months are ideal for planning a holiday to Sri Lanka to explore the country’s rolling tea plantations, ancient archaeological sites and towering tropical jungle.

– For a history and culture holiday: The Mayan temples, colonial towns and lush jungles of Guatemala and Belize are ideal holiday destinations for those who are looking to immerse themselves in history.

– For a New Year’s holiday: Ring in the New Year down under on the golden beaches of Australia before exploring New Zealand’s spectacular landscapes.

On one of our tailor-made trips, you can pick and choose exactly what you want to see and do. To start planning your luxury holidays, honeymoons or family getaways, speak to our travel specialists on +44 (0) 2039 933538 or make an online enquiry.