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If you're looking for ideas for your next holiday then please browse our suggestions below. Each month, our travel experts have highlighted places to visit, so whenever you're looking to travel, you'll never be stuck for ideas! Click on the months below for ideas.

Travel in January to South Africa   Travel in February to Brazil   Travel in March to Costa Rica   Travel in April to Namibia   Travel in May to China   Travel in June to Botswana
Travel in July to Mongolia   Travel in August to Galapagos   Travel in September to Uganda   Travel in October to Jordan   Travel in November to Ethiopia   Travel in December to Antarctica



January











Cape Town, South Africa"Cape Town and the Garden Route are the places to be seen."

Albee

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Whale, Antarctica"This is the best month for whales in this pristine wilderness."

James

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Vietnam"Tet, (short for Tet Nguyen Dan, which means 'the first day') marks the end of the lunar calendar and the beginning of spring. It is the most important festival in the Vietnamese calendar and everyone takes to the streets and sets off fireworks to repel any evil spirits before the New Year begins. It is a wonderful opportunity to observe and learn about the various rituals associated with Tet, offering insight into Vietnamese culture and life."

Sally

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February











<br />Serengeti, Tanzania"The Serengeti wildebeest migration is one of the natural wildlife wonders of the world. Approximately 1.5 million wildebeest, numerous zebra and gazelle migrate over 1,800 miles from the Kenyan Masai Mara to the Serengeti, drawn by the promise of fertile plains. Watching the migration is an amazing natural spectacle."

Illona

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Rio de Janeiro"Need I say more."

James

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Laos and Cambodia"The festival of That Luang in Laos is the biggest festival of the year in Laos and not to be missed."

Sally

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March











Costa Rica "In the dry season and with pleasant temperatures, March is a good time to get the most out of this natural paradise."

Kate

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tiger, India"This is the best time for wildlife viewing. Due to the higher temperatures in previous months, water is scarce, forcing animals to venture from their cover and into view. The average temperature in the summer months is 29°C."

Charlie

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April











Ethiopia"Colourful Easter festivals make it a photogenic time of year to visit Ethiopia."

Justin

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Belize"With stunning underwater visibility and plenty of Whale Sharks at this time of year it would be foolish not to go!"

Kate

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Morocco"Cooler temperatures in April provide the perfect climate for exploring Morocco's ruins, tombs and mosques, trekking in the Atlas Mountains or camping on the fringes of the Sahara Desert. Temperatures during April are a warm and pleasant 24°C making it a great short-haul destination for the family over the Easter holidays."


Charlie

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May












Mozambique"Great diving."

Albee

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Galapagos, Ecuador"With amazing courtship rituals, the hatching season for turtles and iguanas this is a magical time to visit the Galapagos."

Kate

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South-west China"Enjoy the spring blossom in this part of the world where 80% of our garden plants come from."

Paul

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June












Zambia"Enjoy a walking safari with the best guides in Africa."

Millie

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Pantanal, Brazil"This area of wetland is excellent for observing animals, such as capybaras, caimans, jaguars, anacondas and flocks of storks and herons. June is in the middle of the dry season and an ideal month to visit the Pantanal, when average temperatures are between 24 and 34°C."

James


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Beijing, China"Beat the heat and summer crowds to the treasures of China."

Kate

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July












Seychelles"From May to September the humidity is lower and a cool, refreshing breeze make it an ideal time to visit these idyllic islands - what a great way to start the summer holidays."

Katie

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Peru"With clear skies and a perfect climate this has to be one of the better months to visit Peru."

Lucy

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Nadaam, Mongolia"The fascinating Nadaam festival, which features the traditional sports of the Mongolian warrior - horse racing, archery and wrestling - combined with the summer weather makes Mongolia a July must."

Paul

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August












Madagascar"With humpback whales coming into the lagoons of the east coast to calve this has to be the time to visit Madagascar and its endemic biodiversity."

Illona

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Galapagos"A year round destination but with the chance of seeing whales at very close quarters and seeing sea lion pups, August is tempting..."

Kate

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Borneo, Malaysia"A summer holiday, family friendly destination that has something for everything from hatching turtles to orang utans to sandy white beaches."

Kate

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September












Uganda, gorillasAlongside January/February this has to be my favourite time of year in Uganda/to see the gorillas."

Justin

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North East Brazil

James

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St Petersburg"After the summer humidity and before the freezing temperatures of winter, September offers a wonderfully pleasant time of year to visit this glorious city."

Sally

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October












Botswana"October marks the end of Botswana's dry season and a time in which game crowd around the few remaining waterholes. The animals congregate in large groups, and there will often be various species close together. This provides excellent game viewing opportunities. Temperatures in October are between 15 and 35°C."

Albee

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Chile"The climate is just right to visit this land of geographical extremes."

James

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Bhutan"The clear blue skies of this time of year are the perfect backdrop to the many festivals."

Charlie

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November












Namibia"What makes this time of year so interesting is that the huge seal colonies are mating and giving birth. Adult males fight amongst themselves and you can walk amongst them!"

Illona

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Argentina"Polo season..."

James

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India"The vibrant and colourful Pushkar camel fair is an event not to be missed. It lasts for 12 days, the first five of which are devoted to the buying and selling of camels, horses, cows, goats and sheep. Colourful regional costumes abound as does traditional dancing and folk music."

Charlie

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December












Zanzibar"The perfect Christmas beach getaway."

Katie

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Antarctica"The ultimate White Christmas."

James

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Sri LankaWith some wonderful villas for hire, Sri Lanka is a great Christmas destination for all the family."

Sally

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