Where to go, when, in 2025. Discover the best places at the best time, plus over 100 travel ideas for 2025.
January | February | March | April
September | October | November | December
January
Top Destination: Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean is for winter beach holidays and there’s an amazing variety between islands. Culture, language and experience changes when you island hop through the region.
St Martin, Anguilla & St Barths is an easy first-time combination with an excellent choice of resorts. St Martin as the gateway island, Anguilla for the beaches, then St Barths for glamour.
Turks & Caicos and Antigua are interesting options for private island resorts. The weather is ideal throughout the Caribbean in January and it’s after the festive rush.
January is a great time to explore…
South Africa – It’s the summer season in magical Cape Town. Add on the winelands nearby then fly north to the Sabi Sands and Africa’s most luxurious safari. See this South Africa holiday combination in more detail.
Sri Lanka – It’s dry season across most of this underrated island, where a one-week holiday can combine beaches, elephants, mountains and tea plantations. This interview with Resplendent Ceylon founder Malik Fernando explains more.
Cambodia – Angkor Wat is simply majestic and worth at least three days, especially with the quality of hotels in nearby Siem Reap. Consider combining with Vietnam.
Reasons to travel in January
13th: Maha Kumbh Mela starts, a traditional Hindu festival in Prayagraj, held every 12 years for 150 million people (until 26th February)
19th: Last day to see Jackson Pollock: Les Premiéres Années (1934 – 1947) at Musee Picasso Paris
19th: Last day to see Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at The National Gallery, London
23rd – 2nd February: Mozart Week Salzburg
23rd – 2nd February: Sundance Film Festival, Utah
24th – 26th: Hahnenkamm Races, Ski World Cup Kitzbühel
24th – 26th: Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz
27th – 30th: Paris Haute Couture
28th: Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism exhibition opens at London’s Royal Academy of Arts (until 21st April)
31st: Start of Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (world’s second biggest carnival after Rio, runs until 9th March)
February
Top Destination: Finnish Lapland
A destination with guaranteed show. An adventure in the great open wilderness, by reindeer, husky or snowmobile. A night in a glass igloo beneath the northern lights.
February is a beautiful time in Finnish Lapland, with warming and welcoming days. It’s a great option for the school holidays, something different to a usual ski holiday. And you can ski here too!
Statistics show that spring time contains the most clear nights and geomagnetically disturbed days, which means Aurora activity. And while it’s too cold for small kids, it’s big adventure for the older ones.
February is a great time to explore…
New Zealand – Long days and comfortable weather for exploring the entire country. Plus all the national parks and nature destinations are quieter, because the local holiday season has ended.
Tanzania – Wildebeest have their calves in southeastern Serengeti, creating the greatest show of predator versus prey in Africa. It’s a magical safari opportunity – see our insider tips and trip reports.
Maldives – February is statistically the driest month in the Maldives, with daily highs of 30 degrees and excellent visibility for scuba diving and snorkelling.
Reasons to travel in February
4th – 11th: 75th edition of the Sapporo Snow Festival, Japan
4th – 16th: Alpine World Ski Championships Saalbach, Austria
6th – 11th: New York Fashion Week
7th: The American Dream photo exhibition opens at The Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (until 9th June)
8th: Kosmos Kandinsky, Wasily Kandinsky exhibition at Museum Barberini in Potsdam (until 10th May)
9th: Super Bowl LIX, New Orleans
13th – 20th: 75th Berlin International Film Festival
15th: Last night of Janet Jackson’s residency at Resorts World Las Vegas
20th – 24th: London Fashion Week
22nd – 4th March: Venice Carnival
23rd – 28th: Festival de Viña del Mar, major music festival in South America
25th – 3rd March: Milan Fashion Week
28th – 8th March: Rio Carnival
March
Top Destination: Antarctica
Winter is coming to Antarctica in March. The melt has stopped and landscapes are bathed in fresh whiteness. Lingering sunrises and sunsets make for stunning photos.
March is the best month for whale watching and king penguin colonies cover South Georgia island, although the emperor penguins have moved on.
It’s the end of the season and many ships have left the scene, so all landing sites are available. There’s better suite availability for the boutique cruises, with exploration by kayaks and helicopters part of the program.
December and January are considered the best months to visit Antarctica, but the seventh continent is becoming very popular. March is a rawer, quieter and colder experience. Read travel designer Michal Patek’s trip report here.
March is the time to explore…
Colombia – January to March is the best time to explore Colombia’s incredible diversity, from the Caribbean to evocative cities, beautiful mountains and rainforests to coffee plantations. Petr Udavsky explains more about Colombia in this recent trip report.
Austria – Longer days, quieter slopes and sunny weather. Stay high to get good late-season snow, in resorts like Lech.
Abu Dhabi – A great beach holiday alternative to busier Dubai, in a cultural city with the spectacular sands of Saadiyat Island and many things to do. Here’s our Abu Dhabi hotel guide.
Reasons to travel in March
3rd – 11th: Paris Fashion Week
4th: Mardi Gras New Orleans (parades start on 28th February)
14th: Holi Festival, India
15th – 22nd: Tomorrowland Winter, Alpe d’Huez, France
17th – 22nd: Tokyo Fashion Week
20th: Tulip Festival starts in the Netherlands (until 11th May)
28th – 30th: ULTRA Music Festival, Miami
30th: New flight route between Prague and Vilnius starts by airBaltic (seasonal until 23rd October)
April
Top Destination: Ecuador & Galapagos
The Galapagos is an archipelago of many seasons. Different months are better for experiencing different wildlife and doing different activities.
April is after the rains, bringing pretty green landscapes, plus good snorkelling and diving visibility. It’s a rare month to see tortoise and turtle hatching, plus whales and nesting birds. Read our Galapagos cruise guide.
This is also low season so there’s better choice on the best cruises. And a good time to explore the Ecuadorian mainland, from tropical rainforests to the highlands.
April is the time to explore…
Nepal – April is the main trekking season in the Nepalese Himalayas, from the Everest region to regions only just being discovered by discerning travellers, like Upper Mustang and Manaslu. Read Petr Udavsky’s trip report.
Istanbul – Spring arrives in the Bosporus, bringing mild, sunny days and blooming tulips. In 2025, April will be immediately after the end of Ramadan, likely to bring festive spirit to Istanbul.
Mauritius – April is a month to look towards Mauritius for a tropical beach holiday. Great weather and good options for a family break over the Easter school holidays.
Reasons to travel in April
3rd: George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck
7th – 13th: Augusta Masters Golf, USA
11th – 13th and 18th – 20th: Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
13th – 19th: Semana Santa festivities in Spain and Latin America (best experienced in Seville)
18th – 20th: Art Dubai, biggest global art gathering in the Middle East
21st: Final day of Yayoi Kusama exhibition at NGV in Melbourne
22nd: Stranger Things: The Final Shadow (prequel to the Netflix series) opens on Broadway
24th – 4th May: New Orleans Jazz Festival
25th: International Music Summit Dalt Villa in Ibiza, traditional precursor to opening party season in Ibiza
27th: Last chance to see the exhibition Eccentric: Aesthetics of Freedom at Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich
May
Top Destination: France
There’s always such excitement in the air, all across France in May. Summer is on its way, iconic events are taking place, and people are in a great mood.
May usually offers long days and great weather across the entire country, from Champagne to Paris and Corsica. We’ve found that these early season weeks are when the service is at its best too.
It’s before the peak season across most of France, while also being the lively start to the season in the French Riviera, with Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.
May is the time to explore…
New York – Direct flights from Prague to New York will resume on May 8th, with Delta. The city is quickly warming up and comes alive with outdoor events and activities.
Amsterdam – The last tulips in boom, a buzz along cobblestone streets, the start of festival season and a nice time to go, before the big summer crowds. See our Amsterdam weekend and layover guide.
Namibia – Wilderness adventures, rhinos around Etosha and a scenic flight over the world’s oldest desert. It’s after the rains and the most beautiful time of year. This is what a summer Namibia itinerary could look like.
Reasons to travel in May
2nd – 4th: Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
5th: Met Gala 2025 at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art
6th: Air Canada starts operating three flights per week between Prague and Toronto (seasonal until 29th September)
7th – 11th: Bali Spirit Festival in Ubud
8th: Delta Air Lines launches daily flights between Prague and New York (seasonal until 6th October)
13th – 24th: Cannes Film Festival
15th – 18th: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (Ferrari’s home race)
15th – 31st: Ice Hockey World Championships in Stockholm & Herning, Sweden
16th – 18th: Electric Daisy Carnival music festival, Las Vegas
18th: Last day to see Steve McCurry’s exhibition Uplands & Icons at Palazzo Ferrero in Biella, Piedmont
25th – 8th June: Roland Garros tennis in Paris
23rd – 25th: Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix
31st: Champions League Final, Munich
June
Top Destinations: Italy
The island resorts have opened, the weather shouldn’t be too hot, the Mediterranean is warm enough to swim, and the midsummer masses are yet to arrive.
June is ideal for a lot of Italy, especially islands like Sicily. It’s a nice time to visit rural regions like Umbria near Tuscany, and still comfortable for exploring the cities. Plus the seasonal flights have started from Prague, making access easier.
June is the start of summer so expect al fresco dining and sunbathing. But the local school holidays only commence in mid to late June, so most of June remains less crowded than the rest of summer.
June is the time to explore…
Iceland – The longest days of the year make June a fabulous time for Iceland. With all the daylight you can explore far and wide in a relatively short amount of time, getting away from crowds around the Golden Circle.
Svalbard – Long clear days make Norway a choice for couples in June, with wide open spaces and activities across fjords and mountains. It’s a great month to go far north to Svalbard and experience the midnight sun.
Canada – Clear skies, warmer weather and long days provide good reasons to enjoy outdoor adventures in Canada, especially across West Canada. It’s a country we can curate as your private outdoor playground.
Reasons to travel in June
1st: Final stage of the Giro d’Italia, expected to arrive to Rome (will be announced in January)
2nd: First direct flight between Prague and Abu Dhabi with Etihad (four flights per week for rest of the year)
4th – 8th: Primavera Sound festival, Barcelona
12th – 14th: Sonar electronic music festival, Barcelona
14th – 15th: 24 Hours of Le Mans
19th – 22nd: Art Basel, Switzerland
20th: Summer Solstice (for most the actual solstice is in the early hours of 21st June)
24th: Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun), Quecha festival in Cusco, Peru
26th – 28th: Gnaoua & World Music Festival of Essaouira, Morocco (Africa’s biggest music festival)
26th – 5th July: Montreal Jazz Festival
27th – 6th July: SüdTirol Jazz Festival AltoAdige
30th – 13th July: Wimbledon tennis, London
July
Top Destination: Indonesia
There’s more than Bali on this vast tropical archipelago. A lot more. Summer is the best time to go in terms of the climate, with optimal conditions across the islands.
Summer is when most people can take longer holidays and Indonesia requires time, at least two weeks for discovering a small variety of islands.
Bali combines neatly with Sumba and Lombok, along with more adventurous destinations like Flores and Komodo National Park.
July is the time to explore…
Dolomites – With Mediterranean beach destinations becoming hotter and hotter in summer, this year could be the time to swap sand for mountains and the beautiful Dolomites.
Botswana – The Okavango floods, meaning hundreds of thousands of animals migrate into the game reserves. It’s a remarkable time for safari, on water and on land. You need at least a week for the experience.
Mongolia – July brings excellent weather across Mongolia and also the annual Nadaam festival, the country’s important cultural event. Consider Mongolia as a holiday with older kids, it’s a country that changes perceptions and outlooks on the world.
Reasons to travel in July
5th: Tour de France, Le Grand Départ from Lille.
10th: A major Emily Kam Kingwarry exhibition opens at the Tate London (until 11th January)
11th: Manchester rock band Oasis play Heaton Park Manchester for first time since reforming (another 40 global tour dates throughout 2025)
11th – 15th: Naadam Festival, Mongolia’s national festival
13th: Final of the expanded 2025 FIFA World Club World Cup, in New Jersey (starts 13th June at venues across the USA)
17th – 24th: Main events of Gion Matsuri, Kyoto’s biggest festival dating back to AD 869
24th – 27th: San Diego Comic Con
27th: Tour de France ends in Paris
August
Top Destination: Faroe Islands
A wild and remote island destination in the north, one of very few places in Europe yet to be properly explored. Blissful in August, when almost everywhere else in Europe is crowded.
It’s a destination for lovers of the outdoors, all about wild nature, hiking, birdwatching, boat tours and fishing. Flight connections make it a nice combination with a city trip to Copenhagen, another cool destination for the summer months.
In summer 2023 we led an EliteTrip to the Faroe Islands by private jet and this trip report explains the local experience on the islands.
August is the time to explore…
Switzerland – Summer holidays in the Alps and around the lakes, serene and cool compared to the south of Europe during the busy August school holiday season.
Kenya – It’s after the long rains and around a million wildebeest arrive in the Maasai Mara fresh grazing. Combine this famous safari experience with a private safari in a concession in the Laikipea Plateau, a holiday explained in this safari report.
Lofoten Islands – Dramatic fjords, majestic mountains, endless outdoor adventures. We can’t get enough of cool Norway in summer and Lofoten Islands will be more accessible in 2025, with Austrian Airlines flying directly from Vienna to Harstad-Narvik in the Evenes region.
Reasons to travel in August
1st – 3rd: Osheaga, Canada’s largest arts and music festival, in Montreal
1st – 25th: Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Scotland
17th: Independence Day in Indonesia, with lively country-wide celebrations
24th – 25th: Notting Hill Carnival, London
24th – 1st September: Burning Man, Black Rock Desert, Nevada
25th – 7th September: US Open tennis in New York
27th: La Tomatina, the world’s biggest food fight, in Buñol near Valencia, Spain
27th – 6th September: Venice Film Festival
September
Top Destination: Bhutan
Dry and sunny autumn months are ideal times to discover Bhutan, a remarkable Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas.
Few destinations can match Bhutan’s combination of cultural authenticity, untouched nature, and genuine five-star hospitality. Aman and Six Senses are just two brands with excellent small-scale lodges
It’s a destination for couples and solo travellers that provides a complete immersion in another way of life, away from western culture and ideas, without giving up on comfort.
September is the time to explore…
Athens – The new One&Only Aesthesis on the Athens Riviera was our biggest hotel hit of 2024 and it’s perfect for some late-season sun, with the opportunity to combine with One&Only Kea Island as well.
Rwanda – Summer is the best time to discover Rwanda, from chimpanzees in Nyungwe to cultural experiences and the famous gorillas – here’s our gorilla trekking guide. September still has excellent weather but it’s after busier July and August.
Peru – An enchanting and eye-opening destination with remarkable diversity, from the Sacred Valley to the Amazon, Lake Titicaca to Lima’s culinary scene. At the end of the dry season, September is when there’s good weather for almost the entire country, from coast to Andes to jungle.
Reasons to travel in September
6th – 8th: Belgium Beer Weekend, Brussels
8th: Last date of Coldplay’s 2025 Music of the Spheres World Tour, at Wembley Stadium, London
9th – 14th: Cannes Yachting Festival
11th – 16th: New York Fashion Week
18th – 22nd: London Fashion Week
20th: A Kerry James Marshall exhibition opens at Royal Academy of the Arts London (until 18th January 2026)
20th – 5th October: Oktoberfest, Munich
22nd: Autumn Equinox. Sun and shadow creates the illusion of a snake slithering down the pyramid of Kukulcán in Chichen Itza, Mexico
23rd – 29th: Milan Fashion Week
24th – 27th: Monaco Yacht Show
26th – 28th: Ryder Cup golf, at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York
26th – 12th October: Cannstatter Volksfest, the world’s second largest beer festival, in Stuttgart
29th – 7th October: Paris Fashion Week
October
Top Destination: Japan
Spring time’s sakura, or cherry blossom season, is the famous time to visit Japan. It’s equally if not more beautiful to visit in autumn, for the momiji-gari season. And it’s not as crazily busy.
Falling leaves from Japanese maple, oak and zelkova trees transform the landscapes into vibrant shades of red and orange. Many cities and villages hold festivals to celebrate the fall foliage too.
Momiji-gari typically peaks in late October and November, but the longer days and slightly milder weather mean we prefer October. It could also be a great school holiday trip with older kids – read our guide to Japan for first-time visitors.
October is the time to explore…
Turkey – It still feels like summer on the Turkish coast in October, where the best beach resorts like Bijal offer a welcoming warm escape after it’s turned cold at home. Turkey in October had great feedback from our clients in 2024.
Piedmont – It’s truffle season in Piedmont, a beautiful and widely overlooked region in northwestern Italy. And it’s wine harvesting time in places like Barolo and Barbaresco. Go for a long weekend to Turin or Alba or spend a week exploring, as our local expert Barbara Cesario explains.
Australia – October is one of few months when you can enjoy good weather across all of Australia. It’s springtime, warming up in Sydney and the south, still comfortable in the north, Outback and West Coast. This interview with Steven Pleciak will help you imagine an Australia holiday.
Reasons to travel in October
1st: International Alba White Truffle Fair opens in Piedmont (runs until 3rd December)
3rd – 12th: Berlin Festival of Lights
20th: Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights (great to experience in Jaipur)
22nd: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) in Kyoto, celebrating Japan’s history
22nd – 26th: Amsterdam Dance Event
November
Top Destination: Seychelles
Seychelles is back in vogue and November is a great month to travel: warm, tropical, sunny and mostly dry across the Indian Ocean archipelago.
Island hopping is the way to explore the Seychelles. The top resorts are easily connected by convenient helicopter flights and there’s real diversity between islands.
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island is small, flat and great for marine life. North Island and Six Senses Zil Pasyon on Felicite Island are all about granite boulders and space. And by November there will be a new Cheval Blanc to complement Anantara Maia and Four Seasons Resort Seychelles on Mahé island.
November is the time to explore…
India – Cooling weather makes November a good time for countrywide exploration in India, where improved infrastructure and iconic hotels mix with the country’s authenticity and spirituality.
Vietnam – It’s warm enough for beach days but not too hot to discover Vietnam’s incredible culture and history. We highly recommend Zannier Bai San Ho, a dazzling beach resort for people who are tired of the typical choices in the Indian Ocean.
Mexico – Día de los Muertos festivities help to kickstart the holiday season in Mexico, where we love how easy it is to combine three contrasting experiences into a single trip: beach, traditional Mexican town like San Miguel de Allende, plus vibey Mexico City.
Reasons to travel in November
2nd: El Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead celebration of dead ancestors in Mexico
5th – 6th: Chiang Mai Lantern Festival, Thailand
17th – 25th: Pushkar Camel Fair, India
20th – 22nd: Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
27th: Turner and Constable exhibition opens at the Tate London (until 12th April 2026)
December
Top Destination: Panama
Stunning Pacific and Caribbean coastlines, private island resorts and lots of untouched nature: Panama won’t stay under the radar for much longer.
As neighbouring Costa Rica becomes increasingly Americanised and touristic, Panama retains an authenticity and sense of exploring the unexplored.
Come here for an island beach holiday, at Islas Secas or Isla Palenque, spend a couple of days in Panama City, and leverage the city’s good flight connections. For a long festive holiday you can combine Panama with Ecuador and Galapagos, as travel designer Filip Pačes explains.
December is the time to explore…
Saudi Arabia – While mega tourism projects like the Red Sea are behind schedule, by December 2025 there will be a nice choice of new resorts for a winter beach holiday, adding to places like Six Senses Southern Dunes and Our Habitas AlUla.
Jamaica – Slow days, white sands, rich flavours and local culture. Expect to hear a lot more about Jamaica throughout 2025, notably Round Hill Hotel and Villas where many accommodations were designed by Ralph Lauren.
French Alps – Is there anywhere better for a big dose of glitz and glamour over the festive holidays?
Reasons to travel in December
Throughout December: Christmas markets bring charm to many European cities, like Cologne, Stuttgart, Salzburg, Vienna, Gothenburg and Copenhagen.
5th – 7th: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, final race of the Formula 1 season
21st: Winter Solstice. Events at Angkor Wat and Luxor Temple showcase the ingenuity of these ancient structures.
25th: Where will you celebrate Christmas in 2024?
31st: And where will you be for New Years Eve?
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