Where to travel in May

Over the years, many have turned their lens on Japan; seeking to unpick its mysteries, to make sense of it all. But there’s not much to unpick when you have the country’s best guides, contacts and locals at your disposal.

With milder spring temperatures still at play, May is the best time to meander through Morocco. Stay within Marrakech, paired with stops in the Agafay Desert and Atlas Mountains. Or take a recommendation from our Where to go in 2024 list and visit the bustling hub of Tangier.

For an early taste of summer, we love visiting the Amalfi coast in May. Hop in a vintage car for a scenic drive from the cliffs of Positano to the black sand beaches of Sorrento. This is also one of the best times to explore the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum without the crowds and high temperatures.

Embark on our all-American adventure to the heartland of the south-west. On your self drive sojourn you will have the opportunity to explore one of the remotest, most stunning corners of the US at your own pace.

There’s the pace of central London. The heart of things – between the pretty pastel mews of Notting Hill and busy bars of Soho. Always moving, ever changing. Then there’s the woodsmoke scent of the English countryside. Winding roads. Pints in cosy pubs. And May is the perfect time to visit.

We all go through times when the buzz of constant connectivity can become too much. Sometimes, we just need to shut it all out as we hit pause and escape to another world. The solution: a horseback ride through the mountain passes, wooded glades and flowering meadows of Gorkhi Terelj National Park.

This May, we’re craving the timeless grandeur of France. We’ll take you there. Exclusive access to the cellars of Champagne, spa retreats in Provence, and the sumptuous elegance of the Cote d’Azur. Even a little bit of Corsica to finish things off.

For a real change of scenery this May, we’ll take you in the far side of the world on a journey through the miraculously diverse landscapes of Australia’s Northern Territory – home of the outback. At its heart? The dramatic massif of Uluru.

Was Odysseus lost for ten long years, or merely tarrying in the sun? Knowing how bright, blissful, and sublime the Grecian islands can be, we think the latter. Paros, Sifnos, Santorini? Yachts, coves, and ancient ruins? This is the stuff that myths were made of.