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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.


January

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February

  • Mekong sunsetMekong River Cruise
    There can be no tapestry of river life as rich as Southeast Asia’s Mekong.
  • Tanzania, CheetahTanzania
    "Experience the Serengeti wildebeest migration."
  • LaosLaos
    "The festival of That Luang in Laos is the biggest festival of the year in Laos and not to be missed."
  • Moai, Easter Island, ChileEaster Island
    "Annual Rapa Nui Festival, a celebration of culture with traditional dancing."
  • China, great wallChina
    "Yuanxiao Jie marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations."
  • Rio de Janeiro, Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro
    "Rio carnival...need we say more."
  • Indian woman in desertIndia
    "The vibrant Holi Festival enthusiastically marks Spring."

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March

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April

  • dog sledding, SpitsbergenSpitsbergen Dog Sledding Adventure
    A unique compact High Arctic adventure in Spitsbergen.
  • Tucano, BrazilExpeditionary Amazon River cruise
    The most authentic voyage available of the world's mightiest river.
  • Ethiopia ChildrenEthiopia
    "Colourful Easter festivals make it a photogenic time of year to visit Ethiopia."
  • Belize, Los Cayos y ArrecifesBelize
    "With stunning underwater visibility and plenty of Whale Sharks at this time of year it would be foolish not to go!"
  • marrakech, moroccoMorocco
    "The perfect climate for exploring Morocco's ruins, tombs and mosques"
  • Antigua Ladies, GuatemalaGuatemala
    "Semana Santa, A religious festival with a grand ecclesiastical images."
  • Fez kings palace, moroccoFez
    "Sacred Music Festival, The event features performances in a variety of styles."

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May

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June

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July

  • Mongolia, horse festivalNaadam Festival
    "Traditional sports of the Mongolian warrior, horse racing and wrestling."
  • Aerial Curieuse Island Coast, Seychelles, Raymond SahuquetSeychelles
    "Lower humidity and a cool breeze makes it an ideal time to visit."
  • young gorilla, rwandaUganda
    Offering a very different feel to the rest of the African continent.
  • Maras Salt Pans, PeruPeru
    "With clear skies and a perfect climate this has to be one of the better months to visit Peru."
  • Zanzibar islandZanzibar
    An archipelago of stunning beaches and great coral reefs.

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August

  • Madagascar man at seaMadagascar
    "Humpback whales migrate to the lagoons to calve."
  • Galapagos Islands, Sally Lightfoot CrabGalapagos Islands
    "Opportunity to observe whales, and sea lion pups."
  • Sabah, Orangutan, Malaysia, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysian Borneo
    "Good summer holiday destination with hatching turtles, orangutans, and sandy beaches."
  • Tibet, Temple drumsTibet
    "Experience the skillful Litang Horse Festival"
  • Arctic Zodiac sceneArctic
    An ocean surrounded by incredible landscapes.
  • Wrangel Island Polar bears, ArcticChukotka & Wrangel Island Cruise
    A unique opportunity to explore a remote, little known corner of the world.
  • Aerial Curieuse Island Coast, Seychelles, Raymond SahuquetSeychelles
    "Lower humidity and a cool breeze makes it an ideal time to visit."
  • young gorilla, rwandaUganda
    Offering a very different feel to the rest of the African continent.
  • Zanzibar islandZanzibar
    An archipelago of stunning beaches and great coral reefs.

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September

  • Icebergs in GreenlandGreenland
    Ice-locked for much of the year and little visited.
  • local & boat, PolynesiaMarquesas Islands Cruise
    A unique way to experience the South Pacific.
  • Indian woman in desertIndia
    "Bachelors in their finery at the Tameter Festival, Saurasthra".
  • Zebras in AfricaSouth Africa
    "Hermanus whale festival, a whole week of theatre, music, craft stalls & fun."
  • ST PETERSBERG, RUSSIASt Petersburg
    "Offering a wonderfully pleasant time of year to visit this glorious city."
  • Aerial Curieuse Island Coast, Seychelles, Raymond SahuquetSeychelles
    "Lower humidity and a cool breeze makes it an ideal time to visit."
  • young gorilla, rwandaUganda
    Offering a very different feel to the rest of the African continent.
  • Zanzibar islandZanzibar
    An archipelago of stunning beaches and great coral reefs.

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October

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November

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December

  • Zanzibar islandZanzibar
    "The perfect Christmas beach getaway."
  • elephants, sri lankaSri Lanka
    "A great alternative Christmas destination for all the family."
  • Papua new Guinea, Canoeing with localsPapua New Guinea & Indonesia Cruise
    A fascinating cruise through one of the world's most culturally diverse regions.
  • Antarctic whale from boatAntarctica
    A true white wilderness offering sublime landscapes.
  • young gorilla, rwandaUganda
    Offering a very different feel to the rest of the African continent.

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