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    Where to travel? Best destinations by month

    A good destination depends as much on timing as on the place itself. This travel calendar gives you ideas for every month: winter sun, city breaks, nature trips and long-haul journeys. The monthly guides compare destinations especially from the perspective of travellers leaving from Finland.

    January

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    Winter sun, Southeast Asia's dry season and deep winter in Lapland.

    Canary IslandsThailandLapland
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    February

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    Warm escapes in the south and strong winter-holiday options.

    MadeiraCanary IslandsSoutheast Asia
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    March

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    Spring starts in Europe while warmer weather is easy to find farther south.

    AndalusiaMoroccoJapan
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    April

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    A strong month for city breaks and spring nature.

    RomePragueJapan
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    May

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    Warm Europe before the busiest part of summer.

    Greek islandsItalyAlbania
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    June

    Guide coming soon

    Summer begins across Europe and daylight is at its longest.

    NordicsGreeceItaly

    July

    Guide coming soon

    Peak season in Europe and prime time for northern nature.

    NordicsAlpsMediterranean

    August

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    Beach holidays, islands and warm evenings.

    Greek islandsItalyAlbania

    September

    Guide coming soon

    Warm seas, often calmer crowds and the return of city-break season.

    GreeceSpainItaly

    October

    Guide coming soon

    Autumn sun in southern Europe and the start of many long-haul seasons.

    Canary IslandsMoroccoNew York

    November

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    Winter sun, long-haul trips and shorter city breaks.

    Canary IslandsThailandMadeira
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    December

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    Christmas atmosphere, winter sun and summer in the Southern Hemisphere.

    LaplandCanary IslandsAustralia
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    Choose by travel style

    If your travel month is still flexible, start with the kind of trip you want and narrow the timing later.

    For sunshine

    Find warm beach and sun destinations.

    For a city break

    Compare culture, food and city destinations.

    On a budget

    Filter for destinations that suit budget travel.

    For nature

    Find hiking and nature-focused destinations.

    For a long-haul trip

    Explore guides to Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania.

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