A comprehensive list of the best places to travel in May would be incredibly long. This month is one of our favorite times to roam the world because the weather is usually ideal no matter where you go—whether in the Northern Hemisphere or the Southern, and the crowds are much thinner than during the summer months when most families and their kids are off for holidays. Plus, its position between spring break and summer vacation makes for a nice window of time begging to be filled with a trip.
But where to go? Whether you want to experience some of America’s best under-the-radar cities, soak up the sun in Sicily, or even squeeze in a safari in Zambia, these are a short selection of the best places to travel in May. (And if you want to get ahead of the game, here’s a list of the best places to travel in June and July, as well.)
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
