• APRIL: It’s still summer in Brazil and wet season in the Amazon Rainforest, which shines at this time of year. It also means that river cruises are able to venture much further and deeper into the smaller tributaries of the Amazon and Rio Negro, guaranteeing up-close encounters with wondrous indigenous wildlife. Getty
    APRIL: It’s still summer in Brazil and wet season in the Amazon Rainforest, which shines at this time of year. It also means that river cruises are able to venture much further and deeper into the smaller tributaries of the Amazon and Rio Negro, guaranteeing up-close encounters with wondrous indigenous wildlife. Getty
  • APRIL: In Thailand, it’s the season to get wet as Songkran kicks off Thai New Year celebrations. Expect water fights galore across the country, but for the biggest and most colourful spectacles, head to northern Chiang Mai. Getty
    APRIL: In Thailand, it’s the season to get wet as Songkran kicks off Thai New Year celebrations. Expect water fights galore across the country, but for the biggest and most colourful spectacles, head to northern Chiang Mai. Getty
  • APRIL: Closer to home, it’s the start of the dry season in the Maldives, meaning it’s the best time to take a trip to the archipelago nation to get the most sunshine for your dirhams. You’ll be greeted with excellent diving visibility, so it’s a good choice for waterbabies. If you opt to stay at JA Manafaru, you can also spend some time feasting on Michelin-starred Chinese food as celebrity chef DaDong is hosting pop-ups at the resort throughout the year. Getty
    APRIL: Closer to home, it’s the start of the dry season in the Maldives, meaning it’s the best time to take a trip to the archipelago nation to get the most sunshine for your dirhams. You’ll be greeted with excellent diving visibility, so it’s a good choice for waterbabies. If you opt to stay at JA Manafaru, you can also spend some time feasting on Michelin-starred Chinese food as celebrity chef DaDong is hosting pop-ups at the resort throughout the year. Getty
  • APRIL: If Japan is on your radar, now is the best time to go. Head to the ancient capital of Kyoto, where cherry blossom season is in full bloom and rainfall is low. If you can, try to get tickets to the Miyako Odori festival. It’s one of the best attended festivals in the country and offers a rare glimpse into the secret world of geishas and their performance art. Eugene Hoshiko / AP photo
    APRIL: If Japan is on your radar, now is the best time to go. Head to the ancient capital of Kyoto, where cherry blossom season is in full bloom and rainfall is low. If you can, try to get tickets to the Miyako Odori festival. It’s one of the best attended festivals in the country and offers a rare glimpse into the secret world of geishas and their performance art. Eugene Hoshiko / AP photo
  • APRIL: For an island escape, chic Caribbean haunt St Barths hosts a five-day spectacle of regattas, luxury yachts and seafaring revelry in its turquoise waters at this time of year. Kicking off on April 14, Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is celebrating its first decade, so expect some of the biggest names in sailing to make an appearance. Photo by Christophe Jouany
    APRIL: For an island escape, chic Caribbean haunt St Barths hosts a five-day spectacle of regattas, luxury yachts and seafaring revelry in its turquoise waters at this time of year. Kicking off on April 14, Les Voiles de St. Barth Richard Mille is celebrating its first decade, so expect some of the biggest names in sailing to make an appearance. Photo by Christophe Jouany
  • MAY: This month sees one of the world’s most enchanting wildlife spectacles take place when the great migration swings into action in the African valleys of the Serengeti. May is typically the second wettest month of the year and, as the herds move west, guests at the andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti can enjoy a prime position on the banks of the Grumeti River to watch breathtaking river crossings.
    MAY: This month sees one of the world’s most enchanting wildlife spectacles take place when the great migration swings into action in the African valleys of the Serengeti. May is typically the second wettest month of the year and, as the herds move west, guests at the andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti can enjoy a prime position on the banks of the Grumeti River to watch breathtaking river crossings.
  • MAY: This year, it’s been all go in Hong Kong with the rejuvenation of the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, which includes the much-anticipated Hong Kong Avenue of Stars, inspired by Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. From May 9, take the ferry out to the tiny island of Cheung Chau to join the annual bun festival, complete with carnival-like processions, drums, music and colourful costumes. EPA
    MAY: This year, it’s been all go in Hong Kong with the rejuvenation of the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, which includes the much-anticipated Hong Kong Avenue of Stars, inspired by Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. From May 9, take the ferry out to the tiny island of Cheung Chau to join the annual bun festival, complete with carnival-like processions, drums, music and colourful costumes. EPA
  • MAY: Taking temperatures in the other direction, Canada’s Newfoundland waters fill with giant chunks of Arctic ice at this time of year – cast-offs from the great glaciers of western Greenland. Towards the end of the month, whales also begin to arrive in the Canadian waters. Fogo Island Inn sits on an island, with spectacular views of Iceberg Alley, and the entire sum of its profits are reinvested into the surrounding community. Courtesy Fogo Inn
    MAY: Taking temperatures in the other direction, Canada’s Newfoundland waters fill with giant chunks of Arctic ice at this time of year – cast-offs from the great glaciers of western Greenland. Towards the end of the month, whales also begin to arrive in the Canadian waters. Fogo Island Inn sits on an island, with spectacular views of Iceberg Alley, and the entire sum of its profits are reinvested into the surrounding community. Courtesy Fogo Inn
  • MAY: For a taste of history, Sharjah commands attention. Formerly a Capital of Islamic Culture, the emirate’s cultural and heritage offerings evoke the days of Arabia gone by. This year’s Sharjah Biennial 14 runs until June 10, and takes a deep dive into the era of fake news. Elsewhere, the vast desert of Mleiha offers archaeological wonders. Photo by Nikolaus Gansterer
    MAY: For a taste of history, Sharjah commands attention. Formerly a Capital of Islamic Culture, the emirate’s cultural and heritage offerings evoke the days of Arabia gone by. This year’s Sharjah Biennial 14 runs until June 10, and takes a deep dive into the era of fake news. Elsewhere, the vast desert of Mleiha offers archaeological wonders. Photo by Nikolaus Gansterer

Where to travel: Spring 2019

From the Amazon Rainforest to a rejuvenated Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, here's where to visit and what to see in the months ahead

Hayley Skirka
Hayley Skirka

March 18, 2019

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Spring highlights for this year include Thailand’s Songkran water festival, cherry blossom season in Kyoto and seafaring in St Barths. Here's where to go and when. Flick through our photo gallery above to learn about which places to visit.

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