2024 Bucket List: Top travel destinations for each month of the year

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January

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February

March

Italy and the other Mediterranean countries start to warm up. Egypt is another great option. Avoid Kenya, Tanzania if you’re looking to do a safari or go to the Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls.

April

The Mediterranean is one of the best places to visit, including islands like Crete, Cyprus, and Malta. The Canary Islands stand out in Europe. Visit Japan for cherry blossoms and The Netherlands for Tulips

May

Gramercy Park Hotel

The US and Canada both have comfortable temperatures and Canada, specifically, celebrates Canada Day, the Montreal Film Festival, and the International Jazz Festival. Avoid Sub Saharan Africa and the Middle East for recurrent heat waves.

July

Europe is at its peak, being the most popular continent for travelers. Anywhere you go the weather will be pretty good, but it can get very crowded. It is the perfect time to hit Indonesia for Bali, East Java & Komodo National Park."

August

Scotland is popular in August thanks to its Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The best nature and outdoor destination in August should go to Kenya with the Great Migration usually starting around the first week of the month.

September

Germany and Austria are now popular thanks to Octoberfest, which starts at the end of September. Avoid Southeast Asia for monsoons and The Caribbean and Central America as this is the peak of hurricane season.

October

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November

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