The Best Places to Travel in May 2024

Expect glorious Mediterranean sunshine and long days of la dolce vita on this glorious tour of Italy’s most splendid stretches of coastline. We’ll start in the ancient and characterful streets of Naples, where you’ll be treated to an incredible street food tour. From there we’ll wind down the Amalfi Coast, stopping off in picture-perfect seaside towns and cruising along crystal clear ocean waters. Then it’s time to head east, stopping off at charming Puglian towns like Matera, Alberobello and Locorotondo, before eventually reaching the mesmerising beaches of Polignano a Mare. We’ll spend the last four days sampling world class olive oil, discovering beautiful baroque towns and dining on fresh Italian delights on the coast of Puglia. Join us in Naples on 25 May 2024!

The coastal theme continues, but can you blame us? May is when Europe’s enviable collection of coastal destinations start to become drenched in sunshine, and Greece is no different. This eight-day island-hopping bonanza is the complete Greek experience, starting with a bit of ancient history in Athens, as you get a guided tour of the Acropolis. Then we set sail for the Cyclades, anchoring first on the pretty island of Milos, where you’ll get charming villages, hidden beaches and incredible coastal caves on a boat cruise around the island. Naxos is next, where you’ll visit a rural family home to partake in a Greek cooking masterclass, using only the freshest ingredients grown on the island. Our final destination? It just had to be Santorini. The famous sunsets here are particularly lovely in May, and act as the perfect way to watch the sun go down over our weeklong Greek retreat. Will we see you in Athens on 26 May 2024?

Let’s get out of Europe for a minute! May marks the beginning of Bali’s dry season, which means the island is hot, sunny and dry, and perfect for beach time and water-based activities. Our epic 12-day itinerary features both, and so much more, as we take you on a comprehensive tour of this Indonesian paradise. We’ll hike through rice paddies and visit sacred temples, take yoga and cooking classes and summit Mount Batur at sunrise. Then, on the tiny island of Gili Trawangan, we’ll go on a proper tropical retreat at a luxurious beach resort. You’ll get to go snorkelling with sea turtles, have the chance to trek around the entire island, or simply live the good life by chilling by the pool, hitting the beach or booking yourself in for a massage. We have departures running throughout 2024, including one starting on 18 May.