May brings not two but three bank holidays this year – that’s your cue to make the most of the time off. Get planning now to find an appealing escape, whether you’re after adventure, relaxation or a mix of both.
You could take a great Canadian road trip through landscapes of mountains and national parks, meander through Montenegro in the spring sunshine – pairing the country’s natural beauty with historic towns – or discover the Algarve’s scintillating Atlantic coastal footpaths.
Get a taste of Italian island life in the Bay of Naples before the summer crowds arrive or, closer to home, there are a couple of brilliant options: discover the Isle of Wight’s programme of spring festivals or lose yourself in the majesty of the Lake District with some handy hikes.
Wherever you decide to have a holiday in May, these ideas are sure to inspire you.
Canada
If BBC1’s Race Across the World has been whetting your appetite for a Canadian adventure, try this custom-made 10-day driving holiday offered by Wexas. You’ll start in Vancouver before driving into the spectacular scenery of the Rockies as you head to Whistler and the Blackcomb Mountains. There are more jaw-dropping landscapes in store as you drive to Jasper and Banff national parks before flying home from Calgary. The starting price of £2,015pp includes flights, eight nights’ B&B accommodation and car hire, plus excursions such as gondola rides, lake cruises and a glacier walk.
Portugal
Portugal’s wild west coast is revealed in all its glory on this seven-night self-guided Algarve Coast and Hills walk offered by Inntravel. You’ll be based in the Quinta das Achadas, a 19th-century farmhouse near Odiaxere, from where you can drive to hiking circuits that take in the dramatic Atlantic coast, meadow-filled valleys and thick forests. Prices start at £860pp and include car hire, seven nights’ B&B accommodation, two dinners and three picnics. Flights or rail travel to Portugal are extra but can be arranged.
You can get the miles in walking Portugal’s Algarve coast
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Italy
May brings pleasantly warm days and carpets of spring flowers to Italy, especially the further south you go. Enjoy the relative peace of shoulder season on the laid-back island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples. Oliver’s Travels has a stylish two-bedroom villa, Casa Coltelleria,…
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