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May is the start of dry season in the Northern Hemisphere and so loads of destinations are about to reach their peak. Plus, this one comes top on the bank holiday front – there are two long weekends up for grabs to save on that precious annual leave.

The first and last Monday are always free to lock in some extra time for less. For four days of leave, you can get a whole nine days’ holiday if you make the most of both weekends either side. Families, you’ve got the May half term to factor in as well and you might be better off taking everyone away now – your next chance is the summer holiday when peak season prices will really kick in.

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Best destinations for May Holidays

These are the spots you should pick to make the most of this month.

Turkey

Malta

Greece

Balearic Islands

Croatia

Bulgaria
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Cheap Holidays this May

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    Why book May Holidays

    BANK HOLIDAYS

    BANK HOLIDAYS

    This is the month of two bank holiday weekends! Long out your annual leave and pick this month for a ready-made weekend away.
    PRE-PEAK SEASON

    PRE-PEAK SEASON

    This is the last month before anyone breaks up for summer… universities finish in June even if schools aren’t until July.
    DRY WEATHER

    DRY WEATHER

    In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the start of dry season. The sun’s not quite hit its peak, but we’ve definitely reached warm holiday weather.

    Top City Breaks in May

    This season’s hottest city breaks, right here…

    Barcelona

    Catalonia’s capital is a smorgasbord of bustling street markets, Gothic architecture, blonde sandy beaches, tapas bars, and widescreen, tree-lined boulevards.

    Munich

    Munich’s full-blown Bavarian – and proud. The whole place is drenched in tradition, from its architecture to its grub.

    Lisbon

    If you put 2,000 years of history, a string of beaches and a buzzing town square into a blender, you’d be served up a city break holiday to Lisbon.

    Milan

    Italy’s a bit of a pro when it comes to city breaks – Rome, Florence, and Venice barely scratch its short-break surface. The story in Milan – the country’s second largest city – tends to twist towards fashion, but while this may take the front cover, there’s plenty more to the pages of this place.

    Seville

    Seville’s got all the boxes ticked when it comes to city breaks. Its compact city centre means its sights are mapped out close together.

    New York

    Cheesecake and pizza by the slice against a backdrop of skyscrapers and high-end boutiques – holidays to New York dish up all those United States hallmarks in generous portions.
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    FAQs

    Greece is heating up this month as the season to visit the islands here officially starts. You know these are popular summer picks, so May is a smart move to still get some sun. Similarly, places in Italy, the south of Spain and Turkey warm up first in EuropeOr further afield, you can beat the wet season in June in the Dominican Republic.

    Make the most of the bank holidays! Top tip – the school half term holiday this month usually overlaps with the second May bank holiday, so using the first one to get away is your best bet for a cheaper option.

    Get in there early with popular picks like Santorini in Greece or Turkey’s Istanbul to beat the peak-season prices. May is also a great time to see the famous pyramids in Egypt, as it’s low season, so it’s a bit hotter but there are way less crowds. Post-Spring Break, the same can be said for Cancun in Mexico. The prices drop and apart from the occasional shower or two, it’s still nice and hot here.