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Booking.com’s Monthly Travel Guide for 2026: Seasonal Picks Around the World
Creatrip Team
3 months ago
Booking.com has released a ‘monthly travel guide’ for 2026, selecting destinations that best match each month’s seasonal mood and special experiences. The guide reflects survey results showing Koreans value cultural experiences and nature when choosing trips. Highlights include: January — Yukon, Canada for aurora viewing, snowshoeing and dog sledding; February — Nanjing, China for vibrant Lunar New Year (Chunseol) lantern festivals and street performances; March — Nizwa, Oman for desert heritage sites, souqs, and Bedouin camps; April — Fukuoka, Japan for cherry blossom (hanami) picnics, shrines and local food stalls (yatais); May — Thimphu, Bhutan for Vesak Day, Buddhist sites and Himalayan views; June — Vis, Croatia for early Euro-summer beaches, konobas (local taverns) and sailing; July — Mackinac Island, USA for classic Independence Day parades and fireworks on a car-free island; August — Wanaka, New Zealand for Southern Hemisphere winter skiing and alpine lodges; September — Lofoten, Norway for dramatic fjords, coastal hikes and early aurora chances; October — Bodh Gaya, India for Diwali season at the Mahabodhi Temple and historic Nalanda; November — Sayulita, Mexico for a bohemian Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) by the Pacific coast; December — Merano, Italy for Alpine Christmas markets, crafts and warm seasonal treats. Each entry pairs activities with recommended accommodation suited to the month’s atmosphere, offering unique seasonal moments that are often available only at that time of year.
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