10 places to go in April

Travelling to Morocco in the spring means the chance to see the magnificent contrast of the dusty red desert against the snowy peaks of the Atlas Mountains. The temperatures have not yet reached the peaks of the summer, and in the mountains it’s particularly pleasant for exploring, with springtime flowers flanking the trails and crisp, clear skies. Head off on our Best of Morocco holiday to lose yourself in the ancient cities, walk in Morocco’s answer to the Grand Canyon – the Todra Gorge – and among the peaks of the Middle Atlas.

April is a great time to visit China: southern cities like Hong Kong will still be cool, and more importantly the temperatures will be much more pleasant for walking part of the Great Wall. There’s also much less rain in the spring than during the peak summer months. Take advantage of the Easter holidays on our Highlights of China tour, which combines immersive experiences in Xi’an and Beijing with walking part of the Great Wall.

Head off on our Festivals of Bhutan holiday in April and your departure will coincide with one of the country’s most famous annual festivals: Paro. Taking place in Paro dzong monastery, the festivities draw thousands of visitors to watch masked dances and hear stories of good triumphing over evil. This is a chance to experience a traditional festival surrounded by locals – there will be a few other tourists, but due to the limited numbers of people travelling to Bhutan, the numbers will be small.

Combine a family holiday with Easter celebrations in Andalucía, where you’ll get to experience Semana Santa, the famous Holy Week. Andalucía is a great place to experience this religious festival, where thousands of people take part in street processions with enormous floats carrying religious statues to the churches. Travel on our self-guided Andalucia walking holiday and you can time your dates exactly to fit with the festival, plus you’ll have the freedom to spend as much time as you like observing the festivities. What’s more, if you fly into Seville you’ll have the chance to view some of the most spectacular parades – Seville is famous for its extravagant celebrations.

The Easter school holidays provide (at least) two leisurely weeks off school, and what better way to make the most of the time off than with a family trip to India? Our ten day India Golden Triangle family adventure is a perfect introduction to this magical country. There’s nowhere on earth more colourful, culturally diverse and energetic than India, so it’s perfect for busy and inquisitive minds. What’s more, April is also one of the best times to see tigers in Ranthambore National Park.