Early May Bank Holiday
Take off: Tue 5 – Fri 8 May
Result: 9 days off (Sat 2 – Sun 10 May)
This is the spring travel sweet spot. Fewer crowds, better prices, and many destinations just waking up after winter. An ideal time for trips that mix culture, food, and a bit of nature in comfortable weather without peak-season chaos.
This window lines up perfectly with our 12-day South Korea Adventure Tour, with lingering cherry blossoms, bustling street food markets and comfortable sightseeing in Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan before the summer humidity sets in. Add a couple of extra leave days and you can stretch the journey into a relaxed, well-paced spring escape during one of Korea’s best travel months.
Late May / Spring Bank Holiday
Take off: Tue 26 – Fri 29 May
Result: 9 days off (Sat 23 – Sun 31 May)
Another golden nine-day stretch. Great for warmer-weather destinations without the full summer crowds, or for adventure trips where you want sunshine without melting.
This timing works beautifully with our 13-day Japan Adventure Tour, where late spring brings mild temperatures, lush landscapes, and long, walkable days in cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. You’ll hit Japan just before the humidity ramps up, making it one of the most comfortable windows for first-time visitors.
