April is a great month for a family holiday and for those who choose to travel alone.
There are three reasons to go on holiday in April:
Because of the weather!
In most countries April is a very pleasant time: it is spring, the nature is sunny and cheerful, but without exhausting heat.
Because there are no crowds!
In April, it is much easier to go on tours: there is no summer rush and no crowds of tourists; you can see everything in peace without hurry. By the way, the nightlife is much quieter in the spring – this is a significant bonus for those who like to sleep on vacation.
Just because it’s fun!
In the spring there are numerous festivals, street parties, mass celebrations that are exciting for both tourists and the locals.
1. Thailand
You can visit this country all year round since air temperature is stable at 33 ° C and the water is always 28 ° C. The holiday can only be spoiled by tropical storms, but they are very short in April and last less than an hour. In Pattaya, Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi you might not see a single raindrop in two weeks.
Sandy beaches, clear sea, exotic cuisine, the opportunity to combine a beach holiday with interesting excursions – all this makes Thailand attractive for people of all ages and incomes. Having been here once, travellers fall in love with this amazing country and its friendly people and want to come back again and again.
2. Hainan Island (China)

There are alternatives to popular destinations, of course. For example, in April, the temperature on the islands and the coast of the South China Sea is very pleasant. Hainan is a beautiful island ready to receive tourists. Water temperature is 28 ° C and the air temperature is + 29 ° C. In April comfortable bathing beaches of Hainan Island are even called “Havana in the East”, as the climate is very mild and gentle, like the climate of the Hawaiian Islands.
In the usual beach program in Hainan can benefit from with some exotics, and with the benefit to the health. Now this island tour offers a variety of health improvement programs based on ancient Chinese medicine prescriptions.
Ancient Chinese techniques and medicines for treating and cleansing the body, combined with the leisurely mountain walks will help you to fully relax and recover. (eg, tourists, accompanied by an experienced guide can climb the volcano Ma Anh, walk in the Botanical Gardens, which are in full bloom in April).
3. Vietnam
Vietnam – mysterious, full of exotic Asian region is becoming more and more popular with tourists. Holiday in April in will please, first of all, by beautiful weather. Air temperature is + 33 °, gentle clear sea, white and golden beaches, interesting national cuisine, friendly Vietnamese, elephant riding, snake farms, boat trips, fishing, skydiving – all this seems convincing enough in favour of holidaying in this country.
And Vietnam prices are much lower than those of other South-east Asian countries.
4. India (GOA)
You can go there any time of the year. Beaches stretching from north to south are conventionally referred to as North Goa and South Goa. North Goa was chosen by hippies enjoying incendiary parties, nightlife, noise and jolly. Hotels, mostly 2-3 *are inexpensive and fun.
South Goa is considered a more respectable resort area, with 4-5 * hotels, and higher tour prices. But the sea is warm everywhere in April: the water temperature is+ 27 ° C and air temperature is 32 ° C. Holiday in South Goa predisposes for rest, regularity, abstraction, Ayurvedic procedures and internal contemplation.
5. South Africa
You fancy an unusual holiday? In South Africa, April is the time when the rainy season ends and the whole of nature comes to life so you will not find better time for safari. In addition, at this time the migration of sharks, dolphins and whales occurs which is a rare and interesting spectacle. The quality of tourist services in South Africa is truly remarkable.
6. Jordan
It is a great idea to have a holiday in Jordan. Rest in the Dead Sea will give you strength and health for the whole year, for both children and adults, and variety of exciting excursions are available for any company of tourists.
For those interested in Christian culture, the pilgrimage to the holy city of Jerusalem will be of interest, and if Easter falls in April, there will be a unique opportunity to see the Easter celebrations, which are very beautiful.
7. Nepal
If you want something exotic – go to Nepal! 13 April is the time of Nepalese New Year which is celebrated in a very bright, beautiful and quite unusual way.
If you are physically fit you can climb higher and take a trip to the holy sites in Tibet. And for those who planned to conquer Everest, April is the best time to do this.
8. The Netherlands

Those who are indifferent to the beach holiday can find interesting options in Europe. In the Netherlands the flowering of tulips, daffodils, lilies is starting in April. Everywhere you can see whole fields of flowers with difference fragrances, with petals of the most unusual shape and colour. Netherlands are known as the country of tulips, tulip here is given a special place and is treated with a great honour.