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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Asheville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Asheville
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2. Grand Junction, Colorado ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Grand Junction, Colorado
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3. Houston

Houston
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4. Arches National Park

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Arches National Park
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5. Costa del Sol, Spain

Costa del Sol, Spain
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6. Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal
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7. Everglades National Park

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Everglades National Park
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8. Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park
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9. Martha's Vineyard

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Martha's Vineyard
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10. Palm Springs

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Palm Springs
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11. San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo
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12. St. Augustine

St. Augustine
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13. Holland

Holland
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14. Crete, Greece

Crete, Greece
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15. Berlin, Germany

Berlin, Germany
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16. Paris, France

Paris, France
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17. Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy
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18. Lake District, England

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Lake District, England
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19. Dominica

Dominica
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20. Honolulu

Honolulu
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21. Monteverde, Costa Rica

Monteverde, Costa Rica
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22. Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia
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23. Acadia National Park

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Acadia National Park
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24. New Hampshire

New Hampshire
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25. Marrakech, Morocco

Marrakech, Morocco
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Why is April a great time to travel?
  • Answer: In April the ground begins to thaw and spring flowers start blooming, and with this newness all around, we always start thinking about our next trip.
  • Question: What makes April a desirable month to travel?
  • Answer: With the one exception of Southeast Asia, where April is the hottest time of year, it is a desirable month to travel to many places. April is the shoulder season for many travel destinations around the world, meaning that it is that sweet spot where you will find both fewer tourists than summer and great weather.
  • Question: What are some of the top destinations to visit in April?
  • Answer: From towns, cities and national parks in the United States to the Mediterranean, Europe, and South America and everything in between, we've highlighted some of the top destinations around the world to visit in April.

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