Quick Summary:
- With the weather warming up, May is the perfect time to travel before destinations are overrun by tourists and touristy prices.
- Whether visitors want to stay close to home or head to an exotic location far, far away, we've found some of the greatest places to start the summer with a bang.
- Picking a destination can get tricky, but depending on whether travelers are looking for a culinary adventure or an isolated getaway, they can head to the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta or the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe.
- There are so many options, so get choosing, packing, and enjoying!
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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
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Durham
Bryce Canyon National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Memphis
New York City
Olympic National Park
Philadelphia
Sedona
Washington D.C.
Yosemite National Park
Barcelona, Spain
Slovenia
Edinburgh
Machu Picchu
Isla Mujeres
Rome
Grenada
Cyprus
Cayman Islands
Toronto
Vancouver
Aruba
Provence
Atlanta
Adirondacks
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