These are the best places to visit in May in the United States and around the world.

Here are the best places to travel in May.

Where to Stay:In the heart of Montauk, stay at luxury boutique hotel,Marram.

Boats in the harbor

Catalina Island harbor.Credit:Brooke Bastinelli/Getty Images

For a wellness-focused stay, considerShou Sugi Ban Housein Water Mill.

Golf fans have their choice of five courses at Big Cedar Lodge.

Activities there include stargazing, golf, sunset bonfires, and wellness experiences.The Ozarkeris located in nearby Branson.

View of Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee

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The annual performing arts festival,Spoleto, runs from May 23 to June 8.

Theres plenty to do, and warm desert evenings might be the best part of May visits.

Wildflowers are in bloom too, making May an ideal time for a road trip along Virginias stunningSkyline Drive.

Sand dunes and ocean in the Hamptons

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Where to Stay:Places to stayrange from RV parks and campsites to hotels and beachfront vacation rentals.

Summer vacationers havent arrived yet, so prices may be more attractive and restaurant reservations easier to secure.

Concerns about the effects of Mauiswildfireshave kept visitors away, but tourists are welcome in most areas.

A cathedral overlooking mountains

Mountains around Big Cedar Lodge.Courtesy of Big Cedar Lodge

Snorkeling, swimming, and enjoyingMauis beachescan be combined with adventures like climbing Mt.

Haleakala for sunrise, driving the famed Road to Hana, hiking amongwaterfalls, orstargazingMauis dark skies.

Its a weekend escape for locals or a perfect addition to a California vacation for visitors.

An empty street in Charleston

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Saturday visitors can tour El Rancho Escondido to see Wrigleys Arabian horse ranch.

Where to Stay:Weve rounded up nine of thebest places to stay on Catalina Island, including plushMt.

Ada, Wrigleys former residence.

houses surrounded by palm trees and mountains.

Art deco houses in Palm Springs, California.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Where to Stay:In nearby Naples,Perry Hotel Naplesand theRitz-Carlton Naplesare excellent options.

In Bonita Springs, stay at theHyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa.

The key to enjoying Rome during such an event is balancing the iconic landmarks with lesser-known treasures.

Rolling hills with fog

Mountains in Shenandoah Valley.Jon Mattrisch/Travel + Leisure

Embrace the crowds, but also take time to explore the quieter, more intimate sides of the city.

Bermuda

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Bermudawas voted one of T+L readers favorite islands in the2024 Worlds Best Awards.

Music fans will want to time their visit with the annualSt.

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA at Corpus Christi Cathedral in the early morning.

Corpus Christi Cathedral at sunset.Sean Pavone/Getty Images

Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival(May 4-11) to enjoy some tunes along with the island vibes.

Where to Stay:St. Lucias best all-inclusive resorts, includingJade Mountainand wellness-focusedBody Holiday, make vacation planning easy.

Just pack some warm layers, and youll be comfortable strolling through St. Stephens Green and Phoenix Park.

Sunset over a beach

A sunset over a Maui beach.Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure

Its also the start of wildlife mating season, making animal sightings more frequent and dramatic.

Wine lovers will enjoy South Africas Winelands, mainly located in the Western Cape.

Its the best time to stroll along historic cobblestone streets, hike, or bike along the islands trails.

Florida Fort Myers colorful facades and palm trees in USA

Colorful buildings in Fort Myers, Florida.LUNAMARINA/Getty Images

Tasting local Hvar wines is another favorite pastime, with many convenient tours available.

Starting May 2, United Airlines resumes its seasonal flight service from Newark to Dubrovnik.

From there, its a four-hour ferry ride to Hvar.

Looking up at the colosseum

The Colosseum of Rome, Italy.Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure

In Ubud, theres shopping, beautiful terraced rice fields, spas, and restaurants.

I first heard ofTodos Santosfrom a couple who live in Cabo San Lucas.

Art galleries, boutiques, and markets offering handmade local crafts are there for browsing and shopping.

View of a boat in a rocky cove in Mallorca

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A walkway leading up to the Caracol ruins in Belize

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A woman in a green dress commutes in a single engine runabout to downtown Hamilton, Bermuda past the modern condominiums and apartment buildings along the waterfront

The town of Hamilton on Bermuda.KenWiedemann/Getty Images

View of mountain in St Lucia from a swing over a pool

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View of the Dublin Castle

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A lone zebra looking at the camera.

A zebra in South Africa.Jess Macdonald/Travel + Leisure

A woman overlooking a harbor

The harbor in old town Hvar, Croatia.Monica Farber/Travel + Leisure

Aerial view of green landscape

Aerial view of Bali’s rice fields.Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure

aerial view of Todos Santos, Mexican Baja

Houses along the coast in Todos Santos, Mexico.Marc Romanelli/Getty Images