From 5-star resorts in Abu Dhabi to flower shows in London and out-of-this-world pool parties in Las Vegas, if you’re thinking of taking a trip in May there are a lots of activities across the world that bump certain cities up the wish list.
Take a look at our top picks for the best holiday destinations in May…
London in May
The weather in London is always unpredictable but in May you can expect warm weather and sunshine with temperatures averaging 13°C. The month is bookended with two bank holidays with locals heading to various parks and pubs around the city. The Chelsea Flower Show takes place in May, with creative displays and show gardens available to visit. Although the event is ticketed, the area of Chelsea and West London honour the show with various free events and themed afternoon teas.
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Shakespeare’s Globe and Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre kick off their Summer season of shows and performances that attract viewers from all over. There’s also the chance to see the Queen as she travels in a processional carriage through the streets of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament and a delicious Wine Week where you can sample from the finest bottles. The Men’s and Women’s FA Cup finals also take place during this month too, making London one of the best places to travel to in May for sports fans.
For Shakespeare's Globe:
Red Route, Stop: St Paul’s Cathedral
For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre:
Blue & Orange Route, Stop: Baker Street
For Houses of Parliament:
Red & Orange Route, Stop: London Eye
Abu Dhabi in May
Being an oasis in a desert, it should be no surprise that Abu Dhabi is hot all year round. With most months reaching sweltering temperatures the best time to go is when the spring season starts in May. Spend your days relaxing by the corniche or working on your tan at the beach.
It’s also worth taking a trip to Heritage Village while the weather is cool, where you’ll learn more about Arab culture, find hidden treasures and immerse yourself in the city’s traditions. Emirates Palace is free to enter and gives a new meaning to luxury living, explore the sprawling 5-star resort, stop for a bite to eat and keep your eyes open for its A-list clientele. The average temperature is still high at 31°C so we recommend packing lots of sun cream and stopping for regular water breaks.
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For the corniche:
Red Route, Stop: Public Beach
For Heritage Village:
Red Route, Stop: Heritage Village
For Emirates Palace:
Red Route, Stop: Etihad Towers
Las Vegas in May
Pool party season begins in May and Sin City erupts into an intoxicating scene of celebrity DJs, luxury events and all the scandalous merriment you’d expect from the city that never sleeps. Most hotels compete with each other to attract crowds so keep an eye out for free entry and some amazing drink deals.
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Memorial Day Weekend marks the start of summer and is one of Las Vegas’s biggest weekends, with locals and tourists swapping the casinos and bars on the strip for fun in the sun. Cinco de Mayo takes places on May 5th with a celebration of events, food and live entertainment usually taking place over the following weekend. There’s also the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) that sees fans of electronic dance music paint the town red for three days straight. The weather averages 30°C during the day, so if you’re not by a pool people are usually trying to win big at the nearest roulette table.
For the Las Vegas Strip:
Red & Green Route, Stop: High Roller/LINQ Promenade
In addition to the local events that take place in these cities in May, you can tick off seeing the sights from a Big Bus tour. With panoramic views of the most iconic landmarks and the option to hop off and explore at any of our stops, you can tick off an entire city in a day!
