Travel guides
Where to go, and when
Short, practical guides for trips from the UK: the best months, what to see, getting around and the visa you need.
Finland
Best: Summer brings the midnight sun: in June and July the nights stay light across Finland, and north of the Arctic Circle the sun does not set at all in June
France
Best: April and May are mild, and the gardens of the Loire châteaux open from April
Germany
Best: Spring brings blossom and the asparagus season, which runs from April to June
Greece
Best: Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to go
Iceland
Best: It depends on what you want to see
Netherlands
Best: Spring is flower season
Saudi Arabia
Best: The cooler months are the best time to go
Spain
Best: Spring, from March to June, is many people's favourite time, and autumn stays sunny from Madrid southwards
United Arab Emirates
Best: October to April is the cooler season, with daytime temperatures of about 24 to 30°C, and January is the coolest month
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