Where to travel in April.

April is shoulder season for SE Asia — hot but cheap. Japan cherry blossom continues first 2 weeks. Korea cherry blossom peaks Apr 1-15. Songkran (Thai New Year) Apr 13-15 is wild.

Top picks for April

1. 1Japan

   Cherry blossom carries into early April. Hotels still need 6-week lead.

2. 2South Korea

   Peak cherry blossom Apr 1-15. Jinhae festival.

3. 3Bali

   Dry season starts! April is the sweet spot.

4. 4Vietnam

   Hot but affordable. North Vietnam transitions to warm.

5. 5Georgia

   Tbilisi spring 12-20°C, snowdrops + cherry blossoms.

Avoid in April

• Thailand: Songkran (Apr 13-15) is fun but flights +30%, hotels +40%.
• UAE: Temperature climbs to 35°C+ — desert tours uncomfortable.

Festivals & events

• Songkran (Thai New Year) Apr 13-15
• Japan Spring Break early April