WHERE TO GO IN MAY

A hit of sunshine in a Greek island villa could be just thing to boost our mood and gulet (traditional sailing yacht) season begins in Turkey while Italy’s romantic cities make for a perfect early summer weekend break.

In South America, May means great weather for seeing Peru’s ancient sights and cities, such as Macchu Picchu and Cusco while wildlife enthusiasts should head to Ecuador and the Galapagos where the seas are at their calmest and temperatures are warm. Meet fearsome iguanas, swim with turtles and snorkel with tame white sharks.

Back in Africa, Namibia’s endless, clear skies over vast desert are just made for a flying safari. Hop up the legendary Skeleton Coast by Cessna stopping at simple, private camps along the way or indulge in a luxury lodge at Sossussvlei, home of the largest sand dunes, or way up on the Angolan border at Serra Cafema.