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Before diving into the list, let’s address the "why." Most people associate summer vacation with June, July, and August. However, savvy travelers know that May offers the best of summer without the suffering.
Then, on the last Friday of August, her grandmother called. “Come help me clean out the attic.”
The Algarve is famous for those stunning drone shots of sea caves and golden cliffs. In August, the beaches are packed with British and German tourists. In May, they are blissfully quiet.
May is an ideal time to plan a summer vacation for several reasons: