10 best destinations for holidaymakers in April
<p>From Cape Town to Paris and everywhere in between, here are the best destinations to visit in April.</p>
<p><strong>1. Paris, France</strong></p>
<p>As the song goes, “I love Paris in the springtime”. The City of Love is delightful in April – the trees are beginning to blossom in the Tuileries, evenings are long and golden, and the Seine sparkles in the sunshine. Walk the streets hand in hand alongside all the other Parisians emerging from the depths of winter.</p>
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<p><strong>2. Texas, USA</strong></p>
<p>Yeehah! April is a great time to visit the Lone Star State. Summers can be seriously hot, but in spring the weather is gorgeous, skies are blue and a great calendar of festivals and events is just kicking off. It’s also a great time for walking holidays in the high Texan desert – you can even sleep under the stars.</p>
<p><strong>3. Copenhagen, Denmark</strong></p>
<p>Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but for a brief period in April Copenhagen actually becomes relatively cheap. It’s the tail end of spring, so weather is still brisk, but the city is beginning to come alive again and the Tivoli Gardens will reopen for the season.</p>
<p><strong>4. Mexico City, Mexico</strong></p>
<p>Take advantage of the warm, dry weather that precedes the wet summer and head to Mexico City in April. Most travellers skip the capital and head straight for the beaches, but Mexico City is a fascinating destination in its own right with a rich history, incredible architecture and a buzzing food scene.</p>
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<p><strong>5. Chengdu, China</strong></p>
<p>One word – pandas. The city of Chengdu, in China’s Sichuan province, is emerging as a tourist hotspot for its food, arts and culture, but pandas are the real draw here and you can visit the prestigious Chengdu Research Base. There are some fantastic hotels opening up too and the weather is perfect in April.</p>
<p><strong>6. Lima, Peru</strong></p>
<p>You won’t find a better month to visit the Peruvian capital. Days are warm, nights are mild and, because it’s the first month of the off-season, hotels are cheap. Lima is one of the world’s great food cities, so you’ll want to spend a lot of your time eating. Don’t miss dinner at the incomparable Astrid y Gaston.</p>
<p><strong>7. Namibia</strong></p>
<p>You don’t ever really need to worry about rain in Namibia (it’s dry for 300+ days a year), but temperatures can be scorching, so April is a great time for a desert safari. The Etosha National Game Park is packed full of wildlife and the Skeleton Coast is captivating. You can’t help but be mesmerised by Namibia.</p>
<p><strong>8. Los Angeles, USA</strong></p>
<p>LA’s sweet spot for visiting runs from March to May, so April is a no brainer. The weather is warm, the air is (relatively) free from smog and the crowds aren’t yet oppressive. You’ll also find some great deals on hotels, leaving you more money in your pocket for a trip to Rodeo Drive or one of the excellent outlet malls.</p>
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<p><strong>9. Sri Lanka</strong></p>
<p>Sri Lanka is fast emerging as Asia’s hottest new destination, offering an incredible mix of beaches, nature, history, culture and food. It has a complicated double monsoon system, so in April you’ll want to head for the east coast. This is the less-touristed side of the country, so expect hardly any crowds, pristine rainforest, unspoilt coastline and charming villages.</p>
<p><strong>10. Cape Town, South Africa</strong></p>
<p>April is still a little chilly for a beach break in Cape Town, but if you are looking for hiking, wine tours and galleries, then it’s just about perfect. The exciting new The Silos hotel has just opened too, a magical new space on the V&A Waterfront that is like nothing else in the city.</p>
<p>Have you been to any of these destinations? Do you have any recommendations?</p>
