Ask us when to visit Greece, and our answer is May — every time. The light is warm without being punishing, the islands have room to breathe, and the experiences feel personal rather than performed. Here's what May looks like on the ground, from Athens to Santorini.

There's a moment in Seville in April when the orange blossom hits you before you even see the trees. Spring in Spain is Spain at its most itself — golden light, ancient festivals, and a pace that invites you to slow down and truly take it all in.