Best Time to Visit Popular Destinations Around the World

Planning to visit different countries around the world to experience fascinating cultures, flavourful cuisines and also explore nature at the right time? Then, the first plan of action would be making a note of seasonal guide, travel tips and currencies one must carry. Without these things journey can be tiresome and hectic.

Best time to visit Europe: (France/Italy/Switzerland)

To visit Europe one must travel during spring (April-May) and Autumn (September-October) to experience pleasant weather, lesser crowds and get good deals at hotels/dorms.

After harsh winter, spring brings along greenery, warmth and pleasant weather. Paris and the Loire valley of France are especially beautiful during spring, whereas visiting popular destinations in Italy like Rome; Venice becomes ideal without summer's harshness. While snow may still cover Switzerland's Alpine region, cities like Zurich and Lucerne bloom with colorful flowers and enjoy pleasant spring weather, making them popular destinations for tourists from around the world.

Travel Tips:

The TGV high speed railway system connects major cities of France and Swiss travel pass is essential if you are planning to have multiple train journeys in Switzerland. In Italy, trains are least expensive with intercity and euro city trains connecting towns while renting cars might become expensive.

Currencies:

If you're looking to buy Swiss Franc or buy Euro, the following note denominations are available:

Swiss Franc (CHF)- Notes- 10,20,50,100,1000 Francs.

Euro (EUR)- Notes- 5,10,20,50,100,200,500 Euro.

Best time to visit Southeast Asia- Thailand, Vietnam, Bali:

The best time to have a worthwhile trip to southeast Asian countries would be in the dry season from November- April when the weather is sunny and outdoor activities are enjoyable.

With the weather in Thailand having the lowest humidity and minimal rainfall, it's an ideal time to visit Bangkok, Northern Thailand. It's preferable to visit Bali during the dry season from May to September to enjoy sunny skies and experience sun-soaked beaches. Also, it is the perfect time for diving, exploring temples and doing outdoor adventures in Bali.

Vietnam’s weather varies from region to region and therefore choosing the right time matters. While Northern Vietnam's March-April season helps enjoy dry weather with less crowds, the southern Vietnam’s January-February season with clear skies and sunny weather makes it a pleasant time with local festivals being highlight.

Currencies:

• Thai Baht (THB): 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1,000 Baht notes.
• Vietnamese Dong (VND): 500,000 VND, 200,000 VND, 100,000 VND, 50,000 VND, 20,000 VND, and 10,000 VND notes.

Buyback offers:

Buyback offer gives travellers to sell back unused foreign currencies at favourable exchange rates. Several money changers offer buy back however Orient exchange is a notable RBI -authorised money changer which buys back up to 25% of any leftover VND, Baht and Rupiah currency within 30 days of purchasing the currency from them. This offer is also applicable for certain other destination currencies as well.

Best Time to visit USA and Canada:

It is ideal to visit the USA and Canada during May to June and Sept to October because of welcoming weather and manageable crowds during this season.

During spring you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms in Washington. The hotel rates are also generally lower during this time.

It is the best season to visit Canada if you want to experience a beautiful waterfront festival in Vancouver, annual tulip festival in Ottawa and smaller crowds at Niagara Falls.

Currencies:

If you're looking to buy US Dollar or buy Canadian Dollar, the following note denominations are available:

US Dollar (USD): Notes: 1,2,5,10,20,50,100 $.

Canadian Dollar (CAD): CAD banknotes- 5,10,20,50,100 CAD.

Best Time to visit Middle East Countries like Qatar, Dubai and Abu Dabi:

For someone travelling from India to the Middle east, the best time to visit depends on the desert climate. It should be in the less hot season which is mainly from November-march. Even though January-September months have hot weather, it has less crowd and also hotel prices are cheaper during this time. Whereas during October to February, the weather is pleasant but as this is peak season, flight prices are higher. Direct flights from all metro cities are available in India.

Currencies:

UAE Dirham (AED)- Bank notes- 5,10,20,50,100,300,500,1000 AED.

Qatari Rial (QAR)- Bank notes- 1,5,10,50,100,500 Riyal.

Ideal time to visit Australia and New Zealand:

India and Europe, North America fall into the northern hemisphere but Australia, New Zealand are located in the southern hemisphere. So choosing the right time matters if someone is going from India.

Sydney, Melbourne can be ideal for summers in Australia as the weather is pleasant but flight cost and ticket prices might be on higher side. Though weather in New Zealand is always unpredictable, February to March is the best time to visit since it shoulders busy summer school holidays and the weather remains beautifully warm and stable. Queenstown in New Zealand known as the adventure capital of the world would be a must visit to experience bungee jumping, jet boating and winery visits.

Currencies:

Australian Dollar (AUD): Notes- 5,10,20,50,100 AUD.

New Zealand Dollar (NZD): Notes- 5,10,20,50, 100 New Zealand Dollar.

Best time to visit Japan and South Korea:

Although Japan and South Korea have 4 visible seasons ,among them spring and autumn are the best time to visit for tourists.

During spring, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Mount Fuji blooms with cherry blossoms and have a lovely weather whereas in South Korea Jinhea cherry blossom festival particularly attracts tourists all over the world.

Autumn brings vibrant colours of trees and leaves all through Japan while autumn festivals held in Seoul and other cities in south Korea are worth enjoying as tourists.

Currencies:

Buying Japanese Yen through RBI-Authorised foreign exchange dealers is better than buying it from airports as airports not only have higher rate of exchange but also have higher processing fees and some may even include hidden fees making it expensive for travellers. Exchanging currency through trusted forex service providers like Orient Exchange helps you save money and manage your travel expenses. Orient Exchange also provides doorstep delivery service, making the whole currency exchange process very convenient and seamless.

If you're looking to buy Japanese Yen or buy South Korean Won, the following note denominations are available:

Japanese yen (JPY): Notes: 1000,2000,5000,10,000 Yen.

South Korean Won (KRW): Notes- 1000,5000, 10,000, 50,000 won.

Korean won is not as widely traded as USD or Euro in India hence whenever travellers purchase currencies in bulk, buy back option provided by Orient Exchange can be helpful.

Best Time to Visit Popular Destinations Based on Budget and Flight Prices:

Destination	Best Budget Month	Best flight price and Hotel
Italy	February-March, November	flights cheaper, lower tourists.
France	January-March, Oct-Nov	flights are cheaper due to off season
Switzerland	April-May, early December	flights cheaper due to summer
Thailand	May-June, September	Monsoon sales on flights and hotels.
Indonesia	February-April	shoulder season off
United Arab Emirates	June-August	summer flights are cheap
Japan and Korea	January, late November	lower tourist’s season
Australia and New Zealand	May, August	off peak travel months
USA	January-February	post-holiday less crowd

Overall Flights Tips for Tourist:

When you are travelling abroad from India, it is advisable to always book before 3-4 months. The most expensive times to travel Worldwide is either Christmas, Easter week, Festival months or holiday events and so try to avoid those months. Right before the peak season or after the peak season are highly recommended for lower hotel prices and also good weather.

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