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Dreaming of Hollywood glitz and glamour this April? You\u2019re in luck. It\u2019s the perfect time of year to hit Southern California. Crowds aren\u2019t too heavy, smog levels are lower, and the temperatures are perfect.<\/p>\n
Start off in the City of Angels<\/a>, where you can see the famous Hollywood sign, cruise the beaches, and even take a tour of celebrity homes! If you\u2019re traveling with kiddos, pop over to the original Disneyland. Looking for a road trip? Drive up the Pacific Coast Highway, or drop into one of the numerous national parks that surround the city.<\/p>\n Want to go a little further afield? Head inland to Indio, where the annual Coachella festival is happening. It\u2019s one of the largest, most awesome music festivals in the U.S.\u2014and it\u2019s conveniently located for a daytrip to Palm Springs! Rock on, California.<\/p>\n saiko3p\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n Most of Asia is uncomfortably hot and humid this time of year, but not the Philippines! Wrapping up its dry season this month, April is the perfect time to island hop to your heart\u2019s desire, all while avoiding the crowds and <\/em>the typhoons. Now that\u2019s a sweet deal.<\/p>\n Not sure what there is to do in the Philippines<\/a>? Understandable\u2014it\u2019s still a bit off the beaten path for many tourists. But that won\u2019t last long. With its gorgeous rice fields, freakishly symmetrical mountains, and incredible scuba diving opportunities, the Philippines is quickly being added to many travelers\u2019 bucket lists.<\/p>\n So what are you waiting for? You could be swimming with whale sharks this month. GET ON THAT<\/a>.<\/p>\n Anna Omelchenko\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n OK, yes, I get it. This is a region and not a destination. But April in the Mediterranean is perfect\u2014too perfect to leave any of its many cities out.<\/p>\n While spring is arriving fashionably late this year for many of us\u2014here\u2019s a shout out to chilly New York\u2014it\u2019s already in full swing along the Mediterranean. Beaming sunshine, crystal blue skies, and perfect temperatures make this an ideal place to plan your next vacation.<\/p>\n Not sure where to go? Some highlights include Barcelona<\/a>, Marseille<\/a>, Rome<\/a>, and Athens<\/a>\u2014but if you\u2019re looking to get further off the beaten path, try islands like Mallorca<\/a>, Sicily<\/a>, or Mykonos<\/a>. The Turkish coast is also beautiful this time of year, with beach towns like Adana<\/a> just waiting to show you the best April trip you\u2019ve ever taken.<\/p>\n posztos\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n A bit south of the Mediterranean you\u2019ll find the Moroccan city of Marrakech<\/a>, and goodness is this a good time of year to visit. As the spring and summer continues, this desert city will get unbearably hot\u2014but in April, temperatures are hovering around a comfortable 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Perfect!<\/p>\n In addition to the gorgeous weather, Marrakech is just plain awesome, so you\u2019ll have lots of things to do. Check out El Badi Palace, the old mosques that are scattered all around the city, and Djemma el Fna, one of Marrakech\u2019s oldest markets. It\u2019s been named a \u201cMasterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity\u201d by UNESCO, so clearly, it\u2019s a pretty sweet place to spend your April vacation.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a taste of the Middle East this month\u2014while avoiding ridiculous temperatures or safety concerns\u2014Morocco is the place to do it.<\/a><\/p>\n2.) If You\u2019re Adventurous and Want to Get Off the Beaten Path<\/h3>\n
<\/a>3.) If You\u2019re a Perfectionist, Because the Mediterranean in April is Actual Perfection<\/h3>\n
<\/a>4.) If You Love the Middle East But Not Its Typically Insane Heat<\/h3>\n
<\/a>5.) If You\u2019re a Tulip-Loving Party Animal<\/h3>\n