Here are best visa-free holiday destinations for the upcoming holiday season…
South Korea
South Korea is recently one of the magnets of holiday destinations with its popular culture and touristic activities. The country experiences a very beautiful season with cherry festivals organized seasonally. On the other hand, as a technology center, the city attracts attention with its giant skyscrapers, futuristic buildings and Buddhist temples and historical palaces. You can visit the historical Gyeongbokgung Palace with 7,000 rooms and the famous Jogyesa Temple surrounded by ancient pine trees after visiting Dongdaemun Design Plaza with its futuristic architecture. Also, Korean cuisine, which combines Far Eastern flavors, should be experienced.
Cape Town
Cape Town has been chosen as the world’s best holiday destination for seven years by world-renowned travel magazine for seven years. Turkish Airlines has 11-hour direct flight from Istanbul to Cape Town, one of the three capitals of the Republic of South Africa. The city is known with its design world, art and gastronomy as well as natural beauties. When you visit this beautiful city, you may go to Table Mountain by cable car, see the Cape of Good Hope, photograph African penguins at Boulders Beach and enjoy wine tastings in the Cape Winelands region. Victoria & Alfred Harbour is centre of attraction with cafes, restaurants and shopping centres. The Zeitz Musuem and the Southern Guild art gallery are among the addresses where you can see the best exhibitions of African art.
Singapore
As one of the most beautiful countries in Asia, Singapore offers exotic experiences to its visitors by combining the colonial architecture inherited from England, which was a colony for many years, with the mystical atmosphere of the Far East. Singapore stands out with its magnificent gardens, orchid plantations and fashion experiences first things first. Housing the most important art collection in Southeast Asia, The National Gallery and Gardens by the Bay are must-see. Singapore means “lion city” in Malay. The Merlion Statue, one of the symbols of the city, is one of the places you can photograph together with the Merlion Park, which is half fish and half lion. Tianfu, which is the oldest temple in the city, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens are places that you should visit. Families with children should buy tickets to the Singapore Zoo, which is famous for its night safaris where they can see nocturnal animals.
Macedonia
As a beautiful country in Balkans, Macedonia is visa-free destination. Skopje is slightly rainy in these months, yet you can see Roman and Ottoman artifacts. Skopje Castle, Macedonia Square and Stone Bridge take the lead for touristic destinations. Skopje Castle, Macedonia Square and Stone Bridge are the main attractions. Macedonia Square, on the banks of the Vardar River, is where you’ll find some of the best cafes, restaurants and boutiques in the city. The many bars, nightclubs, pubs and especially jazz clubs in the square promise a quality nightlife. Don’t forget to visit the famous Turkish bazaar.
Japan
Japan is one of the most popular vacation destinations all over the world in 2024, the city takes a completely different atmosphere in April. The Cherry Blossom Festival is organized every year between April 4-15 in the country, where magnificent views are experienced with the blossoming of cherry trees. Of course, there are many things to do in Japan, but the most important thing to do in your limited time is to explore Tokyo and Kyoto. The former capital Kyoto is the best place to experience ancient Japanese traditions, traditional crafts and geisha culture. Tokyo has countless important museums, galleries, temples and parks. But a must-do is to attend a traditional tea ceremony and explore the gastronomic scene of Tokyo, one of the cities with the highest number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the world. Don’t forget to make time for a day trip to Mount Fuji, a natural masterpiece.
Seychelles
April and May are the best months to visit Seychelles, which is one of the magical archipelagos of the Indian Ocean. First of all, you can easily enjoy the sea and the sun in this season. Those who want to stay in Mahe can find many luxury resorts. However, staying on private islands in Seychelles will also be a pleasant and calm choice. Furthermore, you can try Creole cuisine, participate in activities in which you can see giant land turtles, and explore La Digue and the famous Anse Source d’Argent beach. For a lovely dinner you can prefer historic Marie Antoinette, the oldest restaurant in the Indian Ocean.
Bali
If Asia enthusiasts are in search of both sea and cultural history, Indonesia’s Bali Island is one of the most beautiful options among this kinds of places. Bali is famous for its lush rice paddies, powerful volcanoes, pristine beaches and epic waterfalls. If you plan to see it all, there are many delightful places to stay on your vacation. Uluwatu is an ideal choice if you are going for the first time and looking for a beach vacation and Canggu is ideal if you are looking for surf. If you want to discover the heart and culture of the island, Ubud should be on your plans. Ubud, where you can explore rice fields, waterfalls and volcanoes, is also famous for its yoga, meditation and wellness hotels for those looking for spiritual experiences.
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, a natural wonders has the most water in April. With rainbows over the rushing waterfall and nature parks surrounding it all, this area is a vacation destination. You can see the falls from both Zambia and Zimwabwe, yet for a better experience we can recommend Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe is one of the least explored countries of the African continent and offers a unique safari trip with its untouched wildlife. Also, you can travel to Johannesburg, and from there you can also flight directly to Zimbabwe. In Zimbabwe, you may experience safari in Mana Pools or Hwange national parks for w few days, and then take a short domestic flight to Victoria Falls.
Fas
Morocco is one of the destinations you can easily reach without a visa and with a quick preparation you can have a very colorful and enjoyable Eid holiday. Marrakech, which you can travel with a four-hour direct flight of Turkish Airlines from Istanbul, can be your starting point. We recommend spending at least three days to get to know this exotic city. After Marrakech, you can travel overland to the Sahara, the largest hot desert in the world, and stay in a tent camp to experience all the beauties of the desert. Those who don’t want to make this long journey that will take several days can try the Agafay desert, 45 minutes from Marrakech; however, it should be noted that Agafay is a rocky desert, not sand. Those with more time to spare can visit the historic city of Fez or enjoy the sea on the country’s Atlantic coast, where one chic hotel after another has opened. While exploring Marrakech, be sure to see the Atlas Mountains and experience the country’s people, lifestyle and culinary culture in village houses large and small.
