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The Best European Getaways: Where to go in May

Searching for the perfect destination for your May vacation? With warmer temperatures and unforgettable events, it's the perfect month to travel if you're hoping to soak up some culture. Whether you're looking for stunning scenery or historic sights, here are our best places to visit in May.

03 May 2023 4 min to read

Paris, France

There's never a bad time to visit the 'city of love' so it's no surprise that Paris is known as one of the best places for a vacation in May. This is particularly true for tennis fans, as Roland-Garros, the French Open, is an annual must-see event. Visit the city between 28 May and 11 June to experience the thrill of this major tournament and see Paris come to life. Get ready to join more than 400,000 passionate fans as you watch world-class players compete on one of the sport's most difficult courts. 
 
The courts at Roland-Garros are constructed from clay, a material that makes a tennis ball's movement less predictable, and as such, delivers some of the most exciting, physically demanding matches. Follow some of the greatest players as they attempt to win another historic title or watch as pairs battle it out during doubles. If you can't decide which days to attend, we recommend the Roland-Garros Kids' Day charity event. Renamed as the 'Yannick Noah Day', this charity event features small tournaments between the sport's top players. Need to rest and recharge before the next game? The Radisson Blu Hotel, Paris Boulogne, is just a 20-minute walk or two metro stops from the Roland-Garros Stadium. 
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Milan and Rome, Italy

Are you a cycling enthusiast wondering where to travel to in May? Make Italy your destination of choice. Milan and Rome are some of the best cities to experience the Giro d'Italia, an event that combines culture with one of the sport's best races.

The Giro d'Italia, which translates to the 'Tour of Italy', invites you to experience one of cycling's most prestigious events between 6 and 28 May. As the second-most important race after the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia features 21 stages of racing packed into three and a half weeks. Watch as athletes take on tough climbs, sprint days, and circuits as they journey through some of Italy's most famous cities and toughest terrains. Stay at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Touring Club Milan, to make sure you're close to the action. This location is less than an hour from some of the 2023 stops including Seregno, Bergamo and Cassano Magnago. Thirsty after a busy day? Rehydrate at the hotel's bar, Veloce, to enjoy a cycling-themed setting. Alternatively, catch the final sprint in Rome and choose from the Palazzo Montemartini Rome, A Radisson Collection Hotel, or the Radisson Blu GHR Hotel, Rome.

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Berlin, Germany

Searching for a culture-filled escape? Then Berlin is one of the best places to visit in May. This is the month you'll find the Carnival of Cultures (26 to 29 May), the Karneval der Kulturen, an exciting annual event that celebrates diversity and culture. Founded in 1996, the Carnival of Cultures takes place during the last weekend of the month and attracts millions of like-minded individuals from across the globe. Follow this four-day street festival from Friday to Monday and watch as Berlin comes to life. The highlight of the carnival is the street parade held on Pentecost Sunday in Kreuzberg. Take your place on the corner of Yorckstraße and Großbeerenstraße and watch troupes of exquisitely costumed dancers make their way toward Hermannplatz.
 
Stay at the Park Inn by Radisson Berlin, Alexanderplatz, and take a short metro ride to Hermannstraße to experience everything the carnival has to offer. Alternatively, our other hotels in Berlin are ideally located to explore some of the city's best attractions.
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Tromsø, Norway

Still searching for where to go in May? Visit Tromsø, a Norwegian destination that combines bustling city life with some of the most wondrous natural landscapes. Plan your trip during May to experience the midnight sun, a phenomenon that sees northern Norway bathed in natural sunlight for up to six months of the year.
Soak up the vitamin D as you discover everything this unique city has to offer. Tour the world-famous fjords to catch a glimpse of orcas and sperm whales, or head to the Polar Park to discover native species like bears, wolves and reindeer. 
 
For foodies, take a foodie tour to try some of Norway's best dishes. Alternatively, make the most of the endless sunshine by taking a cable car to the alpine peaks of Mount Storsteinen and enjoy panoramic vistas over Tromsø. After a busy day sightseeing, get a good night's rest at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Tromsø. The downtown location of this hotel is just a stone's throw away from the city's best attractions.
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