Best places to travel from United States in May (2026)
15 destinations that are easy to enter on a United States passport and in season in May, ranked by visa ease and weather. Estimated for 7 days, 1 traveller, flying from New York.
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| # | Destination | Visa | Stay | Approx. flight | Est. 7-day budget | Visa difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇦 Marrakech Souks, riads and trips to the Sahara and Atlas. | Visa-free | 90 days | $610 ~8h each way | $1,100 | Easy |
| 2 | 🇨🇿 Prague Fairytale old town, castles and Christmas markets. | Visa-free | 90 days | $670 ~9h each way | $1,370 | Easy |
| 3 | 🇵🇹 Lisbon Trams, custard tarts, viewpoints and nearby beaches. | Visa-free | 90 days | $570 ~8h each way | $1,410 | Easy |
| 4 | 🇪🇸 Barcelona Gaudí, tapas, beaches and late nights. | Visa-free | 90 days | $630 ~9h each way | $1,680 | Easy |
| 5 | 🇳🇱 Amsterdam Canals, museums, cycling and tulip season in spring. | Visa-free | 90 days | $610 ~8h each way | $1,800 | Easy |
| 6 | 🇺🇸 New York Broadway, museums, Central Park and every cuisine. | Domestic | Unlimited | $60 ~1h each way | $1,810 | Easy |
| 7 | 🇮🇹 Rome Colosseum, Vatican and some of the world's best food. | Visa-free | 90 days | $700 ~10h each way | $1,820 | Easy |
| 8 | 🇫🇷 Paris Museums, cafés, the Eiffel Tower and day trips. | Visa-free | 90 days | $610 ~8h each way | $1,870 | Easy |
| 9 | 🇬🇧 London Museums (many free), markets, theatre and parks. | eTA | Per visa | $580 ~8h each way | $1,980 | Easy |
| 10 | 🇬🇪 Tbilisi & Georgia Wine, mountains and one of the best food scenes in the region. | Visa-free | 360 days | $890 ~14h each way | $1,270 | Easy |
| 11 | 🇭🇺 Budapest Thermal baths, ruin bars and Danube views. | Visa-free | 90 days | $710 ~12h each way | $1,340 | Easy |
| 12 | 🇰🇿 Almaty Mountain lakes and canyons on the edge of a modern city. | Visa-free | 30 days | $1,000 ~16h each way | $1,420 | Easy |
| 13 | 🇹🇷 Istanbul Hagia Sophia, bazaars, Bosphorus cruises and kebabs. | Visa-free | Visa-free | $800 ~13h each way | $1,430 | Easy |
| 14 | 🇹🇷 Cappadocia Hot-air balloons over fairy chimneys and cave hotels. | Visa-free | Visa-free | $850 ~14h each way | $1,480 | Easy |
| 15 | 🇬🇷 Greece (Athens & islands) Acropolis, Santorini sunsets and island ferries. | Visa-free | 90 days | $790 ~13h each way | $1,700 | Easy |
Flights are rough round-trip economy estimates from distance; daily costs are mid-range estimates (shared room, meals, local transport). Always check live prices and official visa rules before booking.