April is perhaps the best time to see the iconic sakura cherry blossoms in Japan, which turn many of the islands' sought-after cities and settlements into Studio Ghibli-worthy dreamscapes. From Tokyo to Kyoto, Hiroshima to Osaka, streets are lined with these charming blossoms as spring heralds a month of celebration.

Temperatures begin to climb during April in Mexico, making it an ideal time to explore this vibrant country's pristine Caribbean coast, fascinating colonial and Mesoamerican ruins and thriving culinary and cultural landscapes.