Spain / Balearic
May's Turn -On

We don't want to tell you when to go to the Balearic Islands. Because you should go anytime you get the chance. But May is one of the best months to visit, if nature turns you on. Although you'll miss the beauty & fragrance of their almond trees that bloom in February, Mother Earth has a lot more to offer come May. The islands are waking up then, getting ready for summer. Everything is open & there's enough action to keep most people happy. And you won't have to deal with the crowds & heat...guaranteed to arrive later on. That means you'll be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the islands a little more peacefully & comfortably. Here is some idea of what you'll encounter during May on Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca & Formentera: the smell of orange blossoms & orange groves everywhere (the orange juice is fabulous). Rocky, blue-green grottos to take a swim (if you can handle the cold). Uncrowded beaches to sit a spell. A sea of red poppies in field after field (you can stop to take photos because the traffic isn't bad, yet). Farm animals & their darling babies eating flowers. Queen Anne's Lace bigger than you've ever seen. Ancient olive trees with their newest silver foliage swaying in the breeze. And everywhere the views. Of mountains, valleys, farms & the next charming little town. The islandstyle is just about perfect in May, when nature puts on a show & the pace is relaxed enough for you to really enjoy it! (editor's note: Spring 2002 was an amazingly "green" year for the islands due to a rainy winter. Hopefully it will be the same for you, when you visit one of these months of May)