We often get asked “when is the best time to visit”, the reality is that we can give you an indication and a steer, but nothing is guaranteed. Monsoon might come early, it might come late; it might be so dry that water is being rationed. All of these situations have happened to us whilst travelling and it hasn’t stopped us doing anything. By travelling on the shoulder season ie neither the best nor worst time to visit, you enjoy cheaper prices, less busy beaches, more choice of accommodation because they aren’t as full. There is a lot to be said for not going at the peak perfect time to travel. There are also contradictions within countries themselves because of their size and mountain ranges. For example July and August are monsoon times in most of India, but in northern India, Ladakh, this is the very best time to trek in the Himalayas. Maybe the best question to ask is “we are looking for a relaxing sunshine holiday in June – what are our long haul choices?” Or “we’d like to see the wildebeest migration, when would give us the best opportunity”. Try to be more flexible in your holiday planning and take clothing for all occasions. There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad wardrobe choices.