These places are at their best in spring. Each one shows its best months, with hotels guests rate highly, close to the centre.
ParisBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – Oct, DecSpring blossom and long light evenings, golden parks in autumn, and Christmas lights in December.See hotels 
KyotoBest months:Mar – Apr, Oct – NovCherry blossom in late March and early April, and red maples from mid-November.See hotels 
RomeBest months:Apr – Jun, Sept – OctWarm days for walking in spring and early autumn, without the August heat.See hotels 
New YorkBest months:Apr – May, Sept – DecMild spring days, autumn colour in Central Park, and festive windows in December.See hotels Our top picks in spring are Lisbon, Seville, Paris and Kyoto. Each one is at its best in these months, for the weather and for what there is to do.
Popular places fill up early, so booking two to four months ahead usually gives you the widest choice. Many rates have free cancellation, so you can book early and still change your plans.
South of the equator the seasons are reversed: there, in spring runs from Sept – Nov. Good places then include New York, Paris, Kyoto and Rome.
Yes. The total you see includes taxes and fees. Only some local charges, such as a city tax, are paid at the hotel, and they are always shown before you book.
