{"id":45735,"date":"2025-04-11T15:39:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T15:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/?p=45735"},"modified":"2025-04-17T13:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T13:33:07","slug":"six-smart-ways-to-escape-the-ordinary-this-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/six-smart-ways-to-escape-the-ordinary-this-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Smart Ways To Escape The Ordinary This May"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"component text-block rich-text  padM padBottom\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>There\u2019s something amazing about travelling in May. Summer is just around the corner, the crowds haven\u2019t gathered yet and the weather is starting to warm up in all the right places. It\u2019s the perfect moment to shake off your routine and rediscover the joy of exploring somewhere new \u2014 somewhere that looks, sounds and feels a little different.<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re craving coastal calm, cultural inspiration, or cool city energy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-europe\">Aer Lingus has great-value flights to destinations<\/a> that promise a total change of scene. From the sun-soaked shores of Dalaman on the Turkish Riviera to the spice-scented souks of Marrakech, here are six unforgettable escapes \u2014 each one just a few hours from Ireland and guaranteed to offer something spectacular this May.<\/p>\n<h2>Marrakech: a world of colour and chaos<\/h2>\n<p><em>Flight time from Dublin: approx. 3 hrs 50 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Marrakech doesn\u2019t ease you in \u2014 it sweeps you up and carries you off. The city&#8217;s medina is a tangle of laneways and the pace is fast: mopeds whizz past market stalls, mint tea is poured into tiny glasses, and calls to prayer drift over the rooftops. If your idea of escape involves sensory stimulation, this is the place.<\/p>\n<p>Forget your GPS; instead, follow your curiosity through the souks. Haggle for ceramics, spices and leather slippers, then take a break in the secret courtyards of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lejardinsecretmarrakech.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Le Jardin Secret<\/a> or the photogenic interiors of the <a href=\"https:\/\/darbacha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dar El Bacha Museum<\/a>. For dinner, try rooftop dining at Nomad for modern Moroccan dishes with a lovely view, or head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lafamillemarrakech.com\/english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Famille<\/a> for fresh, garden-inspired fare near the medina. Marrakech isn\u2019t just a city \u2014 it\u2019s an experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-marrakech\">Book your direct flight from Dublin to Marrakech<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45759 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May2.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/>The Medina in Marrakech<\/p>\n<h2>Zurich: escape the city, in the city<\/h2>\n<p><em>Flight time from Dublin: approx. 2 hrs 20 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Zurich: where one charming city meets the great outdoors. Set on a beautiful lake, fringed by forested hills, and with the Alps shimmering in the distance, Switzerland&#8217;s largest city offers a refreshing escape with some serious style.<\/p>\n<p>Try your hand at paddleboarding on Lake Zurich, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-ie\/experiences\/adliswil-felsenegg-cable-car\/\">grab a cable car to Felsenegg<\/a> for panoramic views, or just relax with a cocktail at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fraugerold.ch\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frau Gerolds Garten<\/a> (a cool open air bar made of shipping containers). Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-ie\/experiences\/zuerich-west-from-industrial-to-trend-setting-district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Z\u00fcrich-West<\/a> for galleries, pop-ups and street food, or try a cheese and wine pairing at the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chaesalp.ch\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ch\u00e4salp restaurant<\/a>. Zurich may be polished, but it&#8217;s definitely not predictable.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-zurich\">Book your direct flight from Dublin to Zurich<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45740 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Henrique_Feirrera_Zurich_Unsplash-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Henrique_Feirrera_Zurich_Unsplash-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Henrique_Feirrera_Zurich_Unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Henrique_Feirrera_Zurich_Unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Henrique_Feirrera_Zurich_Unsplash-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Henrique_Feirrera_Zurich_Unsplash.jpg 1621w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>A view of Zurich&#8217;s beautiful clock tower<\/p>\n<h2>Brindisi: the easy rhythm of southern Italy<\/h2>\n<p><em>Flight time from Dublin: approx. 3 hrs 15 mins<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tucked into the heel of Italy\u2019s boot, Brindisi is your gateway to the slow pleasures of Puglia. Whitewashed towns, ancient olive groves, and Adriatic beaches are all within easy reach \u2014 and in May, they\u2019re blissfully calm and uncrowded.<\/p>\n<p>Stroll Brindisi\u2019s palm-lined waterfront promenade before hopping on a train to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.italia.it\/en\/puglia\/lecce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lecce<\/a>; known as the \u201cFlorence of the South\u201d, this city is awash with baroque architecture and caf\u00e9 culture. For a decadent lunch, try orecchiette con cime di rapa or fresh seafood by the coast at <a href=\"https:\/\/trattoriapantagruele.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trattoria Pantagruele<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-brindisi\">Book your direct flight from Dublin to Brindisi.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45742 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Valerio_Gianattasio_Brindisi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Valerio_Gianattasio_Brindisi-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Valerio_Gianattasio_Brindisi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Valerio_Gianattasio_Brindisi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Valerio_Gianattasio_Brindisi-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Valerio_Gianattasio_Brindisi.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>The 11th century Brindisi Cathedral<\/p>\n<h2>Berlin: freedom in the unexpected<\/h2>\n<p>Flight time from Dublin: approx. 2 hrs 20 mins<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a quest for something unique, Berlin won&#8217;t disappoint \u2014 it thrives on reinvention, creativity, and the art of doing things differently. From sprawling parks to trendy galleries and riverside bars, this is a city that captures the imagination.<\/p>\n<p>Cycle through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitberlin.de\/en\/tiergarten\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiergarten Park<\/a>, pack a picnic for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/en\/attractions-and-sights\/5321177-3104052-landwehr-canal.en.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Landwehr Canal<\/a>, or delve into the secrets of the Cold War at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitberlin.de\/en\/teufelsberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teufelsberg<\/a>, an abandoned spy station turned graffiti-covered viewpoint. Sit back at one of the city&#8217;s many indie cinemas, browse to your heart&#8217;s content in a rooftop flea market, then refuel at a late-night currywurst joint. For a sensory treat, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nobelhartundschmutzig.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nobelhart &amp; Schmutzig<\/a>, where every ingredient is hyper-local and seasonal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-berlin\">Book your direct flight from Dublin to Berlin.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45761 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may3.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may3-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/>Berlin, Germany<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Nice: glamour with a Riviera twist<\/h2>\n<p>Flight time from Dublin: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins<\/p>\n<p>Nice sparkles in May. The Riviera sun is warm but not punishing, the promenade is buzzing, and the Mediterranean looks almost fake, it&#8217;s so beautiful. But there\u2019s more to Nice than picturesque charm \u2014 it&#8217;s also brimming with hilltop villages, galleries and glorious food.<\/p>\n<p>Take in some culture at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musee-matisse-nice.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matisse Museum<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/musees-nationaux-alpesmaritimes.fr\/chagall\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marc Chagall Museum<\/a>, then take a short train ride to \u00c8ze or Villefranche-sur-Mer for sea views and cobbled streets. Back in town, try a socca (a chickpea pancake) at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chezpipo.fr\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chez Pipo<\/a>, or seafood pasta at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peixes.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peixes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-boston\">Book your direct flight from Dublin to Nice.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45763 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may4.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/may4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/>Nice, France<\/p>\n<h2>Dalaman: step into a turquoise dream<\/h2>\n<p>Flight time from Dublin: approx. 4 hrs 30 mins<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for peace, beauty, and a complete change of pace, Dalaman on Turkey\u2019s southwest coast delivers. Known for its natural hot springs, secret beaches and traditional villages, it\u2019s the perfect place to recharge before the summer rush begins.<\/p>\n<p>Sail through the turquoise bays on a gulet boat, try a mud bath at Dalyan, or visit the ruined Lycian city of <a href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/tentativelists\/5906\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kaunos<\/a>. Dalaman&#8217;s food scene is fresh and not fussy \u2014 think meze spreads, grilled sea bream, and warm flatbreads dipped in olive oil and herbs. May is the perfect time to visit for sunny, relaxed and magical vibes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/en-ie\/flights-to-dalaman\">Book your direct flight from Dublin to Dalaman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-45764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1060\" height=\"707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May5.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aerlingus.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/May5-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/>Sarsala Bay in Dalaman Town of Turkey<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-xl-8 offset-xl-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2>Where will you escape to?<\/h2>\n<p>Escaping the ordinary isn\u2019t just about geography; it\u2019s about how a place makes you feel. 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