13 of the best places to visit if you're planning a vacation in April

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• Savvy travelers are gearing up for vacations in April.
• Business Insider looked at airfare trends, climate data, and peak travel times to find the best places to visit in April 2018.
• The destinations include natural wonders, food meccas, and cities that make a spectacle of flower-blooming season.

April is one of the best months for traveling - the ice is finally thawing, the flowers start to bloom, and in many places, you are a couple months removed from the heavy crowds that descend in the summertime.

The first full month of spring offers many unique travel experiences, from the serene blooming of cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Washington, DC, to the majestic Victoria Falls and the spicy culinary delights of Penang, Malaysia.

Business Insider looked at airfare trends, climate data, and peak travel times to figure out which vacation spots should be on your radar.

Read on to find 13 destinations you won't want to miss in April: