India, May 8 -- Travelling during the warm season - when the world slows down and beaches become second homes - can open up many possibilities, from tanning on a beach lounge with a romance novel to strapping on a backpack to head into the forest. While it's exciting to finally take time off and travel to a new destination, narrowing it down to the 'best' summer vacation spot for you can be, to say the least, a challenging experience. Between navigating ethical concerns like overtourism and finding someplace that feels truly meaningful, you're also expected to relax.

Should you settle for a staycation to catch up on those Zs or check off that bucket-list hike? Will Goa's offseason surprise you in the best possible way, or is the busiest...