Escape the dog days with a breezy vacation.
Book your travels in one of these cool destinations to escape the summer heat.
Read on for all 20 of our cool-weather vacation ideas.
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Cool summer days are good for dipping intoIceland’s famous hot springsand hiking to glaciers and misty waterfalls.
They’re also the best times of year to explore the highlands, which are impassable in the winter.
The midnight sun in Iceland gives you up to 24 hours of daylight for sightseeing.
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The highlight here isRestaurante Garzon, founded by Francis Mallmann, the Argentine celebrity chef fromChef’s Table.
July temperatures in the 50s and 60s are perfect for winery hopping and hot-air balloon rides, too.
Low-lying clouds over this metropolis block out the sun that makes nearby cities hot.
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In July, daily highs are around 70 degrees.
Don’t count it out for a summer getaway, though.
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The mild climate is one of many things to love aboutVancouver.
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July highs hover in the comfortable low 70s.
The higher you go, the cooler it will be.
Outside the city, you’ll find hiking paths galore providing stunning ocean views and a feeling of remoteness.
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Further up the coast, it’s not uncommon to peep icebergs offshore, adding to the cool-weather mood.
In addition to taking in stunning natural sites, visitors can head toOslofor a more metropolitan experience.
Its location on the North Sea makes it mild and breezy.
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This place is great for families because of the range of activities and constant entertainment.
On your rest day, take the cable car up Mount Otto for spectacular mountain views.
Travelers should note, though, that July is Amsterdam’s wettest month.
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The daily high in Dublin is about 65 degrees during the warmest month (July).
Stephen’s Green Park.
This is a nature enthusiast’s fantasy vacationthe next best thing to Antarctica, perhaps.
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Of course, this isn’t the easiest summer destination to visit.
Imagine castles spilling out of cliffsides and crisp lakes reflecting snow-capped mountains.
July’s average high temperature in the town of Bled is 70 to 75 degrees.
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