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Summer is a popular time to travel.

Enjoy a quiet getaway in Menorca.

Escape to the British seaside in Cornwall.

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A couple photographing The Dolomites.Credit:Ambika Verma/Travel + Leisure

Visit St. Barts in its offseason.

Split time between Corsica and Sardinia.

Its the perfect off-the-beaten-path destination for a European summer getaway.

Man Diving, Binissafuller, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Mediterranean, Spain.

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Lean into all things wellness in Hawaii.

Go sportfishing in Los Cabos.

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Dont get us wrong: Los Cabos is hot in the summer.

Fowey is a treat to visit. Nestled by the river and served by the Boddinick Ferry, while away time watching sailing boats go by, discover the latest Cornish novel in one of the bookshops, mooch around a gallery or explore the antique shops.

Cityscape of Fowey in Cornwall.Graham Custance Photography/Getty Images

Given the higher temperatures, add in plenty of water-based activities to your itinerary.

Take a group trip to North Carolinas Crystal Coast.

Our travelers want to really sink in to get a real sense of place, she explains.

Palm trees and white houses

A beach resort on St. Bart’s.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Experience sauna culture in Helsinki.

you might experience the transformative effects of it firsthand in Helsinki, home to a number of public saunas.

Along with its wood-fired saunas,Loylyhas a lovely outdoor swimming pool and outdoor terrace.

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A family on a Sardinia beach.Michela Sieman/Travel + Leisure

AtAllas Pool, you’re able to take a dip in the cold seawater in between sauna sessions.

And youll need to hop on a quick ferry to get toLonnas seaside saunas and terrace.

See the world on a European river cruise.

Lush green mountainous landscape.

Landscape of Oahu, Hawaii.Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure

Check out Charlestons newest restaurants and cocktail bars.

One of the Souths best cities,Charlestonhas long had a thriving, dynamic culinary scene.

Learn how to surf in Sumba, Indonesia.

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Aerial view of Cabo’s coastline.Don Eim/Travel + Leisure

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Typically, summer isnt the best time to visit Southeast Asia.

Its hot, humid, and rainy.

For an extra luxurious stay, book a room atNihi Sumba, a repeatWorlds Best Awardrecipient.

A lifeguard stand on a beach

Sunset over a North Carolina beach.Stephanie Pollak/Travel + Leisure

Live out your cowboy dreams at a dude ranch.

Luxury dude ranches typically fit this bill.

She recommendsBrush Creek RanchandThe Green O, both of which have all-inclusive packages for guests.

Cityscape by a harbor

Cityscape of Helsinki, Finland.Alexander Spatari/Getty Images

Stay in an overwater bungalow in Antigua.

Instead, book a flight to V.C.

Head to the Arctic to see whales.

Cruise ship passing Neef village in the Moselle valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

A cruise ship on the Rhine river.Westend61/Getty Images

It might be summer, but that doesnt mean you have to fully embrace the warm weather.

The Arctic is having a moment … and it makes sense.

These destinations offer dramatic landscapes, fewer crowds, and a true sense of adventure.

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Leon’s, a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Discover Houstons family-friendly side.

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This year, I am still seeing a lot of multi-gen trips, says Suthann.

Theres the Downtown Aquarium, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Space Center Houston.

Surfing a wave.Sumbawa island. Indonesia.

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Journey to the remote Greek island of Folegandros.

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Summer 2025 is all about discovering lesser-known locations.

Traverse Switzerland by train.

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Cows on The Green-O’s ranch.Stuart Thurlkill/Courtesy o of Green-Of

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There are plenty of things Switzerland does welland train travel is one of them.

Fondue, mountain views, and the sound of cowbells await.

Ski in Argentina.

Quiet beach with blue water

Deep Bay beach on Antigua.MichaelUtech/Getty Images

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Not ready to let go of ski season?

Venture north to Prince Edward Island.

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Prince Edward Island is widely known among those who count themselves fans of L.M.

Orcas in the ocean

Whale spotting in the arctic.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables.

Expect beach weather, fresh lobster lunches, and long hikes along the coast.

Hit the beach in the Cayman Islands.

A rocket exhibit in a museum

Exhibit in the Houston Space Center.Robyn Correll/Travel + Leisure

If that sounds like your kind of vacation, plan for a few days in the Cayman Islands.

Choose a lakefront vacation on Mackinac Island.

Tourism season begins in May and peaks from early July to mid-August.

Folegandros, Greece, Beach, Bay, Greek Islands,

Rocky coastline of Folegandros, Greece.Socha/Getty Images

Join a gorilla trekking excursion in Rwanda.

To experience this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, reach out to conservation and hospitality companyWilderness.

Embark on a hut-to-hut hike in the Dolomites.

A train goes through a green mountain

Switzerland’s train curves around a mountain.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure

If youre an experienced hiker ready for your next challenge, theDolomitesmay be calling your name.

Snowy mountains surrounded by clouds

Snow capped mountains of Argentina.Leopoldine Bauer/Travel + Leisure

“French River is a small fishing community on Prince Edward Island. This idyllic scene is a common visiting spot for tourists from all over the world, especially from Japan."

Small community in Prince Edward Island.cworthy/Getty Images

Caribbean beach scene with two women looking out into the turquoise ocean as their kids play in the water

Women on a beach on the Cayman Islands.Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images

Boats in a harbor

Boats docked on Mackinac Island.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure

Gorillas in the jungle of Rwanda

Gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.Terri Lea Mays/Getty Images

People hiking through mountains

A family hiking in the Dolomites.Ambika Verma/Travel + Leisure