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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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Stay in an overwater bungalow in Antigua.
Instead, book a flight to V.C.
Head to the Arctic to see whales.
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Snow capped mountains of Argentina.Leopoldine Bauer/Travel + Leisure
Small community in Prince Edward Island.cworthy/Getty Images
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Boats docked on Mackinac Island.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Gorillas in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.Terri Lea Mays/Getty Images
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