Summer opens up destinations that are inaccessible or impractical the rest of the year — places where the days stretch impossibly long, the mountain passes finally clear of snow, and the water turns warm enough to swim in. Here are six destinations where summer is unambiguously the best time to go.
Lofoten Islands, Norway
Above the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten Islands experience the midnight sun from late May through mid-July, with the sun never fully setting. Dramatic granite peaks rising straight out of the sea, tiny fishing villages painted deep red, and endless daylight for hiking make this one of the most otherworldly summer destinations in Europe. Browse Lofoten Islands tours on Viator.
Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
The islands and walled cities along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast — Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, and Korčula — are made for summer, with warm, clear Adriatic water and centuries-old stone towns that glow in the evening light. Island-hopping by ferry or sailboat between them is one of the best ways to experience the coast at its summer best. Browse Dalmatian Coast tours on Viator.
Banff National Park, Canada
Banff's high-alpine trails and mountain passes are largely inaccessible outside of summer, when the snow clears and turquoise lakes like Moraine Lake and Lake Louise reach their most vivid color from glacial melt. Long daylight hours make for full days of hiking, canoeing, and wildlife spotting in the Canadian Rockies. Browse Banff tours on Viator.
Alaska
Alaska's cruise and tourism season runs almost entirely from May through September, when glaciers are actively calving, wildlife is abundant, and days stretch to nearly twenty hours of daylight in June. Glacier Bay, Denali, and the Inside Passage are all at their most accessible and dramatic during these summer months. Browse Alaska tours on Viator.
Provence, France
The lavender fields of Provence, particularly around the Valensole Plateau, bloom into brilliant purple rows from mid-June through early August, drawing photographers and travelers from around the world. Beyond the lavender, Provence's hilltop villages and long, warm evenings make it one of the most romantic regions in France to visit in summer. Browse Provence tours on Viator.
Azores, Portugal
This volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic hits its best weather window in summer, with mild temperatures, calm seas for whale watching, and hiking trails through crater lakes and hydrangea-lined roads at their greenest. The Azores remain one of Europe's most underrated summer destinations. Browse Azores tours on Viator.
What to Pack for Summer Travel
Summer trips mean long days of hiking, walking, and exploring in the heat. The VacationGrabs USB Charging Crossbody Backpack keeps your phone charged through a full day outdoors. For longer summer trips that call for more packing space, the VacationGrabs Leather Carry-On Duffel is a reliable travel companion.
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