June • July • August
Mediterranean sun, Nordic wide open spaces, or urban festivals: summer offers the widest choice of destinations worldwide.
Inspiration
Iconic beaches, cool Nordic escapes, or still-accessible Mediterranean warmth: four ideas to plan your summer.
82-95°F
Islands & sea
Cyclades, Crete, and turquoise waters at peak season
79-90°F
Adriatic coast
Crystal-clear water and coastal national parks
54-64°F
Cool escape
Midnight sun, waterfalls, and wide open landscapes
72-82°F
Mild Atlantic
Algarve, Lisbon, and surf without the heat wave
Nature
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France / Switzerland
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Norway
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CITY BREAKS
Spain
Don't miss
Beaches, Gaudí, and lively nightlife
Italy
Don't miss
Ancient history and shaded terraces
Portugal
Don't miss
Atlantic breeze and festive mood
Netherlands
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Busy canals, festivals, and cycling
Czech Republic
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Baroque architecture and beer gardens
Thailand
Don't miss
Temples and street food late into the night
July–August: book flights and lodging 4–6 months ahead.
SPF 50, hat, and light clothing: Mediterranean heat waves are real.
Between noon and 4 p.m., choose museums, rest, or shaded beaches.
Altitude, the Atlantic coast, or Scandinavia to escape peak heat.
Summer is the most popular season for European travelers: warm seas, long days, and outdoor festivals. Greece and Croatia remain essential for swimming, while Portugal offers welcome Atlantic breeze.
To escape heat waves, Iceland and Scandinavia appeal with wide open landscapes. Refine your timing month by month: June for a calmer start, July at Mediterranean peak, or August for school holidays.
Compare spring or fall for off-peak travel, or browse our When to go guide and full destinations.