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Best vacation destinations: Summer 2025
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items Dreaming of the perfect summer escape? Discover the top vacation destinations for Summer 2025—where breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and unforgettable adventures await. Whether you’re craving tropical beaches, European charm, or off-the-bea...
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International Summer Escapes
US Summer Getaways
Tropical Coastal Retreats
Summer Events & Culture
International Summer Escapes
Destinations in Greece, Slovenia, Italy, Iceland, Switzerland, Portugal, Copenhagen and Bali
This picturesque destination is perfect for a romantic getaway! In on my bucket list! I have been priming my husband for this.
Santorini
Crystal clear waters cliff side views , and vibrant beach life in peak Mediterranean summer. This is one place that I would love to visit at some point in the future.
Paros Greece: Travel Guide 2025
Another beautiful destination in Greece I would love to visit would be beautiful in the summer ideal for romantic vacation or even a family vacation
Naxos Greece: Our Favorite Island
Ideal for adventure, lovers, paragliding, Alpine, hiking and glacier excursions. I love the aesthetics of Switzerland. It’s very clean a place that I would love to experience.
Interlaken
Mild summer temperatures, fairytale, lakes, castles, and charming towns. This would be another great destination for the summer.
Lake Bled: An Ultimate Guide
Volcanic landscapes, whale, watching, and mild Atlantic weather off the beaten path. I have heard great things about Portugal as a whole. It would be a great experience visiting for the summer.
The Azores: a first-time guide
Enjoy the midnight sun, waterfalls, geysers, and puffin season in full swing. I would love to experience the midnight son, quite fascinating to imagine it looking like afternoon at midnight.
Visit Iceland | Official travel info for Iceland
Buzzing with summer energy, colorful, coastal towns, and iconic Italian cuisine. I have friends who are Italian and they go every summer. I should take them up on their offer to visit.
The Most Beautiful Place in Italy | Amalfi Coast
Summer hiking, while watching and cool coastal weather, this would be a perfect destination for a summer vacation
Home - Tourism Vancouver Island
Long daylight hours, outdoor cafés, and biking through a clean modern city. Now that is a city that I would love to visit.
Visit Copenhagen: The official guide to Copenhagen
Dry season in full swing best time for beach, life, surfing, yoga, and cultural exploration. When I think about Bali, I think about the book and the movie eat pray love it’ll be nice to experience. Bali has written in that book.
Bali: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
A picturesque summer retreat, with villas, boat rides, and a nearby mountain hikes. This one is definitely on my bucket list. Would love to visit Italy.
Lake Como, Italy: Best Things to Do, Where to Stay & When to Go
US Summer Getaways
Vacation destinations in the US
Rocky beaches, lobsters, and perfect hiking temperatures. There is so much to see and US that I highly recommend taking vacations locally or domestically.
What to See on a Road Trip in Coastal Maine
It’s peak wildlife season in the summer. Get an opportunity to take a cruise through the glacier and enjoy a long days of exploring through the Alaskan wilderness.
Alaska post-cruise dilemma: Denali or Kenai Fjords? : r/AskAlaska
Hiking, kayaking and Lakeside lounging with cool mountain air. Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite destinations in the US. My family visits very often because we own a timeshare. There is great food, great restaurants and casinos if you are the gambling...
Lake Tahoe Resorts
Lush forests, farmers markets, and coastal drives in a warm dry weather. The summer is the perfect time to visit Seattle and Portland.
Seattle & Pacific Northwest
Southern charm, beach access, and a rich history go early in the summer to avoid peak humidity. I would love to visit this city however, the humidity is something that I might have to think twice about.
Charleston, SC | Official Site for Charleston Vacations & Charleston ...
The summer is a prime hiking season where wildflowers I am bloom and you get to experience the most dramatic peaks.
Glacier National Park
Visiting Chicago in the summer is an opportunity to experience the festivals and the lakefront fun. Additionally, the nightlife and rooftop dining with skyline views of the city. This is on my bucket list. My husband is originally from Chicago and hi...
City of Chicago
I am very curious about this destination. It includes car free, classic Americana with bikes, fudge shops, and the Great Lakes charm. I would love to visit this place just to experience Lake Michigan.
Mackinac Island
Tropical Coastal Retreats
A selection of coastal cities that’s ideal weather in the summer.
Perfect weather for island hopping, swimming, in turquoise waters, and exploring old towns like Dubrovnik and split. this sounds like a really cool destination. The pictures describes it well.
Dalmatian Coast
The perfectly crisp blue Clearwater is inviting. Off-season pricing starts in late summer, but you still get great weather and what makes it great is that you have fewer crowds at that time of the year?
Visit Turks and Caicos Islands | Official Website
Enjoy sun, soaked parties, luxury, resorts, and swimming in the Adriatic. Now what could be better than that for a summer vacation? I will definitely love to check this out, adding to my bucket list.
Hvar Island: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025)
Ideal. Time to travel to this destination is between July and August. This time of the year brings pleasant, dry conditions, and dreamy beaches.
Experience Seychelles | The Seychelles Islands
French Riviera cities includes Nice, Antibes, and Canne. Explore, glamorous beach days, night, markets, and lavender season in nearby Provence.
French Riviera: 5 great towns to visit
Summer Events & Culture
Festivals for the artsy travelers! Edinburgh and Tokyo
in August you get to experience the Edinburgh festival fringe. It is the world‘s largest art festival. This event transforms the city and brings tourists from far and wide. A great destination for art enthusiasts.
Edinburgh Fringe
Enjoy summer matsuri festivals, fireworks, and displays, and vibrant street culture before the hot summer season peaks in late August. Japan is definitely on my bucket list. I love their culture and I would love to experience it for myself.
Visit Tokyo - The Official Travel Guide of Tokyo, GO TOKYO