Summer is one of the most popular times to travel, but with so many great international summer travel destinations, deciding where to go can be difficult. From the Great Barrier Reef to Rome, here are the top 5 summer travel destinations.
Dublin, Ireland
The pleasant weather in Dublin during the summer makes it the ideal time to travel to Ireland’s capital. Dublin is one of the best summer travel destinations because it has so much to offer every type of traveler. Dublin has a number of historical attractions such as the oldest university in Ireland, Trinity College, as well as countless castles and cathedrals. Or you can enjoy the greenery at St. Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park. Some of Dublin’s best shopping and dining can be found on Grafton Street– look for the statue of folklore legend Molly Malone at the bottom of the street. Here are our escorted Ireland tours
Rome, Italy
Rome is another one of the best summer travel destinations. Since most of Rome’s attractions and landmarks are outdoors, the summer weather is the best time to visit this historic city. With sites such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Roman Forum, visiting Rome during the early summer months is the best time to take in the city. Visiting sites in the early morning is the best way to avoid crowds at popular tourist attractions. Here are Italy tour packages.
South Africa
From touring the many wineries to sitting on the beach to wildlife watching, South Africa is one of the best summer travel destinations because of its diversity. Late summer is the best time to experience South Africa, as wildlife ventures out searching for watering holes. For wine lovers, South Africa’s Coastal Region is renowned for its wine districts with a variety of grapes grown in the region.
Yellowstone National Park, USA
What makes Yellowstone one of the best summer travel destinations is, following the closure of certain areas for the winter, the entire national park becomes open to the public during the summer months. Yellowstone National Park has so much to see and do, you could go camping for several days and still not see all of the beauty Yellowstone has to offer. Be sure to book your camping accommodations ahead of time because sites fill up quickly at this popular summer travel destination.
Great Barrier Reef, Australia
No “top 5 summer travel destinations” list would be complete without a classic beach getaway, and what’s better than the Great Barrier Reef? Summer is winter in Australia, and the mild temperatures and minimal rainfall from June to October make it the best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef. Located off the coast of Queensland, Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world. Although the Great Barrier Reef has been recently affected by rising ocean temperatures, there is still plenty to see snorkeling or diving along the reef– with hundreds of species of colorful coral and countless sea life. If exploring above the water is more your thing, you can tour the Great Barrier Reef on a helicopter or seaplane ride, hot air ballooning, sailing, or even skydiving over the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding rainforest.
