Best vacation for july
when the summer arrives, families and kids all over the country are looking for a great vacation. Kids have already started counting down the days until they get out of school. But whether you are taking your own children, or will be taking care of your friend’s kids for the break, figuring out what to do for a great family vacation can be quite a challenge. That’s why we’ve come up with this list of some helpful ideas and tips to plan your next vacation. We’ve even picked out some great places that are sure to give everyone an enjoyable time.
Vacation is an important part of a healthy work-life balance. This is why it’s such a struggle to find vacation days, because you want to make sure the time you take off truly is restorative and can help reboot your mood and energy level.
Vacations are meant to reenergize you and make you forget about your work-related stress. With a variety of holiday destinations to choose from, how do you know where to go?
Vacation in July, the best time for a holiday
If you are looking for a vacation that is not only fun and exciting but also relaxing, July is the best time to go. The weather is usually warm, but not too hot and there are no crowds since most people are still at work or school. You’ll be able to enjoy your vacation without having to worry about waiting in line at theme parks or buying tickets at popular attractions.
The other great thing about a vacation in July is that there are many affordable options available so you can choose whatever kind of trip suits you best. If you’re looking for an adventure-filled trip, there’s plenty of things to do like hiking through beautiful forests or exploring caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites. If you prefer more relaxation, then there’s plenty of beaches along coastal regions where you can relax with friends or family members while enjoying beautiful scenery all around you!
July is the perfect time to take a vacation. This month is full of fun activities and events that you can enjoy with family and friends.
There are many choices for July vacations, including:
-Vacationing in the city or country
-Going on an adventure or taking a cruise
-Traveling to a tropical destination or visiting a resort area
-Going camping, hiking, or fishing
1Montenegro
ONE&ONLY PORTONOVI
This picturesque Balkan country is open to Americans who can prove they are Covid-negative, antibody-positive, or have been fully vaccinated. The luxe One&Only brand of hotels just opened its first European outpost in Montenegro. Perched at the entrance of Boka Bay, with panoramic views of mountains and the shimmering Adriatic Sea, the One&Only Portonovi has private beaches, a Chenot spa, and a Michelin-starred chef, and is the perfect spot from which to explore the area’s many charming Medieval towns and hidden gems (think ancient citadels, monasteries tucked inside caves, secluded lagoons and coves).
2Chebeague Island, Maine
CHEBEAGUE ISLAND INN
After closing for more than a year due to Covid-19, this Maine island, located in Casco Bay and just a 25-minute ferry ride from Portland, is welcoming visitors again just in time for summer. Holding court from high on a hill is the 21-room Chebeague Island Inn, which has been around since the 1880s. Take your pick from a myriad of summer-perfect activities: tennis, golf, fishing, lawn games, bike rides to the beach, reading and games on the wraparound porch, bonfires, and so many seafood feasts, courtesy of the hotel’s award-winning chef Matt Ginn.
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3Beverly Hills, California
NIALL CLUTTON/BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL
As if the Beverly Hills Hotel wasn’t already enough of an A-lister’s oasis, the property’s spa has recently been given a refresh by Alexandra Champalimaud, the same master designer who restored its iconic bungalows last year (#5, once favored by Elizabeth Taylor, is pictured here). Done up in soothing turquoise and gold tones, and inspired by the flora and fauna of California, the new spa is sure to make you forget all of your troubles, if even just for a few hours.
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4Ketchikan, Alaska
SALMON FALLS RESORT
Cruise ships won’t be back this summer, meaning it’s prime time to explore Alaska’s famed Inside Passage, a highly trafficked cruise route, while it’s still relatively empty. Plus, less manmade pressure on the environment means wildlife watching and fishing are at their peak. Ketchikan, located at then southernmost end of it all, is known as the “Salmon Capital of the World.” Stay at the Salmon Falls Resort, a paradise for those who love to fish (those who prefer dry land can still enjoy the spoils). Best of all? Ketchikan is just a 90-minute flight from Seattle.
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5The Berkshires, Massachusetts
PAUL MAROTTAGETTY IMAGES
For classical music buffs who haven’t been able to step foot inside a concert hall since the B.C. (before Covid) era, some good news at last: Tanglewood will be back this summer. The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s annual summer festival is socially distanced by design (open-air venue, expansive grounds for picnicking), and its location in the beautiful Berkshires region makes it an all-around perfect July getaway. Add in a little self-care, too, by staying at the Miraval Berkshires, where the robust wellness programming includes equine therapy, meditation, yoga, and beekeeping.
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6Iceland
Make like Succession‘s Kendall Roy and retreat to middle-of-nowhere Iceland for deep detox and adventure (sans filial pathos, obviously). Deplar Farm, located on a converted sheep farm in the remote Northern Troll Peninsula, is just the kind of place where UHNWIs like the fictional Roys might go to unplug from the world. There are just 13 rooms sprawled out over 28,000 square feet of space and itineraries are tailored to each guest’s preferences—think fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, whale watching, kayaking through fjords, and, for the first time in 6,000 years, viewing lava flow from the recent Fagradalsfjall volcano eruption. You could also opt to take full advantage of Deplar Farm’s state-of-the-art spa facilities, which have flotation tanks, indoor and outdoor saunas, and a geothermal pool with the most spectacular views of the landscape. Plus, 24 hours of daylight in the summer should be reason alone to put Iceland at the top of the list.
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7Telluride, Colorado
MADELINE HOTEL & RESIDENCES, AUBERGE RESORTS COLLECTION
For those who believe ski destinations are actually much better in the warmer months, head to Telluride. Nestled in a box canyon and surrounded by the peaks of the San Juan Mountains, this former Victorian mining town is a summer adventurer’s paradise. Stay at the recently refurbished Madeline Hotel, an Auberge Resort, where the extensive list of activity offerings—helicopter tours, private horseback riding trails through the backcountry, 4×4 off-roading through the mountains, a via ferrata, golfing against the backdrop of the Rockies, trout fishing—will definitely keep you busy.
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8Big Sur, California
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Big Sur’s stretch of Highway 1 has finally reopened after months of closure due to a massive landslide that washed away a chunk of the scenic road earlier this year. With temperatures in the 70s during the day, and virtually no rain, it’s no wonder this destination is so sought after during the summer season. The Ventana Big Sur, with its 160 acres of towering redwoods and ocean views, is an ideal home base to return to after long days of hiking and coastline-hugging drives. There are on-property activities, too, such as foraging, falconry, and Tai Chi classes.
