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- 1. Some places tovisit this Summer
- 2. Guadeloupe Long considered anundiscovered gem among Francophiles and in-the- know Americans, the French-Caribbean archipelago of Guadeloupe is an increasingly sought-after destination among sun seekers and nature lovers. Many of the beaches here, particularly on the outer islands, are unspoiled, and the mountainous Parc National de la Guadeloupe offers miles of hiking trails through tropical rainforests. Room rates at deluxe resorts drop by as much as 40 percent over the summer, making Guadeloupe a budget-friendly summer getaway.
- 3. Guam Guam is morethan just a pretty little island with perfect year- round temperatures, powdery white beaches, gentle waves, teeming coral reefs, Rodeo Drive–worthy boutiques, and delicious culinary traditions. The gorgeous beaches of Tumon are where Guam's nicest hotels are located, including the Dusit Thani, the island's newest five-star resort.
- 4. • Santorini maywell have conquered a corner of your imagination before you’ve even set eyes on it. • With multicoloured cliffs soaring over 300m from a sea-drowned caldera, it rests in the middle of the indigo Aegean, looking like a giant slab of layered cake. • The island spoons the vast crater left by one of the biggest volcanic eruptions in history. • Smaller islands curl around the fragmented western edge of the caldera, but it is the main island of Thira that will take your breath away with its snow-drift of white Cycladic houses lining the cliff tops and, in places, spilling like icy cornices down the terraced rock. When the sun sets, the reflection on the buildings and the glow of the orange and red in the cliffs can be truly spectacular.
- 5. LITHUANIA With its sun-kissedbeaches on the Curonian Spit, lush inland forests, and splendid castles and museums, Lithuania is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Lithuania today is a feisty Northern European outpost just waiting to be explored. The fairytale-like Old Town of Vilnius was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994; today, it’s one of the few European capitals over which visitors can soar in a hot-air balloon.
- 6. NORMANDY Normandy continues tobe a prime example of the history, art, and culture that define France. The region's sprawling history is seen in the medieval city of Rouen (where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake) and in the artistic legacy left by Monet, who found inspiration in Normandy's natural beauty.
- 7. PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia may beone of the oldest cities in the country—UNESCO recently named it the first World Heritage City in the United States—but a wave of new eateries is evidence of both a food renaissance and cultural revival in the city. Formerly under-the-radar areas like Fishtown and Northern Liberties have experienced an immense revitalization, turning these once-quiet neighborhoods into hip nightlife and dining hubs. The city comes alive in summer, when open-air breweries and beer gardens abound. No visit to Philly is complete without a stop at Reading Terminal Market for some tasty food and local flavor.
- 8. SAN SEBASTIAN At theheart of Spain's culturally unique Basque Country, San Sebastián is one of the region's most popular cities, renowned for its beautiful promenade and La Concha beach. Every night is a pub crawl for traveling gourmands, as the historic streets of the Parte Vieja (Old Town) are packed with cutting-edge and traditional pinxtos (Basque tapas) bars and restaurants. Summer is the best time to go to San Sebastián, with sunny beach days and plenty of festivals.
- 9. SICILY While Sicily isknown for gorgeous beaches, magnificent Greek and Roman ruins, breathtaking scenery, diverse cuisine, and well- preserved Baroque architecture, the island is also an up-and-coming winemaking region. Approximately 700 producers cultivate more than 20 varieties of indigenous grapes; you can swirl a glass at venerable estates like Tasca d’Almerita, Planeta, and Valle dell’Acate, among others.