JUNE
TOP 10
Destinations
If you get the chance to sneak in an early summer escape, June is a brilliant month, family travellers are few and hotel prices aren’t crazy yet. Low on crowds and easy on the wallet – what’s not to like?
It’s the start of summer in all Europe, countries in the south of the continent such as Greece, Italy, Croatia, Albania, Turkey, Spain and Portugal to name a few, are just perfect to visit in June, whether for exploring cities, national parks, lakes or relax on one of the fantastic Mediterranean beaches.
Outside of Europe, June is the beginning of Borneo’s dry season during which visitors can enjoy the country’s diverse wildlife and scenery, or kick back on a beautiful beach with little threat of rain. Indonesia is the ideal South East Asia destination if you’re looking for sun and warm waters ideal for snorkelling and diving.
Whether you fancy doing a gorilla trekking in Rwanda, taking some time out in Tahiti or hiking through Yosemite National Park, June has something up for everyone.
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The dry season in Indonesia start from May up through September and this is the most popular time to visit Indonesia. Thousands of islands, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. Whether you’re looking for beautiful beaches, fantastic hikes, or snorkel in some of the most beautiful places in the world, Indonesia has something for everyone. One of the most visited and dreamed destinations is the island of Bali, where you find everything, beaches, volcanic hills, rice terraces and plenty of Indonesian temples. Other fantastic islands to explore are Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Lombok, East Java (where you have an unbelievable view of Mount Bromo) and Nusa Tenggara region, home of Komodo National Park, famous for one thing and one thing only, the Komodo dragon.
INDONESIA
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I love Greece. Fantastic places to explore, delicious food, I visited this country eleven times, you have so much choice and a completely different scenery in every place you go. June is a perfect month to visit Greece, not too many tourists around and cheaper prices. So many islands to discover, from the most famous one like Santorini, Mykonos and Crete to some less famous one but still stunning like Alonnisos, Paxos and Antiparos.
GREECE
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High season starts in Croatia this time of the year, the Adriatic Sea is warm, the sun is shining, and the days are long, making June a great time to explore the Dalmatian coast and its beautiful islands. Dubrovnik is a fantastic city to explore in the south, travel up the coast and there are the beautiful islands of Hvar and Brač. A popular next stop is to visit Split before cutting inland to Krka National Park for a swim in one of its lakes. Continuing up the coast to Zadar for the end in Plitvice Lakes National Park. This is Croatia!
CROATIA
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June and September are some of the best months to visit the region, the French Riviera, also known as the Côte d’Azur, is one of the best and most famous destinations of France, the region extends east along the coast from Menton and Monaco to Nice, Cannes, Théoule sur Mer and Saint-Tropez. The French Riviera has so much to offer that you could spend weeks exploring the area, there is so much to do in such a small area that even a short break is ideal as you don’t need to travel too far to see new things every day!
SOUTH FRANCE
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June and July are an ideal time to visit the lakes in North Italy, the Italian lakes are particularly popular, and it’s not hard to see why. If you’re looking for somewhere that offers the perfect opportunity to relax in truly spectacular surroundings, you’ll struggle to find anything better than the Italian lakes in Europe. From Milan, most of the lakes are very easy to reach by car, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Lake Iseo are just some of the popular one.
ITALIAN LAKES
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Your Hawaiian trip will be perfect no matter when you plan your visit. This paradise in the Pacific Ocean offers perfect temperatures that will welcome you all year round. However, June is a very inviting month with perfect weather and reasonable rates in the early weeks before summer arrives. There are six major islands to visit in Hawaii: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui, and the island of Hawaii! Each has its own distinct personality, adventures, activities and sights.
HAWAII
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New Orleans’s history and culture make it a unique destination in the United States, it’s a world-renowned for its music festival, cuisine, and its annual celebrations. In every month of the year you will always find something interesting to do, New Orleans has brilliant effervescent style, a vibrant spirit and amazing traditions. The more popular neighbourhoods to visit are the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Garden District, Bywater and the Central Business District.
NEW ORLEANS
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The best time to visit Turkey depends on what you’re interested in. April, May, September and October are pleasantly warm, with temperatures of 20°C-30°C, so are typically the best times to visit the ancient sites of Turkey. The summer months (June through to September) are very hot. Turkey has a great climate. Summertime in its Southern area lasts for 6 months of the year, especially in Antalya and Bodrum, the most popular “sun and sea” tourist destinations. Turkey is very rich in history. The country hosts the most archaeological sites in the world. Ephesus, City of Troy and Cappadocia, are among the countless sites to visit in Turkey. The capital Istanbul, is just a fantastic city.
TURKEY
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June is an excellent time to visit Peru, this month marks the start of the driest season of the year - the most ideal time to trek, especially if you're planning to visit Machu Picchu and the Cusco region. From Cusco, there are all-day excursion to explore the famous Rainbow Mountain. Peru is wet from November to March and dry for the rest of the year. The coast, especially in the south, tends to be drier, but the Amazon is always hot and wet. It is the world's largest rainforest! Peru is a destination that begs to be explored. A vast land, with ancient and colonial traditions that will give you an unforgettable cultural experience.
PERU’
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The unique opportunity to see gorillas in their natural habitat is unforgettable. There are around 700 mountain gorillas remaining on earth, the majority live in The Volcanoes National Park in the border between Rwanda, Uganda and Congo. Most of the 700 gorillas live a wild existence, far from human reach. However, a handful of groups have been habituated and can be tracked and observed by small numbers of visitors under the watchful eyes of park scouts. Six tracking permits are issued per troop per day, meaning the encounter is as intimate and as unobtrusive as possible. With only 96 permits available each day in Rwanda, it is highly recommended to book in advance.
RWANDA(gorilla trekking)
