Summer Vacations

With or without school aged-children, people do most of their traveling over summer. Peak season is just about everywhere, and prices will be higher and crowds somehow more crowded. But you’ll also experience landscapes, communities, and events in ways you can’t any other time of the year, from North Carolina’s balmy Outer Banks to Maine’s summer food festivals. Whether you’re looking to go north to beat the heat, or south to soak up the sun, Travel + Leisure has you covered (metaphorically—you will still need to wear sunscreen) as you plan your perfect summer vacation.

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Michigan’s Mackinac Island Has Carriage Rides, Boating, and Lots of Old-school Charm

Michigan’s Mackinac Island Has Carriage Rides, Boating, and Lots of Old-school Charm

Located in Lake Huron between Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas, Mackinac Island has long been a crossroads of cultures, and a cherished summer destination.
Summer 2021 Will Be Hotter Than Average for Much of the U.S., Meteorologists Say

Summer 2021 Will Be Hotter Than Average for Much of the U.S., Meteorologists Say

Get your shorts and tank tops out.
This Gorgeous New Property in Nantucket Is Built Inside a Historic 19th-century Mansion

This Gorgeous New Property in Nantucket Is Built Inside a Historic 19th-century Mansion

Labor Day may be just a few weeks off, but one new hotel in Nantucket wants summer to last forever.
Jackie Kennedy Would Have Turned 91 Today — Here's Where She Spent Her Summers

Jackie Kennedy Would Have Turned 91 Today — Here's Where She Spent Her Summers

Celebrate the fascinating life of Jackie Kennedy by visiting her favorite summer spots — which may just be a drive away.
Ritz-Carlton Just Launched a Puerto Rico Summer Camp for Kids That Will Make Their Parents Jealous

Ritz-Carlton Just Launched a Puerto Rico Summer Camp for Kids That Will Make Their Parents Jealous

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The Best Places to Travel in August

Best Places to Travel in August

From tropical islands to beautiful mountains, these are the best places to travel this August.
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Get Your Flower Crown Ready — Sweden's Midsummer Celebration Is Going Virtual

Get Your Flower Crown Ready — Sweden's Midsummer Celebration Is Going Virtual

Celebrations start early at 5 a.m. ET on Facebook Live.
Airbnb Just Launched Online Experiences Centered Around the Olympics, Broadway, Pride, and More (Video)

Airbnb Just Launched Online Experiences Centered Around the Olympics, Broadway, Pride, and More (Video)

Your summer is about to get a lot more exciting with these fun, new experiences.
The Best Places to Travel in July

The Best Places to Travel in July (Video)

The Metropolitan Opera Is Offering a Ridiculously Cool Virtual Summer Camp — and It's Free (Video)

The Metropolitan Opera Is Offering a Ridiculously Cool Virtual Summer Camp — and It's Free (Video)

25 Best Beaches in the U.S. (Video)

25 Best Beaches in the U.S. (Video)

Stonehenge Will Livestream the Summer Solstice This Year (Video)

Stonehenge Will Livestream the Summer Solstice This Year (Video)

New Jersey Will Allow Beaches to Reopen in Time for Memorial Day Weekend (Video)

“Every beach will be required to establish capacity limitations, but we will leave it to local leaders to determine the method that would be best for their community,” the governor said.

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From Fields of Wildflowers to Viking History, You Need to Experience Greenland in the Summer (Video)

From Fields of Wildflowers to Viking History, You Need to Experience Greenland in the Summer (Video)

5 Best Weekend Trips From New York City

5 Perfect Weekend Trips From NYC

The Best Places to Visit in Florida (Video)

The Best Places to Visit in Florida (Video)

This Seaside Italian Village Is Lit Up With Thousands of Torches Every Year, and the Photos Are Pure Magic

This Seaside Italian Village Is Lit Up With Thousands of Torches Every Year, and the Photos Are Pure Magic

Your Thermostat Should Be Set to 82 Degrees Every Night, According to a New Report (Video)

Your Thermostat Should Be Set to 82 Degrees Every Night, According to a New Report (Video)

These Key West Hotels Offer Waterproof Books You Can Read in the Pool

These Key West Hotels Offer Waterproof Books You Can Read in the Pool

This 100-ton Sandcastle on Coney Island Is Actually Available to Rent on Booking.com

This 100-ton Sandcastle on Coney Island Is Actually Available to Rent on Booking.com

These Travel Trends Will Inspire You to Take One More Trip Before Summer Is Over

These Travel Trends Will Inspire You to Take One More Trip Before Summer Is Over

Forget Friday, Monday Is the Day to Play Hooky — Here's Why (Video)

Forget Friday, Monday Is the Day to Play Hooky — Here's Why (Video)

16 Best Swimming Holes in the U.S.

16 Best Swimming Holes in the U.S.

This Motorized Pool Float Lets You Play Bumper Boats Anywhere, Anytime

This Motorized Pool Float Lets You Play Bumper Boats Anywhere, Anytime

Why You Should Skip the Hamptons and Head to Greenport, New York Instead

Why You Should Skip the Hamptons and Head to Greenport, New York Instead

New York City Is Giving 7 Miles of Streets Back to Pedestrians and Cyclists in August

New York City Is Giving 7 Miles of Streets Back to Pedestrians and Cyclists in August

8 Flattering Swimsuits That Are Majorly Marked Down for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

8 Flattering Swimsuits That Are Majorly Marked Down for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

You Can Rent the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Airbnb This Summer — and It Comes With Hot Dogs (Video)

You Can Rent the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile on Airbnb This Summer — and It Comes With Hot Dogs (Video)

Start Summer Off Right With a Trip to One of These Surf Destinations

Start Summer Off Right With a Trip to One of These Surf Destinations

Hate Bug Bites? This Camping Chair With Its Own Personal Mosquito Net Is Here to Save Your Summer

Hate Bug Bites? This Camping Chair With Its Own Personal Mosquito Net Is Here to Save Your Summer

The Best Bars in the World for a Summer Drink

The Best Bars in the World for a Summer Drink

This Train Takes You to the Middle of Nowhere to Stargaze — and You Can Spend the Night in a Working Caboose (Video)

This Train Takes You to the Middle of Nowhere to Stargaze — and You Can Spend the Night in a Working Caboose (Video)

7 Perfect Picnic Baskets to Bring Along for Summer Adventures

7 Perfect Picnic Baskets to Bring Along for Summer Adventures

There’s Still Time to Save on a Last-minute Summer Getaway — Here Are 10 Hotel Deals

There’s Still Time to Save on a Last-minute Summer Getaway — Here Are 10 Hotel Deals

The Best Hiking Sandals for Women, According to Frequent Travelers

The Best Hiking Sandals for Women, According to Frequent Travelers

The Best Ways to Avoid and Treat Mosquito Bites, According to an Expert

The Best Ways to Avoid and Treat Mosquito Bites, According to an Expert

The 10 Face Sunscreens We’re Packing in Our Beach Bags

The 10 Face Sunscreens We’re Packing in Our Beach Bags

These 4 Cheap Trips Are Your Excuse to Get Away This Summer (Video)

These 4 Cheap Trips Are Your Excuse to Get Away This Summer (Video)

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