Best Summer Holiday Destinations

The Northern Hemisphere’s summer is in full swing, which is the perfect time to plan your summer holiday or winter escape, if you’re from the south. There are so many great places to visit in the world that it can be somewhat overwhelming choosing where you want to go and what you will do while you’re away. I’ve compiled some of the best summer holiday destinations to get you feeling inspired and ready to plan your summer, or winter, holiday escape.

Florida is known for its beautiful weather all round, but the best time to visit is definitely in summer when everything really comes to life. Whether you want to head to Key West, Miami, or even Orlando, there’s enough beach, party and shopping scenes to keep you thoroughly entertained. If you’re looking to save money while you’re in Florida, why not check out the great deals on Universal Orlando tickets at FloridaTix? A great way to save time, hassle and money so you can focus on making the most of your holiday. While America is a relatively cheap destination, when compared to parts of Europe and Asia, because there’s so much you’ll want to do cutting costs will make a big difference to your trip.

I’ve written before about visiting San Sebastian and how it has to be one of the best beaches in Europe, solely because it’s literally on the doorstep of San Sebastian’s town. Unlike the rest of Spain, which is very Spanish, San Sebastian is a perfect fusion of French and Spanish, unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been. The streets are gorgeous, the food is incredible and.. the beach. There’s also a great walk you can take which leads you through lush forests up to a great look out point, over looking San Sebastian.

California is great; it has that laid back, cool vibe and because of it’s location you’re never too far from a beach. San Diego is renowned for being one of the friendliest, down-to-earth cities in the world. It’s also home to one of the best zoos, which is a great way to spend a summer day. Head north towards LA and you can hit all the token theme parks, proving fun for any age. As you head north, you can make your way across state to Vegas, or go further north towards San Francisco – or if you find them both irresistible, you can hit both. America is often overlooked as a holiday destination when compared to Europe, but there’s so much to do and see in this mammoth country.

Croatia is beautiful, and just on the brink of joining the EU where the prices will be hiked up and this budget destination will become a little less budget. There are so many little islands in Croatia that are perfect for exploring, especially the Dalmatian islands. You can find budget Sail Around Croatia tours that will take you from Split down to Dubrovnik, stopping off at all the hot spot islands along the way. Alternatively, you can take public ferries to get across the islands and organise your own transport, if you’re looking for a more independent approach to exploring this beautiful region.

These are my top four suggestions of Summer trips you could plan this year. Do you have any summer trips already? I’d love to know your plans in the comments below: