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Longer days, blue skies and warm sunshine… dreaming of a summer getaway? With Trafalgar, you’ll experience the wonders of summer from the sizzling beaches of Spain to the lush fjords of Scandinavia. Whether you want to go walking through the magical forests of the USA or cruise the dreamy islands of Greece, our summer holidays let you chase the sun all over the world.
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Summer holiday inspiration
Blissful beaches, balmy cities & sunny island hopping
When the days are getting longer and warmer, it’s time to make the most of it. Head to the sunniest parts of the world like Croatia and Portugal, or discover the places that shine extra bright in summer like Norway and Sweden.
The world’s best beaches
When you think about summer, you probably imagine long strips of soft sand, glittering blue sea, and maybe even a few palm trees. Sounds like a midsummer’s dream? Make it a reality with our summer holidays. Kick back and relax on the world’s most beautiful beaches anywhere from Spain and Portugal to Thailand and Malaysia, or even sunny California.
Island hopping in the sun
Grab your boat shoes and climb aboard our summer holidays that take you sailing around some of the world’s most spectacular islands. Cruise the soul-stirring Adriatic along Croatia, sail around the iconic Greek Islands, hop over to the glamorous Isle of Capri in Italy, cruise around the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, or sail around Hawaii’s magical islands.
Cities that shine in summer
Some places were made for summer, and we’ll show you around the cities that come alive in warmer weather. Relax in the balmy parks of Barcelona, indulge in gelato in Rome, stroll along Venice Beach in Los Angeles, cruise around the famous Sydney Harbour, learn how to surf in Honolulu, or spend a night watching flamenco and eating tapas in sizzling Seville.
All you need to know about Summer Holidays
What is the best time to book a summer holiday?
Summer holidays in June, July and August, or the peak of summer, are best booked months in advance since this is one of the most popular times of year to travel, especially in Europe and North America. Hot tip: Try taking your summer holidays in September, as you’ll travel with fewer crowds but still get the balmy weather.
Where should I go for summer holidays?
There’s no shortage of amazing destinations for your summer holidays. Some of our favourite places in Europe to soak up the sun are Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Croatia, Greece, Slovenia and Scandinavia, and we also love chasing the sun across North America in the USA, Canada and Mexico, and Asia including Thailand and Vietnam.
Which is the best country to visit in the summer?
If you’re looking for the very best country to visit in summer, you can’t go past Europe, especially Italy, Greece, Croatia, Spain and Portugal. North America dishes up plenty of stunning countries too including the USA and Costa Rica, while Australia and New Zealand are also perfect summer holiday destinations.
What is the safest tropical vacation destination?
It doesn’t get much better than kicking back on a tropical island. Looking for the safest tropical destinations? We love Phuket in Thailand, Penang Island in Malaysia, Zanzibar in Tanzania, the Bay of Islands in New Zealand, and all the beautiful islands of Hawaii including Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island.
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