Summer remains one of the most beloved seasons for travel. Nature bursts into color. Temperatures rise. Meanwhile, travelers seek destinations where they can enjoy the sun, the sea, and unique experiences.

An article published by The Times highlights some of the world’s top summer holiday destinations. It features locations across Europe and beyond, from Mediterranean shores to African safaris.

Moreover, the article notes that from June onward, nearly every corner of the world offers something special. Visitors can enjoy spectacular sunsets, lush landscapes, and historic cities that come alive with tourism.

In Europe, in particular, Mediterranean islands and coastlines rank among the most recommended destinations.

High summer has always held a particular power over the collective imagination. In his last novel, The Winter of Our Discontent, John Steinbeck wrote: “In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” It’s precisely this sensory gorgeousness — a linen curtain shifting almost imperceptibly, warm peach juice squirting onto a white T-shirt, an assault of bougainvillea — that leads to the most memorable moments on summer holidays. Fortunately, from June on, this feeling is in ample supply in almost all corners of the globe.

The Albanian Riviera unfurls a run of ragged bays that feel like the Mediterranean before it found fame. The South Tyrol’s spires rise above pine-scented meadows. In India, tourist footfalls fall, so you can appreciate the Pink and Blue Cities in their sun-kissed splendor without the hordes. And in Guatemala, the volcanic highlands are drenched to emerald glory by short afternoon thunderstorms. From glittering coastlines to highlands humming with heat, these are the destinations where you can feast on summer with all your senses.

Although it’s a bit more “discovered” these days, Albania’s long seaside remains attractive — aided by the olive grove hills overlooking those golden bays — and it’s sensationally affordable in European terms. Its two main resort towns are Durres and Saranda but in peak summer, make for Ksamil and its offshore islands to escape most day-tripping Tirana families. Very close by is Butrint, an ancient, Unesco-listed city and just one historical marvel you’ll find along this coast. Others include Gjirokastra’s giant hilltop castle and Durres’s ruined Roman amphitheater.

https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/best-places-for-summer-sun-ch32jbx2b