For sunseekers, your playground extends across most of Europe, and now is the opportune moment to maximise flight times and enjoy longer evenings. Whether you seek solitude in the remote chateaus of the Loire Valley or desire the pairing of the Dolomites’ rolling green hills with the backdrop of gorgeously blue skies, the options are abundant.
Embark on a royal tour of the Garden of France as summer unfolds in the Loire Valley. The grapevines along the banks of the Loire flourish, contributing to the region’s picturesque abundance. With approximately a thousand châteaux scattered across this expansive valley, including the majestic Chambord, the ornamental gardens of Villandry, and the graceful bridge-like architecture of Chenonceau, the Loire Valley offers a wealth of cultural and natural wonders. Enjoy temperatures typically in the mid-20s, making it an ideal month for cycling along long-distance paths with gentle gradients.
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Indulge in the fresh Alpine air and scenic walks in the shadow of the majestic Dolomites. While various regions of the Alps share similarities in landscapes and culture, the Dolomites’ unmistakable peaks, sheer walls, and rock formations create a unique backdrop to scenes of pastoral cow-cropped pastures and mountain villages with church spires. In northern Italy, like the rest of the Alps, the summer is brief, with many huts open to hikers only from late June to mid-September.
While it’s the depths of winter in Australia, this is an excellent month for an epic tour of the country’s desert centre and tropical north. In Sydney and Melbourne, the coldest cities, the weather is crisp and conducive for exploring iconic sites like Uluru. Around Darwin and in northern Queensland, the dry season is in full swing. On the Great Barrier Reef, the water is clearer, and currents are calmer, creating the perfect conditions for snorkelling or scuba diving in this 1,400-mile wonder of nature.
