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Top Destinations for July

July is peak summer across the Northern Hemisphere, and the world responds in kind. The Greek islands are bathed in golden light, the Dolomites offer world-class hiking, and the Serengeti's Great Migration is one of nature's greatest spectacles. Oahu delivers reliable Hawaiian sunshine, Fiji is in its dry season, and even London — famously gray — puts its best face forward. It's the month when the most destinations are simultaneously at their best.

8 Best Places to Visit in July

Santorini, Greece
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85°F13.1h sun0.4 rain days

Santorini

Greece

Flights $577–$951Hotels $225–$420/night

Iconic white-washed buildings cascading down volcanic cliffs above the Aegean Sea. Santorini is one of the most photographed places on Earth, with world-class sunsets, local wine, and dramatic black-sand beaches.

Mallorca, Spain
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91°F13.3h sun1.9 rain days

Mallorca

Spain

Hotels $150–$285/night

The largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, with far more depth than its party reputation suggests. Mallorca hides limestone sea caves, hilltop monasteries, and a Serra de Tramuntana mountain range that is a UNESCO World Heritage cycling and hiking paradise.

Serengeti & Masai Mara, Kenya / Tanzania
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84°F10.2h sun3.6 rain days

Serengeti & Masai Mara

Kenya / Tanzania

Hotels $210–$420/night

One of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. The Serengeti and Masai Mara host the Great Migration — millions of wildebeest and zebra crossing crocodile-filled rivers — plus year-round big-five game drives across golden savanna.

Dolomites, Italy
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53°F12h sun19.7 rain days

Dolomites

Italy

Hotels $140–$280/night

Dramatic limestone spires rising above alpine meadows, with some of the most iconic hiking in Europe. The Dolomites deliver jaw-dropping via ferratas, cozy mountain rifugios, and a unique Ladin culture that blends Italian and Austrian traditions.

Fiji, Fiji
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71°F8.7h sun16.1 rain days

Fiji

Fiji

Flights $1179–$1648Hotels $144–$300/night

Over 300 islands of pure South Pacific paradise. Fiji combines world-class diving with genuine warmth from the locals—the famous "Bula!" greeting is just the start of an island culture built around hospitality.

Crete, Greece
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74°F13h sun2 rain days

Crete

Greece

Hotels $105–$225/night

Greece's largest island is a world unto itself — Venetian harbors, rugged gorges, and beaches that range from pink sand to palm-fringed lagoons. Crete has the history of a mainland and the laid-back soul of an island, with Cretan cuisine to match.

Oahu, United States
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83°F12.2h sun11.2 rain days

Oahu

United States

Flights $585–$1156Hotels $198–$330/night

Where Hawaiian culture meets cosmopolitan energy. Oahu has the iconic Waikiki Beach, legendary North Shore surf, Pearl Harbor, and a food scene that blends Polynesian, Japanese, and American traditions.

London, United Kingdom
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73°F10.7h sun11.2 rain days

London

United Kingdom

Hotels $182–$338/night

A city that somehow balances royal pageantry with a cutting-edge food, theater, and music scene. London delivers world-class museums for free, pubs with centuries of history, and a diversity of neighborhoods that makes every visit feel different.