Top Destinations for June

A tiny capital that punches above its weight as a gateway to otherworldly landscapes. Glaciers, geysers, volcanoes, and the Northern Lights are all within day-trip distance. The midnight sun in summer and cozy darkness of winter offer completely different experiences.

A medieval walled city perched on the Adriatic coast. Dubrovnik's marble streets, baroque architecture, and crystal-clear waters create an atmosphere that feels frozen in time—with excellent seafood and island-hopping nearby.

The jewel of the French Riviera, where Belle Époque promenades meet pebbly Mediterranean beaches and a flower market that smells like paradise. Nice pairs Old Town charm with a contemporary art scene, plus easy access to Monaco and the hilltop villages of Provence.

Narrow waterways cutting between sheer cliff faces, waterfalls spilling from impossible heights, and some of the most dramatic scenery in Europe. The Norwegian Fjords are a bucket-list landscape best experienced by boat, kayak, or panoramic rail journey.

The crown jewel of the Canadian Rockies. Banff serves up turquoise glacial lakes, towering peaks, and wildlife encounters that feel straight out of a documentary. Summer hiking and winter skiing are equally world-class.

A Cycladic island where whitewashed windmills overlook turquoise bays and the nightlife rivals Ibiza. Mykonos is Greece at its most glamorous — beach clubs by day, labyrinthine streets by night, and golden light that flatters everything it touches.

Postcard-perfect Alpine scenery taken to an almost absurd extreme. The Swiss Alps serve up glacial peaks, chocolate-box villages, pristine hiking trails, and a train system that turns the commute into a panoramic experience.

A fog-kissed city perched on a peninsula, where the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and Victorian painted ladies share the skyline. San Francisco delivers world-class sourdough, tech-culture energy, and coastal hikes that make you forget you are in a city.