What are your Summer Plans? Will you travel? Will you relax? Here’s some reading that might get you motivated to start making plans! Warm days, long nights, garden barbecues, and ice-cream cones on the boardwalk . . . For many of us, summer is the best season of
all, when everything moves outdoors, cities come alive with festivals, and freshwater lakes and backyard pools beckon. Our list of top summer destinations highlights the best spots to be at the height of the season, from northern capitals that truly flourish from June through Labor Day, to cool seaside and lakefront retreats that refresh and rejuvenate. Of course, nothing is more quintessentially
North American come summertime than a canoe and camping trip – don't worry, we've got you covered there, too. While some of you like to travel far others want to stay close to home. In the following section you will be sure to find those far
away destinations that have been catching the eye of travelers for decades and places that are right around the block! Chicago Don't miss fireworks at the Navy Pier, the Chicago Gospel Festival or the Air and Water Show at North Avenue Beach. Capri Italy’s most glamorous getaway, the island of Capri is one of the most picturesque islands around. Hampton's Long stretches of sand, seaside villages, sprawling vineyards, and grand estates . . . the Atlantic-facing Hampton's
are simply spectacular come summer and the perfect antidote to bustling New York City, just 120 miles away. Greek Islands Scattered in the sparkling Aegean Sea, the Greek Islands are a much-fantasized-about summer
hotspot, with Europeans and Americans alike flocking to their dazzling shores for hedonistic fun in the sun. London London is never more animated than in the height of summer, when fair weather brings out the best in Londoners, who endure an infamously gloomy weather forecast the rest of the year. Montreal Montreal’s
joie de vivre is most visible in summer, when festivals and celebrations light up the town and droves of locals and visitors take to the streets to join the fun. National Parks Summer and the great outdoors go hand and hand, and the outdoors just don’t get much better then that. Try researching and visiting Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Yosemite. New England New England truly springs to life between the July 4 and Labor Day holidays, when a vibrant summer culture
produces a mind-boggling array of special events in the region’s many mountain towns and historic cities. Russia Notorious for its long, frigid winters, summer shines an entirely different light on Russia, particularly on its thriving cultural capitals of Moscow and St. Petersburg. New York City Catch a Broadway show, take in a museum or catch a taping of "Saturday Night Live." Special events in the summer include the Tribeca Film Festival, the Museum Mile Festival, Summer Restaurant Week and Shakespeare in the Park. We hope that you’ve enjoyed our section on The Top 10 Travel Destinations for this Spring/Summer 2007. This month is the perfect time to start looking for flights and cheap tickets to keep expenses down and stress levels low! Summer fares are in the air!
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